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23 Best Indoor New York City Activities For Kids

Parents traveling to the Big Apple often wonder about the best indoor New York City activities for kids. With all the rich experiences this city has to offer, it won’t be hard to find something to do inside. Whether it’s a rainy day or just too hot to spend time outdoors, we’ve got you covered with our list of best indoor New York City activities for kids. Keep reading to learn more!

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Our Favorite Non Tourist Activities in Paris

My wife and I were in Paris recently and even though we did not have the kids with us, we were scoping out things that we thought the kids would enjoy. Most families will want to do the common touristy things – like the Louvre, Versailles and the Eiffel Tower (which are all great), but here are a few other activities that shouldn’t be missed.

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A Local Mother’s Favorite Montreal Hotels and Restaurants

I am a mother of two wonderful girls, aged 8 and 3, originally from Bangladesh but living in Montreal, Quebec for the past 27 years. We love travelling the world with our children so they can be exposed to all different cultures and learn about life from all the different people they meet along the way. Living in Montreal for so long, we really have experienced the best the city has to offer. Below you will find recommendations for our favorite Montreal hotels and restaurants.

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All The London Pass Details You Need For Your Family Trip

London is such an exciting city for families to explore together. For those looking for a touristy vacation and wanting to see as many big sites as they can, purchasing the London Pass can be a great money-saving option. This works best if you can plan out your itinerary in advance so you can compare pricing and see if it will be worth it for your trip. Here are all the details you need to know about the London Pass.

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Our Lisbon Family Vacation

Families Love Travel contributor Dana Arnold shares details of her recent Lisbon family vacation, including her favorite activities and restaurants.

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Tips and Advice from our Disney World Vacation

Our family visited Disney World last year and had a great time. We traveled with our children who were 7 and 4 at the time. They loved the roller coasters and shows and we learned so much about when the parks are less crowded, and how to handle the heat.

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Three children on a hike enjoying the view at Acadia National Park

6 Days in Acadia National Park with Kids

We drove to Acadia National Park in Maine from Northern Virginia. It’s a long drive is all I will say! But the LL Bean flagship is a good rest stop. We rented a house in Bar Harbor, which was suitable for our family, instead of 5 in one hotel room. I know it’s nice not to cook on vacation, but I was happy to do half and half and not have to take my kids to restaurants three times a day.

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4 Ways to Combat Jet Lag with Young Children

You can do all the research and pack all the right things, but it’s hard to prepare for jet lag hitting a young child. Your best bet, of course, is to adjust everyone to the time of your destination so you can fully take advantage of the vacation days you have. But how do you get a 3 year old to cooperate? Our contributors gave us their best suggestions – we hope one, or more, of these will work for you!

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8 Ways to Save Money on Your Disney World Vacation

When most people think of Disney World, the first adjective that comes to mind is usually Magical. But when parents start planning the trip, the most-used adjective is usually Expensive! Our contributors pooled together their best ideas on how you can plan your Disney vacation without breaking the bank. We love all the creative ideas and hope you can take advantage of some of them to save money on your Disney World vacation.

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Your Family Travel Insurance Options

You found the perfect family-friendly hotel, booked your flights and planned out the itinerary for your vacation. But did you purchase travel insurance? Our contributors all agree that traveling without insurance is not a risk you want to take. Especially when traveling as a family, you never know when an issue will arise during your trip, or right before your trip leaving you to have to cancel your plans. We’ll walk you through the options you have so you can choose what’s best for your needs.

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Our Exciting Family Vacation to Dubai and Abu Dhabi​

Recently, we visited Dubai and Abu Dhabi with our family, including a toddler and two teenagers. We went during Ramadan which was a great choice because we didn’t have to wait in long lines for attractions and the trip was more affordable. We visited so many sites and went on amazing tours I’ll tell you more about below!

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Mom and daughter at Monserrate Palace in Lisbon, looking out across a balcony and plaza.

Our Favorite Family Activities in Lisbon

Lisbon is an excellent place for a family adventure, even with young children. You will find beautiful palaces to explore good food and great music that the whole family will love. I’m sharing our favorite activities and tips for your next trip.

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 Why Families Love To Travel

"Traveling provides us with quality time focused on our family with out typical life responsibilities. Also, We get to learn and experience new things with each other."

Nicole Sweeney

"Travelling has been an unparalleled way to connect with my 2-year-old and see the world through her eyes. Without travel, I wouldn't have experienced my favorite moments with her."

Jennifer Greuel

"Traveling teaches my kids that the world is full of diversity, where some people look like them and others don’t, but we are all the same."

Lizzeth Valdivieso

I love traveling with my daughter because I remember traveling as a kid. We didn’t sleep at fancy hotels nor see any of the seven wonders; in fact, we drove to most of our destinations because we couldn’t afford to fly. But those hours in the car, racing in the National Mall with my cousins, fishing on the lake with my dad, the first time we went crabbing, walking into Constitution Hall all remain with me. I want that for my kid.

Natalia Maddela

If we were meant to be in one place, we’d be born as a tree. Explore, with your loved ones, the boon of being alive as a person.

Angela Khurana

You can buy your child material things, but showing them the world creates memories will last a lifetime.

Katrina Szurpeta

When we share travels with our kids, the world belongs to us and we learn to feel as we belong anywhere in the world

Julia Karpinski

Our family gains more than tan lines and extra treats during vacation. We experience joy, tantrums, new sights, sounds, smells, and cultural awakenings that will help our next generation of independent travelers to journey with understanding, kindness and respect.

Megan Pohorylo Tucker

Traveling with my children has helped us create bonds, memories, and traditions. This experience has helped us become open minded and respectful of other cultures. The best part, we get to explore this amazing world together

Cleia Goncalves Peterson