Travel deals abound in this economy. If your family is in a position to take to the skies, there's no better time to do it!
But, you say, my children are so young!
Yes, I nod with understanding. This is precisely why you should go.
5 Reasons Why Parents Should Travel With Small Children:
"No matter what age your children are, it's a great time for taking them on travels near and far. ... Traveling with preschoolers is really fun – they are so wide-eyed and ready for adventure, with few, if any preconceptions. You already know what great ice-breakers kids are, they talk to anyone and see other small kids as potential playmates..." - Tips For Traveling With Preschoolers, TravelForKids.com
"Frankly after a 2.5 week trip (7 flights in late Sept.) with our 15 mo. old we decided that travelling with him we had more fun than we would have before he was born, despite twice the hassle and three times more gear." - Charis, responding to Surviving Long Plane Flights on the Berkeley Parents Network
"Children open a whole world of kindness from strangers that you might not experience traveling on your own. They also open your eyes to see things you might miss, the small nuances of how life differs in a foreign place, and how much it is the same. I watch more closely how people interact with their children and how they treat a stranger's child. Those interactions speaks volume about a culture and about the hope we have for the future." - Glennia, authoring Have Kid, Will Travel on The Silent "I" Blog
"Last summer my husband was invited to teach in Prague for two weeks. The deal included a two room apartment. So we all went. It worked out really really well. The whole trip made an incredible impression on [4-year-old] Allison and she is still talking about it quite a bit. ... I think when you travel with kids you are forced to engage in the local life in a non-tourist way in order to give your kid the much needed kid time in a local park, amusement park, etc." - Melanie, responding to Taking Kids To Europe on the Berkeley Parents Network
"For anyone out there holding back from traveling overseas because of kids, I say GO! Go today! Book your tickets because the experience is well worth it." - Marlynn at UrbanMamas.com, A tale of international travel with toddler in tow
Ready to go?
Resources for Traveling with Toddlers, Preschoolers & Kindergartners:
- GoNomad.com - Tips for Traveling Abroad with a Toddler
- ParentMap.com - Holiday travel with babies and toddlers
- "NZ, AUS, Fiji and US with newborn and toddler in tow" Blog - Top 10 Tips for Travelling with Young Children
- Jennifer Widom - Adventure Travel with Children Under Four: Proper Preparation and the Right Attitude
- SixInTheWorld.com - Top 6 Lists and Details: Overview of the Trip
- Khushi @ BloggerMoms.com - International Travel with Toddlers - The plane ride
- GoodLittleTraveler.com - Family Travel Resources: Family Travel Weblinks
- TimesOnline.co.uk - Gap family down to earth in Dorset
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