Tips for Traveling with Children 🌟

Make every trip an adventure for all involved

Recently while guiding a family on a custom tour through Europe I was reminded how much I love working with kids. Watching their eyes light up when something connects is really rewarding for tour guides and parents alike.

Traveling with kids is one of the most rewarding things you can do. But it’s not for everyone! Kids change your whole plan and after many years of travel while mothering, I learned a few lessons and have loads of tips for traveling with children in tow.

Please enjoy the wisdom learned from my tougher adventures…but don’t ask why I have it.

Go Early– Arrive as early as you normally would, but add at least 25% more time. If you’re going to the airport, plan on being there a minimum of 2 hours in advance. Kids have shorter legs and shorter fuses, being in a hurry is frustrating for everyone and makes everyone feel stressed.

Ask for Special Perks– Ask anyone who will listen if there are any special accommodations for children. Airport security lines will often let families jump the line. I have TSA Pre-check, which I found extends to my children too, as long as they are under 12. I skipped the security line with my kids on a previous trip to Texas, which made everyone more calm. Delta has been generous in upgrading my kids along with me on domestic flights when I use my airline status. My kids always greet the airplane staff and often get a peek at the cockpit or a treat if they ask kindly. Little gestures like the pilot wing pins go a long way with making kids feel at home on a plane.