One day it happens: the parents, who used to go on holiday together, decide to go on holiday with their child. Of course, such a trip will have its peculiarities — you will have to consider the interests of the little tourist, consider his needs, and adapt to his abilities. To make a family holiday successful, we recommend choosing the type that best suits your child's age.
Holidays with a child under 3: a quiet resort
A seaside resort is the best choice for a holiday with babies used to a more relaxing lifestyle. Such children do not need a wealth of experiences — a good night's sleep, food and long walks in the fresh air are more important to them. Therefore, a good option for a holiday with children is a trip to countries with a well-developed beach industry: Greece, Croatia and Egypt. Breastfed babies can cope with a long flight to Thailand or the United Arab Emirates, for example.
Look for a beach hotel away from discos and noisy entertainment. If your toddler is still learning to eat adult food, try to find out if the hotel has a children's menu or where the nearest supermarket is (where you can buy baby food, baby formula and puree from reputable manufacturers, as well as nappies and other baby care products).
Other convenient facilities for holidaymakers with young children include a children's pool, a shaded playground and the possibility of leaving your child with a babysitter. Regarding entertainment, it's simple: nothing more exciting for children of this age than playing on the beach. A visit to the zoo or the water park in one of the hotels will help to diversify your holiday.
As you can see, accommodation and certain hotel services are essential for this age group. Look at our family hotel collection and use the filters to select the services you need first.
On the other hand, the most important thing for babies is to spend more time with their loved ones. Parents can make the most of a day out by taking a stroller, baby carrier or sling. It is an excellent time for city walks.
Holidays with a child aged 4-6: First tours
Travelling with preschool children means a more varied programme of activities, but it also means that long trips will have to be postponed for the time being. Holidays by sea are still good, but choosing itineraries with short transfers is advisable. At the same time, with children aged 4-6, it is convenient to relax in countries where the "all-inclusive" system is widely used.
In Turkey, for example, all-inclusive hotels offer a buffet with various child-friendly dishes and children's entertainment. The child is involved in an exciting programme and can socialise with other children, while the parents have plenty of free time. A list of nearby attractions is also worth checking out. Planning a trip with your child to the zoo, dolphinarium, or oceanarium is a good idea. Having a small amusement park or playground nearby is also a big plus.
Holidays with your child can also be active. Preschoolers can be taught to ski, and many ski resorts in Austria and Germany have excellent schools for young skiers. The Czech Republic and Slovakia are also suitable for this type of winter holiday. It is a good idea to visit a European city and include special children's museums in your itinerary, such as Zoom in Vienna, the Labyrinth in Berlin or Majaland Amusement Park in Prague.
Holidays with a child aged 7-10: museums and theme parks
Schoolchildren are great travelling companions. They can keep themselves occupied on a long flight, don't need special meals or naps, and can share their parents' hobbies. Even if you're planning a holiday by the sea, think about a complete programme of excursions and activities — children of this age get bored quickly with monotony. So you don't have to spend a lot of time searching for exciting excursions, Kidpassage has selected the best attractions for families.
Europe offers an extensive range of exciting leisure activities. Even adults dream of visiting big theme parks, such as Disneyland Paris in France or Europa Park in Germany — let alone children. The Legoland theme parks are no less fun. But even in a traditional museum, children can experiment and have adventures. Depending on your child's hobbies, you can take them to science and technology museums, history museums, natural history museums and even unusual places like Fairy tales or Sweets museums.
Outdoor activities are also on the rise. Cycling, horse-riding and rafting are popular in Europe, as are scuba diving and windsurfing at seaside resorts. Children can also get a moderate dose of adrenaline at a water park or a high ropes course.
Holidays with teenagers, on the other hand, have almost no restrictions. You can avoid crowded places, attend music festivals and sporting events, plan extreme activities and explore the most extensive museums. Some ideas for how to spend your time may come from your grown-up child.
Don't be disappointed if your first family trip is less eventful than you'd like. As your children get older, they will have more options, which means the list of places to go abroad with children will grow. Travel, share with your children the best of what this or that country has to offer, broaden their horizons through travel, and we will help you plan your family holiday quickly and easily!
