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A very excited young boy looks out of a train window.

Apr 18, 20266 min read

8 things to do in Dublin with kids

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Dyrhólaey Nature Preserve

Apr 17, 20267 min read

The best things to do in Iceland with kids

A large, steel public sculpture that resembles a long ship on a shore. People stand nearby taking photos.

Apr 15, 20267 min read

The best things to do in Reykjavík with kids

Coronado Beach in San Diego, California. bluestork/Shutterstock

Mar 31, 20267 min read

8 fresh destinations for a family-friendly spring break

A statue shaped like a mythical beast shoots water into the harbor of a city.

Mar 26, 20267 min read

Best things to do in Singapore with kids

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos is renown for its iconic turquoise waters, white sand beaches, seaside cabanas, sunny skies and warm weather.

Mar 25, 20268 min read

10 of the best beaches in Turks and Caicos

Kayaking on the river in Limerick, Ireland.

Mar 20, 20266 min read

Best things to do in Ireland with kids

Day cruise in Halong Bay, Vietnam.

Mar 20, 202611 min read

11 great things to do in Vietnam when traveling with kids

A car driving down a road through the desert landscape of Death Valley.

Mar 19, 20269 min read

Why you should drive California's scenic Highway 395

A family in Madrid's Retiro Park. Blake Horn for Lonely Planet

Feb 26, 20267 min read

11 of the best things to do in Madrid with kids

People walk down a narrow cobbled street in a city in the evening, past tables at outdoor restaurants.

Feb 24, 20269 min read

A guide to Lisbon’s neighborhoods

A trolley tour bus rolls through downtown Savannah, Georgia. Darryl Brooks/Shutterstock

Feb 17, 20269 min read

The best things to do in Savannah with kids

A dinosaur skeleton displayed on a platform at a museum in London.

Feb 13, 202611 min read

The best things to do in London with kids on a family trip

Isola Madre on Lake Maggiore. Claudia Gori for Lonely Planet

Feb 12, 20267 min read

The best things to do with kids in Italy

canto-dr96r9jk - Badlands National Park. Ian Safranschi / Shutterstock

Feb 6, 20268 min read

The 9 best places to see dinosaur and plant fossils in the US

The South Rim of the Grand Canyon. TFoxFoto/Shutterstock

Feb 5, 20266 min read

The best things to do with kids in Grand Canyon National Park

The Santa Monica Pier with its famous Ferris wheel. Dennis Fischer Photography/Getty Images

Feb 2, 20268 min read

The 10 best things to do in Los Angeles

The carousel in Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico City. Gill_figueroa/Shutterstock

Feb 1, 20269 min read

The best things to do with kids in Mexico City

Experience the best of Italy as a family with this guide to the top things to do there with kids. AS photo family/Shutterstock

Jan 29, 202612 min read

The best things to do in Rome with kids

At the beach in Cancún. Mardoz / Shutterstock

Jan 29, 20265 min read

Everything you need to know about visiting Cancún with kids

Children play soccer on a grass field in the shadow of tall buildings.

Jan 28, 20268 min read

When is the best time to visit Dallas?

Pura Batu Bolong Temple on Bali. Sergii Figurnyi/Shutterstock

Jan 16, 20268 min read

How to explore Bali, Indonesia with kids

Piazza del Duomo, Pisa. Alexander Howard/Lonely Planet

Jan 1, 202612 min read

What my kids taught me about traveling in Tuscany

Families picnic in Showa Memorial Park, Tokyo. Rintaro Kanemoto for Lonely Planet

Dec 22, 202512 min read

A guide to traveling to Japan with kids

Portugal is a family-friendly country with loads of experiences that kids will enjoy. Kerry Murray for Lonely Planet

Dec 16, 20256 min read

The best things to do with kids in Portugal

A U-Bahn crossing Oberbaumbrücke in Berlin. Nikada/Getty Images

Dec 3, 20256 min read

How to explore Berlin with kids

Children admiring the view of the Opera House from Cremorne Point in Sydney. Julia Gomina/Getty Images

Dec 3, 20257 min read

The best things to do in Sydney with kids

Young child wearing floaties at a Cuban beach.

Dec 2, 20256 min read

The best things to do in Cuba with kids

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, March 12th, 2022: Parents and children line up to buy tickets for rides at the Moomba Carnival on the banks of the Yarra River with the city buildings in the background, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-12-02T09:31:48.000Z, User: sashabrady26, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet, client: Best things to do in Melbourne with kids, other: Sasha Brady

Dec 2, 20259 min read

The best things to do in Melbourne with kids

An RV drives on a two-lane blacktop road around a curve with reddish rock formations behind it; the sky is blue, and there are green bushes to the side of the road.

Nov 26, 202517 min read

Thinking of living in an RV? Here's what you need to know

Wander the walkways of Rio's Botanical Gardens © Maarten Zeehandelaar / Shutterstock

Nov 26, 20256 min read

Top things to do in Rio de Janeiro with kids

Have a family adventure you'll never forget traveling in Belize. Ventu Photo/Shutterstock

Nov 21, 20255 min read

The 8 best things to do in Belize with kids

Magic City amusement park in Tashkent. alexkoral/Shutterstock

Nov 21, 20256 min read

8 of the best things to do with kids in Uzbekistan

Taghazout, Morocco. Alphotographic/Getty Images

Nov 20, 20258 min read

The best things to do in Morocco with kids

The Great Smoky Mountains are a perfect location to celebrate Thanksgiving. Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

Oct 22, 20253 min read

The best US national parks to celebrate Thanksgiving in 2025

From the national narrative to splashing about in fountains, Washington, DC is a great destination for families © Marc Dufresne / Getty Images

Oct 17, 202511 min read

The ultimate guide to visiting Washington, DC with kids

Cape May Point

Oct 1, 20259 min read

15 unmissable things to do in New Jersey

Sep 30, 20256 min read

Beneath the Surface: Exploring Singapore Oceanarium

A father and son walk across a hanging bridge in the village of Alferce in Portugal.

Sep 30, 20256 min read

Algarve with kids

Sep 30, 202510 min read

A guide to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee

Sep 29, 20258 min read

The 9 best things to do in Tarragona, Spain

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Sep 24, 20259 min read

The ultimate spooky weekend in Portland, Oregon

Sep 22, 20255 min read

7 of the best Thanksgiving parades in the US

Sep 19, 20256 min read

The best places to celebrate Halloween in the US

Sep 18, 20256 min read

7 spooky family-friendly experiences around the world

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Sep 17, 20257 min read

A Total Trip: A family journey into the wilds of the Scottish Highlands

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Sep 15, 202510 min read

A Southern Utah road trip with chosen family

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Sep 5, 202512 min read

The perfect New England fall foliage road trip

Family of three at Lumphini Park in a peaceful nature setting

Sep 5, 202512 min read

Your ultimate guide to visiting Bangkok with kids

Vouliagmeni Beach in Athens. Getty Images

Sep 3, 20256 min read

10 of the best beaches in Athens

Destination Editor James Pham at Chichén Itzá with his sister. James Pham/Lonely Planet

Aug 29, 20259 min read

The trips that got us hooked on travel

Zadar Diving Board in Zadar. Cynthia Hofmann for Lonely Planet

Aug 26, 20257 min read

Everything you need to know about visiting Croatia with kids

The exterior of Lego House, Billund, Denmark. Peter Helge Petersen/Shutterstock

Aug 26, 20257 min read

The Lonely Planet guide to Legoland and Lego House in Billund, Denmark

Victoria Peak serves up spectacular views of Hong Kong. Hit1912/Shutterstock

Aug 25, 202511 min read

The Lonely Planet guide to Victoria Peak, Hong Kong

Yes, Walt Disney World is as magical as you’ve heard. Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Aug 11, 20259 min read

Explore Florida’s theme parks with this action-packed 8-day itinerary

The photographer's father in Dobbiaco, Italy. Adri Tan

Aug 9, 20255 min read

Would you go on an 11-day hike with your dad?

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Matt Munro/Lonely Planet

Aug 7, 20257 min read

The best things to do in Sri Lanka with kids

It's easy to buy tasty takeaways or bread, cheese, and charcuterie to bring with you on a day exploring. OKcamera/Shutterstock

Aug 5, 202510 min read

Paris on a budget: affordable ways to experience the city

Head off on your next family adventure to Spain, which has so much to offer to kids of all ages. Imgorthand/Getty Images

Jul 24, 20255 min read

How to travel to Spain with kids

Bois du Boulogne park in Paris. Amir Hamja for Lonely Planet

Jul 20, 20259 min read

Traveling to France with kids

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