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Hello family travellers! It's that time! Send us the posts you are most proud of this month for the chance to be selected as one of the best family travel blog posts of the month and feature on the Lonely Planet Kids blog. Check out last month’s round-up here! So, if you have written something you are really proud of this month please share the URL below with a short synopsis and you could be featured in our monthly blog round-up! To be considered, you must submit a post which is clearly related to family travel. Please also provide a synopsis of your work (100 words max) including the post title, destination(s) covered, theme (activity-focused, packing tips etc) and style (trip report, photo essay, opinion piece, list, etc). Please disclose any sponsorship of posts or travel in your synopsis. We want to see posts which have appeared on your own blog rather than those you have written for other websites. Here’s an example. Title: After dark: nocturnal adventures with kids Destinations covered: non-destination specific Theme: night-time adventures with your children from around the world Style: light-hearted list of recommendations and ideas Synopsis: five ideas of fun things to do with your little explorers when they would normally be in bed, from a range of destinations URL: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/travel-tips-and-articles/after-dark-nocturnal-adventures-with-kids If you do not provide a synopsis, your submission will be considered spam and it will not be read by our editorial team. Don't forget, we are looking for: Family travel-related posts only Deadline: midnight 28 Feb If successful, we will let you know in this thread, and PM you with more details. Successful applicants will feature in a blog post on lonelyplanet.com. We will link to your blog in the post. Best of luck! | ||
Title: 15 Fun European Spring Break Ideas for Families Destinations covered: Europe: Ireland, London, Netherlands, Basque Country, Budapest, Cinque Terre, Lisbon, Malta, Normandy, Paris, Rome, Seville, Slovenia, Toulouse, Vienna Theme: Great destinations in Europe for spring break vacations Style: Round up style with short summaries of each destination Synopsis: Collaborative round up of 15 places in European that are good to visit in the spring when the weather is pleasant and it is less crowded. URL: https://we3travel.com/european-spring-break-ideas-for-families/ | 1 | |
Title: My Top Tips for Flying with a Baby Destinations Covered: Non-specific destinations Theme: Flying with Babies Style: Travel tips + packing list Synopsis: This post summarizes my top tips for flying with a baby plus some of my favorite baby travel items. | 2 | |
Title: Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive: The Best Places To Stop Destinations covered: Sydney to Melbourne coastal towns Theme: A family road trip Style: Destinations to stop on the Sydney to Melbourne drive Synopsis: The Sydney to Melbourne drive is a classic Aussie road trip that many families take - as kids themselves, and then with their own kids when they grow up. This post looks at places to stop on the coastal route that the whole family will enjoy. It's all about the journey, not the destination. URL: https://christineknight.me/2018/02/sydney-to-melbourne-coastal-drive/ | 3 | |
Title: Sydney to Melbourne Inland Drive: The Best Places To Stop Destinations covered: Sydney to Melbourne country towns Theme: A family road trip Style: Destinations to stop on the Sydney to Melbourne inland drive Synopsis: This is the quintessential Aussie road trip that families have been doing for generations. Driving from Sydney to Melbourne via the inland road takes you through classic Australian towns steeped in history. Teach the kids about Australia's wool industry history at the Big Merino, climb a submarine in country NSW and stand in bushranger Ned Kelly's footsteps in Glenrowan. URL: https://christineknight.me/2018/02/sydney-to-melbourne-inland-drive/ | 4 | |
Title: The Noosa Trail Network Destinations covered: Hiking Trails in the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands, Queensland (Australia) Theme: Hiking with kids Style: Informative Synopsis: The Noosa Trail Network is a series of eight scenic hinterland trails that are awesome for walking, horse riding or mountain biking. The trails are well signed and vary in length and difficulty. You can absolutely do these trails with kids! Just make sure you choose one of suitable length and difficulty. | 5 | |
Title: We got engaged on Lake Kawaguchiko - A Fuji-Five-Lake Day-Trip Destinations covered: Lake Kawaguchiko in the Fuji-Five-Lake Region Theme: A day-trip from Tokyo to Lake Kawaguchiko Style: Informative and personal Synopsis: The Fuji Five Lake region lies to the North of Mount Fuji and is located about 1000 meters above sea level. The main draw to the region is, of course, Japan’s highest and most famous peak. Lake Kawaguchiko is not only the largest lake it is also the easiest one to reach from Tokyo. (Scroll to the bottom of this post if you want to find out how to travel from Tokyo to Lake Kawaguchiko.) In fact, Lake Kawaguchiko is the most popular lake of the Fuji Five Lakes region and therefore features various tourist attractions and a lot of places to eat. Kawaguchiko itself is a small town and offers a good contrast to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. URL: https://www.beautifullytravelled.com/lake-kawaguchiko-fuji-five-lakes-day-trip/ | 6 | |
Title: 20 Signs You're Winning at Family Travel Destinations covered: non-destination specific Theme: Celebration of the moments when family travel goes well Style: Light-hearted list of moments and tips designed to make the reader smile Synopsis: 20 signs that you're winning at family travel | 7 | |
Title: 12 tips to start hiking with kids Destinations covered: any hike in the world (from one day to multi-day) Theme: hiking adventures with your children Style: a list of trail-tested recommendations and ideas Synopsis: twelve tips to start hiking with children anywhere in the world from one day to multi-day hiking trails. Trail-tested ideas to nurture a love for outdoors in children and enjoy together. | 8 | |
Title: Exploring Patagonia with kids by bus Destinations covered: Chile - Punta Arenas, Puerto Natalis, Argentina - El Chalten, El Calafate Theme: exploring Patagonia with children by public bus system Style: informal with bits of information Synopsis: the tale of our first international travel with children exploring Patagonia. Our journey started at Punta Arenas, Chile with stops on the way to hike Fitz Roy base and visit Perito Moreno glacier it ended at Punta Arenas with a visit to penguins island. | 9 | |
Title: First backpacking with kids – an unforgettable experience Destinations covered: Fitz Roy Base, Argentina Style: informal storytelling Synopsis: After day-hiking several years in national parks at home (USA), we finally ventured into the world with our children to start backcountry hiking. This is the story of our first time backcountry hiking to Fitz Roy base at Argentinean Patagonia as a family. Children bring their unique perspective to the travel as well as adding many colors to the ordinary stories making them last forever. This is a fun story of our 5-year old son adding such a color of our first family backpacking experience. | 10 | |
Title: Visit the 7 Modern Wonders of the World with Kids Destinations covered: 7 locations around world - Central & South America, Europe, Middle East & India Theme: How to travel to famous worldwide, but often remote locations with your kids Style: informative, how to as well as inspiring Synopsis The 7 Modern Wonders of the World as chosen by the public were revealed in 2007, but how easy are they to visit with your kids? We asked 7 experienced travelling families to share with us their tips for getting to, and getting around some of the most famous and historically important sites in the world URL: http://ourglobetrotters.com/seven-modern-wonders-of-the-world-with-kids/ | 11 | |
Title: Why We Travel with Our Kids Destinations covered: Worldwide Theme: 7 Benefits our kids have experienced from travel Style: Reflections on family travel Synopsis: So often people question the value of travel with kids, especially young kids. This article attempts to combat that by discussing 7 key benefits for kids and families from travel. With lots of examples from our family's travels, we discuss a range of benefits from strengthening family connections to fueling curiosity and learning. While travelling with kids isn't always easy, there is no doubt that travel provides a wealth of benefits to kids and families. URL: https://www.5losttogether.com/why-we-travel-with-our-kids/ | 12 | |
Title: Bristol Zoo Gardens Review and Visiting Tips Destinations covered: Bristol Zoo Gardens Theme: Family day out in the UK Style: Informative Review with Visiting Tips and plenty of pics Synopsis: summary of our experience at Bristol Zoo, tips for planning a visit and many pictures of the animals to be found. URL: http://travelbetter.co.uk/Family-Travel/Bristol-Zoo.html | 13 | |
Title: Sacred Valley Peru With Kids Destinations covered: Peru Theme: Activities and experiences for children in the Sacred Valley, Peru. Style: Insider tips and recommendations for a successful family holiday to the Sacred Valley in Peru. Synopsis: With towering mountains around, lush gardens and quaint villages, there are a lot of reasons to spend a few days in the Sacred Valley Peru with Kids. Not only are there lots of kid-friendly activities but there is an eminently practical reason as well. Spending a few days in the Sacred Valley helps with acclimatization to altitude. URL: https://worldoftravelswithkids.com/sacred-valley-peru-kids/ | 14 | |
Title: Our Families Experience Traveling with A Drone Destinations covered: Non-Specific but does mention experiences in Fiji. Theme: The Pros and Cons of traveling with a drone in your family travel kit. Style: Personal experience on the benefits and short comings of using a drone to document family travel. Synopsis: We’ve been traveling with a Mavic Pro Drone for about 6 months now and here is our families experience traveling with a drone. It is time for us to share the pros – and cons – of having a drone in your family travel kit. If you are like this mama, I wasn’t that enthusiastic. Without being a spoiler, I was totally wrong! The drone is Awesome! URL: https://worldoftravelswithkids.com/traveling-with-a-drone-family-travel/ | 15 | |
Title: Morocco - I Love it, I Hate it Destinations covered: Morocco Theme: Pros and cons of traveling through Morocco Style: Informative Synopsis: Despite my love / hate relationship with Morocco, it’s a country I would love to visit again! There’s something enchanting about this destination and its unique set of smells, sounds and sights. I road-tripped around the country for two weeks and the memories I cherish are wonderful – sleeping under the stars, riding camels in the desert, drinking tea with locals and exploring medinas in-between. However…it can be a really tough country to travel through. I’ve never been harassed so much and aggressively in my life and it’s exhausting. At some point, every time someone started talking to me I felt like running away and hide (I even did run away twice), which is not something I’d normally want to do. | 16 | |
Title: Himalaya Trekking: Ghorepani / Poon Hill with kids Destinations covered: Himalayas NEPAL Theme: trekking the Himalayas with young kids Style: route description and tips for the 5 day Poon Hill trek with young kids Synopsis: Trekking the Himalayas with young kids is indeed possible! With the help of porters carrying our two boys (aged 2 and 4) in dokos, we completed the 5 day trek to Poon Hill, reaching a height of 3210 metres. This post details our route (hint - we trekked the other way round to what most people do), how we coped with altitude, how we kept the boys happy, where we slept, our kit list and much much more. This is a complete guide for any other families looking to do the Poon Hill trek with young kids. | 17 | |
Title: Short walks for young kids in the Peak District Destinations covered: Peak District UK Theme: short walks for young kids Style: descriptions and maps for short walks in the Peaks Synopsis: There’s nothing better than a long walk across the Dales, over drystone walls, towards a good old English pub for lunch. Pre-kids we used to grab an Ordnance Survey map and hike for a good few hours before drying off and warming up in front of a cosy log fire with a pint. When the boys came along it was fine doing these walks with them in the back carrier, but since the age of two we have wanted to encourage them to do a walk all on their own. In collaboration with the Ordnance Survey as part of their #GetOutside program, this is a selection of our favourite short walks for young kids in the Peak District, UK. Walks are between 1 and 2 km long and the majority are circular. URL: https://travelynnfamily.com/short-walks-for-young-kids-in-the-peak-district/ | 18 | |
Title: Wild Winter Fun in Latvia – Slide Down the Olympic Bobsled Track in Sigulda Destinations covered: Sigulda, Latvia Theme: Olympic winter sports action with your kids Style: Informal and fun description of experience with video Synopsis: How to get from the Latvian capital of Riga to the gorgeous winter wonderland of nearby Sigulda for some seriously swift family fun. Take a slide down the Latvian Olympic Bobsled, Luge and Skeleton track in a soft-bob or soft-skeleton. Sharing our Olympian athletic experience in the lovely Latvian countryside. | 19 | |
Title: Baby Friendly Activities and Experiences on Kauai Destinations covered: Kauai, Hawaii, USA Theme: Exploring the island of Kauai with a baby Style: Informative with a list of recommendations Synopsis: I've summed up my absolute favorite places to take babies on the island of Kauai. My Mom lives there and we travel there frequently with babies and toddlers. I've listed my top family-friendly restaurants, stores that sell baby items, and activities that are enjoyable for families with babies. URL: https://www.marcieinmommyland.com/fun-things-for-babies-on-kauai/ | 20 | |
Title: Ten pictures that will inspire you to visit Epcot Destinations covered: Epcot, Disney World, Orlando, FL Theme: Visiting Epcot for a welcomed stress-free day at a Disney theme park Style: Photo journal Synopsis: Disney parks are exhausting so we spent our last day at Disney World at Epcot. No lines, no fast passes, just enjoying the day as a family in a magical place. | 21 | |
Title: Visiting Hever Castle Childhood Home of Anne Boleyn Destinations covered: Edenbridge, Kent, England Theme: Adventure and History Style: Lighthearted tips and advice Synopsis: Over the course of it’s 700 year history Hever castle has been home to 37 different owners including two of Henry VIII’s wives, and William Waldorf Astor who was the richest man in America. Explore the castles various mazes, rooms, gardens and adventure playground while walking in the footsteps of English history. URL: https://hilarystyle.me/2018/02/13/visiting-hever-castle-childhood-home-of-anne-boleyn/ | 22 | |
Title: Best Cameras For Family Travel Destinations covered: non-destination specific Theme: Discovering what cameras travel families use to capture their travel memories. Style: Personal opinions from travel families on what camera they use during family travel. Synopsis: Discover the best cameras for family travel from families who travel with kids. From taking stunning scenery to capturing their children exploring the world, these families will help us find out what camera to use for family vacations and adventures. URL: https://travelwithmeraki.com/best-cameras-for-family-travel/ | 23 | |
Title: Experiment 2: Staying in a campground mobile home Destinations covered: non-destination specific Theme: Experimenting in staying on a campground in a mobile home. Style: practical guide including expectations, verdicts and kids opinion. Synopsis: In search of a way we could stretch our family travel budget, we decided to rent a mobile home* on a campground in Italy. Discover what its like to stay in a mobile home (including a sneak peek inside) and if its right for your family. URL: https://www.simplefamilytravel.net/blog/review-campgroundmobilehomes | 24 | |
Title: ORLANDO: WALT DISNEY WORLD + UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Destinations covered: Orlando, Florida. Theme: Planning a family or group trip to Disney's theme parks. Style: complete guide with recommendations, planning tips and personal experience. Synopsis: There is a lot that goes on at Disney World, and some attractions may need months in advance reservations. To take fully advantage of all the things there are to see and do, you need to have a plan. The Plan. And this guide is meant to help you out! URL: http://www.thetravelbookco.com/orlando-walt-disney-world-universal-studios/ | 25 | |
Title: An Authentic Ninja Training Experience in Kyoto Destinations covered: Kyoto, Japan Theme: Ninja Training, an authentic activity in Kyoto, Japan where my American Ninjas learnt a few tricks. Style: Light-hearted recommendations and ideas for teenagers, kids and adults who refuse to growup Synopsis: Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan is known for its history and culture. No trip to Kyoto is complete, without visiting at least a few of the thousands of temples and shrines. While I was hoping to visit at least a few of these ancient treasures, the one activity my kids were excited about was the Ninja Training in Kyoto. Where else can you dress up like a Ninja and throw shuriken, use the ninja sword and learn some stealth moves. URL: http://www.outsidesuburbia.com/travel/asia/japan/ninja-training-kyoto/ | 26 | |
Title: London with Kids: Itinerary and Recap Destinations covered: London, England Theme: Fun things to do and explore in London with kids. Style: Trip report of three days in London with tips and tricks for other families Synopsis: London is such a fun and interesting place to visit with plenty to do for kids and adults alike! This article is a summary of our 3 day itinerary but also includes tips, tricks, and reviews that would be useful for other families considering a trip to London. We cover everything from which attractions are a must-do, what hotel we recommend (and why), and what places we recommend avoiding with kids. URL: hhttp://www.thespringbreakfamily.com/london-kids-itinerary-recap/ | 27 | |
Title: Discover post-quake Christchurch Destinations covered: Canterbury, New Zealand Theme: a look at all that Christchurch has to offer as the rebuild work progresses. Style: informative but informal Synopsis: Following two major earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, Christchurch found itself bumped from bucket lists, but 2018 is looking to be an exciting year for the city. Discover how the rebuild work is progressing and what the city and its surrounds have to offer in the wake of devastation. URL: http://www.littlegreenglobetrotter.com/discover-post-quake-christchurch/ | 28 | |
Title: Secret Tour of the Doge's Palace in Venice Destinations covered: Venice, Italy Theme: How to make exploring a cultural sight like the Doge's Palace in Venice even more fun with kids Style: Inspirational stories about the exciting secret tour of the Doge's Palace, with tips on what to look out for and why kids will love it Synopsis: Visiting the Doge's Palace was the most exciting part of our kids' trip to Venice because we took a behind the scenes secret itineraries tour into all the palace's secret places from the torture chambers and prisons to the hidden corridors and secret doors. They loved finding out about Casanova's daring escape from the prisons and learned a lot of history while having enormous fun. In this post I highlight what to look out for and what makes the tour so brilliant for families. URL: https://suitcasesandsandcastles.com/2018/02/07/secret-tour-doges-palace-venice/ | 29 | |
Title: Is New Zealand as eco-friendly as it seems? Destinations covered: New Zealand Theme: A list of environmental surprises Style: bullet point list Synopsis: What do you imagine when you think of New Zealand? I’ll bet that, whatever the image, it involves the outdoors, but do New Zealanders consider the environment a priority? New Zealand has surprised us in a number of ways, but none more so than the lack of environmental awareness, practice and policy. Discover why and how in this post. URL: http://www.littlegreenglobetrotter.com/new-zealand-eco-friendly/ | 30 | |
Title: The complete guide to flying with kids Destinations covered: non-specific Theme: 12 tips to surviving plane travel with young children Style: 12 point suggestion list written with amusing anicdotes and recommendations for purchases. Synopsis: The thought of embarking on a flight with kids is enough to keep many parents up at night but, with this survival guide, you too can enjoy stress-free plane travel. URL: http://www.littlegreenglobetrotter.com/flying-with-kids/ | 31 | |
Title: 6 Things to Love about the Dorset Coast Destinations covered: Dorset, UK Theme: Why Families should visit the beautiful Dorset Coast in words and pictures Style: Inspirational guide to a lesser visited part of the UK Synopsis: The Dorset Coast is one of the most beautiful parts of the uk but much less visited than places like Cornwall and the Cotswolds. Find out what makes it so special for families from being one of the best places in the world to find fossils to its spectacular cliffs, beautiful beaches and picture-perfect villages. Here's the lowdown on what to do with kids. Think fish and chips on the beach, fossil-hunting tours and wonderful walks! URL: https://suitcasesandsandcastles.com/2018/02/28/6-things-love-dorset-coast/ | 32 | |
Title: Visiting Eli Creek with Kids on Fraser Island Destinations covered: Fraser Island Theme: Natural Attractions/Natural Wanders Style: informative Synopsis: Visiting Eli Creek with kids will be one of the absolute highlights of your trip to Fraser Island. No trip to Fraser is complete without a morning (or even a whole day) spent at Eli Creek. Bring a novelty floaty, stroll up the picturesque boardwalk, and let the current take you back down to where you started. URL: https://travelwithjess.com/visiting-eli-creek-with-kids-on-fraser-island/ | 33 | |
Title: Budgeting for Family Vacations Destinations covered: N/A Theme: Key budget items to consider when planning a fabulous vacation for your family. Style: Informative and down to earth approach to determine how much a trip will cost and how to fund it. Synopsis: Budgeting for family travel can be mission critical when planning a trip. This is an informative, yet down to earth, post about analyzing the different costs for a trip, determining which can fit within the budget, which don't, and how to fund it all. URL: http://www.thespringbreakfamily.com/budgeting-family-trips/ | 34 | |
itle: Budgeting for Family Vacations Destinations covered: N/A Theme: Key budget items to consider when planning a fabulous vacation for your family. Style: Informative and down to earth approach to determine how much a trip will cost and how to fund it. Synopsis: Budgeting for family travel can be mission critical when planning a trip. This is an informative, yet down to earth, post about analyzing the different costs for a trip, determining which can fit within the budget, which don't, and how to fund it all. URL: http://www.thespringbreakfamily.com/budgeting-family-trips/ | 35 | |
Title: Paris with Kids: Itinerary and Recap Destinations covered: Paris, France (And Disneyland Paris) Theme: Fun things to do and explore in Paris with kids. Style: Trip report of three days in Paris with tips and tricks for other families AND a trip to Disneyland Paris Synopsis: Paris is such an exciting place to visit with plenty to do for kids and adults alike! This article is a summary of our 3 day itinerary but also includes tips, tricks, and reviews that would be useful for other families considering a trip to Paris. We cover everything from which attractions are a must-do, what hotel we recommend skipping (and why), and what places we recommend avoiding with kids. URL: http://www.thespringbreakfamily.com/paris-france-kids-itinerary-recap/ | 36 | |
Title: Why We Love the Swiss Hutte Inn: Cozy and Affordable Berkshires Escape | 37 | |
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Title: Why Europe is Amazing for Babies and Toddlers Destinations covered: Europe Theme: reasons why you should travel to Europe with a baby or toddler Style: Inspirational account of our trips to Europe with a baby or toddler Synopsis: Often parents are hesitant about travelling with their baby or toddler. We explain why Europe is the perfect destination for taking your baby or toddler on an international trip. *Sponsored by Air Canada Vacations URL: https://www.babycantravel.com/2018/02/22/why-europe-is-amazing-for-babies-and-toddlers/ | 39 | |
Title: Make the most of a day trip to Pisa with small kids Destinations covered: Pisa, Italy Theme: a quick trip to Pisa, Italy with two small kids Style: informative tips and recommendations Synopsis: Pisa, often seen as a day trip from Florence, can still be done with small kids. We give recommendations on what to see and how to keep the whole family happy. URL: https://www.familycantravel.com/2018/02/08/make-the-most-of-a-day-trip-to-pisa-with-small-kids/ | 40 | |
Title: Exploring the Island of Elba with Kids Destinations covered: Portoferraio, Italy Theme: adventures on Elba with kids Style: Recommendations on what to see and do on Elba Synopsis: Elba, known as the island where Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled, has so much to offer families. It's the perfect spot to spend a week hiking, biking and spending time on the spectacular beaches. URL: https://www.familycantravel.com/2018/02/01/exploring-the-island-of-elba-with-kids/ | 41 | |
Title: The best way to spend a day in Lucca with kids Destinations covered: Lucca, Italy Theme: Best way to get the most out of a day in Lucca Style: Inspirational account of a day in Lucca Synopsis: Lucca is truly a gem of Italy that should not be missed. A day trip will not feel like enough time, but even so the best thing to do is to get on bikes and explore the city walls. This can easily be done with young kids. We share how we spent a wonderful day in Lucca with two small kids. URL: https://www.familycantravel.com/2018/02/17/the-best-way-to-spend-a-day-in-lucca-with-kids/ | 42 | |
Hi all Thanks for such interesting and varied submissions this month. You made it hard to chose! The round-up post is here. Well done to @clare.s.thomson @we3travel @letsgolittleone @WorldofTravelswKids @simplefamilytravel for being featured. I will be in touch shortly with your free ebook code. Look forward to seeing your work next month! | 43 | |
Title: 10 Reasons you'll LOVE visiting Japan with kids Destinations covered: Japan Theme: inspiring family travel to Japan Style: inspirational and informative Synopsis: Japan is one of the best countries to travel to with children. From safety to fun, this post covers the top ten reasons you will love visiting Japan with your kids. URL: https://parenthoodandpassports.com/10-reasons-japan-with-kids/ | 44 | |
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Title: Suicide Cliff in Hong Kong - Watch Your Step Destination Covered: Suicide Cliff, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China SAR Theme: family friendly adventure travel in Hong Kong Style: informative hiking-guide / pictorial Synopsis: Rich photographic and written descriptions of how to go about hiking Suicide Cliff in Hong Kong. URL: https://www.forsomethingmore.com/hike-suicide-cliff-in-hong-kong/ | 46 | |
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