Looking for inspiration for your next spring break trip? I’ve collaborated with other bloggers to put together this list of more than 25 family-friendly destinations that will help you plan your family’s favorite spring break ever.
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One Day In Southwest Michigan (Pet-Friendly and Family-Friendly Itinerary)
Southwest Michigan’s lakefront – dotted with charming towns and sandy beaches – is an easy day trip from Chicago and many other Midwest cities. It took us far too many years of living in Indiana before we made it here, but we finally drove up for a day this summer. Since we had our dog …
A Guide to Belgium’s Best Christmas Markets
Visiting Europe at the holidays and going to Christmas markets is on many people’s bucket list – and with good reason, because this is a really cozy and fun vacation. My family spent winter break last year in Belgium, exploring the country in depth and eating our way through many different Christmas markets. This post …
30+ Things to Do in London With Kids (Including My 8 Year Old’s Favorite Things We Did)
It’s a bold claim, but I think London may be the best European city for school-age kids. There’s so much to do here, from accessible history and world famous museums (many of them free) to royal palaces, beautiful parks, kid-friendly food and public transportation that’s a destination unto itself. I recently spent 10 days in …
Five Fantastic Family-Friendly Afternoon Teas in London
Afternoon tea is on the agenda for many visitors to London, and the city offers an incredible number of options. Many are family-friendly, with special children’s menus and themes related to beloved British characters. Here are five great spots for kid-friendly afternoon tea in London. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych …
Harry Potter Studio Tour London: Everything You Need to Know About Stepping Into the Movie Magic
I was a huge fan of the Harry Potter books growing up, and at the time of our recent London visit I had just finished reading the fifth book aloud to my 8 year old daughter, so a visit to the Harry Potter studios outside London was one of the things we were most eagerly …
Paddington Bear Experience Review
We’re big Paddington fans, so as soon as I heard about the immersive Paddington Bear Experience, I knew I wanted to work it into our London itinerary. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but I would describe it as a combination of interactive theatre and elaborately-themed pretend play. This ended up being one of …
Secret Food Tours London Review: All About Our London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour
I love discovering a big city through a food tour (I’ve done them in Rome and NYC), and it’s also one of my favorite things to do when traveling with kids. I knew I wanted to build a food tour into our London itinerary and Secret Food Tours, which operates globally but was founded in …
What It’s Like to Do the Penguin Encounter at Shedd Aquarium
My daughter absolutely loves penguins, so as a recent birthday gift for her we headed to Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium to do their Penguin Encounter, where adults and kids ages 6 and up can meet a few of the aquarium’s Magellanic and Rockhopper penguins. At $100 for adults and $90 for kids (as of 2026), this …
20+ Awesome Things to Do In Acadia National Park with Little Kids
Acadia is one of the very best national parks in the US for families with young kids. Not only is much of the nicest scenery in the park accessible without doing any intense hiking, but there’s also so much family-friendly stuff to see and do in neighboring towns like Bar Harbor. I grew up visiting …