Not sure where to start when it comes to planning a holiday with kids? I’ve pulled together some of my top posts covering family travel tips and inspiration, as well as resources to start you on your way.
If this is your first time reading MummyTravels, thanks for stopping by – I’m Cathy, professional travel writer, determined to prove that having kids needn’t stop you seeing the world. Since making her own first trips in 2012, my mini traveller daughter (aka Minnie*) has visited four continents, taken countless long-haul flights, road trips and a cruise, as well as too many UK days out to mention.
We live in London – I’m also co-founder of the Facebook group London With Kids – and you can learn more about me over on my About Me page. I’m always ready for a child-friendly adventure, and we love castles, beaches, city breaks, ice cream and quirky places to stay.
Looking for a trip planner to prepare for your next escape – check out my downloadable 23-page planner, including travel journal, planning pages for your research, vital notes, packing lists, checklists and more
Wondering how to do it – my tips and advice on travel with kids
- Need to know – tips for travelling while pregnant, the beginner’s guide to travelling with a baby, things to know before flying with a baby, what to consider if you’re travelling before baby vaccinations, and beating baby jetlag
- The essential paperwork – from a checklist for things to do before your holiday to what travel insurance should cover as well as how to take a good passport photo.
- Budgeting for family holidays – ways to save money on a city break and saving money on hotels
- Packing tips – what to pack for a long-haul flight with kids, family first aid list checklist, baby packing list and the best toddler toys for travel, plus my complete set of travel checklists
- Solo with kids – travelling solo as a family? Check out my advice
- Taking a road trip with kids – tips for surviving family car journeys, including ideas for car journeys with younger kids, where to break up long journeys and hassle-free car rental.
- Surviving the airport with kids – how to make airports easier with kids, finding airport soft play, the best ways to get around airports with a preschooler
- Planning a cruise with kids – here’s how to choose a family cruise and what to consider before you book a cruise with kids
The essential family travel products – product reviews and best buys
- Shop the blog – some of my family travel essentials and favourite products
- Top travel buys – the best travel buys for kids of all ages (and their parents!) in handy lists on my Amazon influencer page
- Check out my ebooks and printables, including some great scavenger hunts for attractions in London with kids
Be inspired to travel with a large helping of wanderlust – the places you’ll go
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I also co-host family travel podcast Kidventures for more family travel chat, expert interviews and real-life inspiration.
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