Favorite Family Travel Articles

Art installations in public parks are a great way to get some culture when you are traveling with young kids. The extra freedom to run around often means that your kids will actually engage with the artworks that interest them instead of just being mad that they're cooped up inside. I'm not normally a Chihuly fan, but I bet my kids would love this Chihuly Exhibit in Golden Gate Park

Worried about the kids (or yourself) getting motion sickness in your travels this summer? Learn what works in this Gadling article about preventing motion sickness

Headed to Berlin this summer? Jaunted has advice about a fun sandcastle contest that would be a perfect break from the city's tourist attractions. It's a great reminder to always get a list of current events during your trip. You never know what you'll find! Local festivals can be fun for kids, and we always think they are a fun way to interact with locals and a great way to see a new city as a living place rather than a collection of historical monuments and museums.

Over at Intelligent Travel, the Jenss family is about to begin on a year-long around-the-world trip. They'll be blogging regularly on Intelligent Travel, and you can start reading now with this article about Planning a Round-the-World Family Trip

A couple of great (and free) activities if you are visiting Manhattan with kids this summer. Kayaking in the Hudson River and Bicycle Rental in Lower Manhattan and a map to New York's Best Ice Cream (now that's a tour I can get behind). Check out my own favorite Il Laboratorio Del Gelato

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