Explore family travel stories

Go with a plan. Come back with a story. Discover iconic recommendations, insights and experiences curated by Lonely Planet contributors.

Continent:

Europe Asia North America South America Africa Middle East Caribbean Central America Antarctica Australia & Pacific

Category:

Family Adventure Art & Culture Beaches Budget Couples Events Food & Drink Outdoors Road Trips Sustainable Travel Travel Advice

Results (470)

A vendor mans a stall piled with various street foods at a night market in Danang, Vietman

Sep 21, 20269 min read

The Ultimate 3-Day Weekend in Danang, Vietnam

Passengers boarding the Glacier Express train from Zermatt to St Moritz in Switzerland.

Sep 17, 202618 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Interrail Passes in Europe

A group of long-legged pink birds gathered on a small island surrounded by water at the Bronx Zoo, NYC

Sep 14, 20269 min read

7 of the Best Zoos in the USA

A quiet street in Paris lined with classic French style buildings

Sep 10, 202621 min read

Where to Stay in Paris by Neighborhood

New England road trip-artists bluff-Lauren Breedlove-crop.jpeg

Sep 5, 202614 min read

The Ultimate Fall Road Trip Through New England

Exterior view of the Palace Theater with landscaping out front at Dollywood

Sep 1, 20266 min read

Remembering Dolly Parton at Her Legendary Theme Park, Dollywood

A woman sitting alone in a hot spring pool clad in stones surrounded by forest

Aug 31, 202612 min read

A Month-by-Month Guide to Trip Planning

Visitors at Niagara falls

Aug 21, 202612 min read

The 11 Best Places to Visit in Ontario

A vast theme park with several roller coasters at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio

Aug 20, 20268 min read

8 Best Amusement Parks in the USA

People on a sandy beach in front of a boardwalk with an amusement park.

Aug 13, 20268 min read

A Guide to Coney Island

Cartagena - Col - 22/12/2024.

Bike tours through the Getsemaní neighborhood are a must-try experience that attracts many visitors. These rides provide a relaxed and eco-friendly way to discover the charm of the area, visiting historic temples, iconic plazas, and streets adorned with urban art. The experience is further enriched by the presence of an expert guide who shares fascinating anecdotes, architectural details, and the cultural evolution of Getsemaní, turning the tour into a journey through history while enjoying the vibrant present.

Jul 31, 202615 min read

Travel Hack: 7 Group Trips That Work

Colorful historic Victorian houses line the beachfront in Cape May, at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in New Jersey where the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean meet.

Jul 22, 20266 min read

The Best Beaches in New Jersey

The Natural History Museum is one of London's top stops for families. Old Town Tourist/Shutterstock

Jul 16, 202614 min read

The Lonely Planet Guide to London’s Natural History Museum and Science Museum

A sandy path between dunes to a beach.

Jul 11, 20266 min read

The Best Beaches in Rhode Island

Aerial views from Cabo Pulmo national park, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Jun 23, 20269 min read

Mexico's 10 Most Secluded Beaches

Santispac beach on the Baja peninsula, Mexico with a cactus in the foreground and cars on the beach in the centre.

Jun 22, 202610 min read

14 Best Beaches in Mexico

A castle on an island just off the shore of a sandy beach.

Jun 21, 20265 min read

11 of the Best Beaches in Wales

Houses along the beach in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Jun 19, 20265 min read

The Best Beaches in Virginia, USA

Horses graze on a white sandy beach under a cloudy sky.

Jun 17, 20264 min read

The Best Beaches in Georgia

Kaimana Beach, Honolulu, Oʻahu, APRIL 2026
OAHU, HAWAI'I. APRIL 2026

Jun 12, 20266 min read

The Best Beaches Around Honolulu: Waikiki and Beyond

pedestrian walks around an outdoor market in Paris, France

Jun 1, 202610 min read

Best Budget Tips for Visiting Paris, France

An adult and child in a canoe on a calm lake at sunset.

Jun 1, 20269 min read

The Best Family Camps in the USA for a Throwback Summer Vacation

Vouliagmeni Beach in Athens. Getty Images

May 29, 20268 min read

10 of the Best Beaches in Athens

Couple enjoying beautiful sunny day on lazy river at Aquatica Water Park in International Drive area.

May 26, 20264 min read

The Best Time to Go to Orlando, Florida

Sunset view of Charles Bridge, Prague.

May 26, 20265 min read

Top Things to Do in Prague for Families with Children

People wander around or sit on a sandy beach in the evening light. Across the bay is a vast distinctive flat-topped mountain.

May 23, 202615 min read

19 of the Best Beaches in South Africa

Inflatable rafts are brought to the shore, allowing people to wade in the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, California.

May 21, 20266 min read

10 Money-Saving Tips for Family Travel

People walk and bicycle on a crowded street lined with flowerpots and storefronts.

May 15, 20268 min read

11 of the Best Places to Visit in the USA’s Midwest

Children at sunset chase the soap bubbles of a street artist in a park in Madrid

May 14, 20266 min read

The Best Things to Do in Spain with Kids

Bois du Boulogne park, Paris France, August 2024

May 8, 202612 min read

The Best Things to Do in France with Kids

A view of children standing on a small bridge over a canal under white cherry blossoms.

May 6, 20268 min read

Here’s How to Get the Most Out of Tokyo with Kids

Children in front of an ice cream truck.

May 4, 20265 min read

The best things to do in Los Angeles when traveling with kids

A cluster of palm trees and a few bamboo umbrellas line a beach shoreline. People stand in the gemlike green water

Apr 29, 202610 min read

The 15 Best Beaches in Jamaica for Island Bliss

A person sitting on a paddleboard in a blue lake with large rocks.

Apr 24, 20265 min read

The Best Time to Visit Lake Tahoe

Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York City. Resul Muslu/Shutterstock

Apr 23, 202610 min read

Things to Do New York City with Kids

A family hiking along a trail towards a mountain in Alaska.

Apr 21, 20265 min read

The Best Things to Do in Alaska with Kids

A boy and a girl walk among a group of wild deer in a park.

Apr 21, 20266 min read

The Best Things to Do in Dublin with Kids

ICELAND RING ROAD ITINERARY 2025
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

1
2
3
...
8

Explore More

Explore

Attractions

Explore

Destinations

Shop

Books