Family Travel

I was pretty anxious before my trip after reading a lot of negative experiences, especially since I booked basic fares while traveling with a toddler and didn’t realize families aren’t always seated together automatically. However, things worked out because my husband has a...

I understand that military boarding on Southwest Airlines is a courtesy policy and not an obligation, but I experienced something confusing while traveling with my 5-year-old child. A gate agent told me that only the military member could board early and that my child was not...

A parent based in Berlin is looking to plan a spontaneous May holiday with a 2-year-old child, ideally to a warm destination with a beach. The goal is to find an affordable all-inclusive package under €1,000 including flights and accommodation. While destinations like Turkey,...

I will be flying with my family from Copenhagen to Paris with Air France. We are traveling with a child who will turn 3 during our trip to Disneyland. I plan to bring a large stroller, but I am unsure how it is handled by the airline. I do not know if it can be carried for free,...

My only cruise experience so far has been with Disney Cruise Line, which I took with my wife and our 2-year-old child. It was an excellent experience and set a very high expectation for what cruising is like in general. For my next trip, my wife and I are planning an Alaska...

A family preparing for a first Disneyland trip in years expresses frustration with how complex planning has become, especially when trying to balance cost, time off, and maximizing the experience. The planning process feels overly complicated, involving strategies like rope drop...

We are a family of four (42M, 42F, 13M, 11M) who are not very well traveled and have only been on one short cruise before. We are planning our first Mediterranean cruise and are looking for recommendations. We are a fairly low-key family. We do not drink alcohol, we prefer quiet...

Here’s a tip for parents flying internationally with young children. If you upgrade only yourselves to business class while your kids remain in economy, the airline may classify them as unaccompanied minors and charge additional fees accordingly. It’s not something you can...

I’m currently sailing on the MSC Meraviglia and have found the overall experience to be quite disappointing, with noticeable declines in service and operations. Embarkation: Boarding at the Brooklyn terminal was extremely slow and disorganized, with wait times exceeding two...

I go vacation in all inclusive resorts with my kids and husband about twice a year. We really don’t complain about anything. As long as food is ok we have a bed to sleep on pool or beach to swim in we’re all good. We’re back in Barcelo Bavaro Palace ( 3rd time). There’s this...

I am trying to book flights from London to Sweden for three people, and we only need one 20 kg checked suitcase. When booking with airlines like British Airways, easyJet, and Norwegian Air Shuttle, it looks like the system either adds baggage for everyone or none at all during...

Hello, We’re traveling from India with our two daughters (ages 9 and 4.5) and are planning a visit to DisneySea. We chose DisneySea specifically to experience attractions like Frozen and Rapunzel rather than visiting Disneyland. From what we’ve read, Disney Premier Access (DPA)...

We recently completed a trip to Italy with this itinerary: 4 days in Rome 4 days in Siena 4 days in Venice 1 final day near Rome airport before flying home Choosing between Siena and Florence was a challenge, but after visiting Florence for a day, we found it extremely crowded,...

I recently completed a 3-week trip through Austria, Italy, Croatia, and Greece with my family (two children aged 4 and 8). We traveled entirely by train, bus, and one ferry, with no flights at all. Trip overview: We used only ground transportation throughout the journey,...

Every cruise I go on, I look forward to watching movies on the lido deck. Most people are usually respectful. Unfortunately that’s not the case on my current cruise. A couple was letting their 2 children scream and run behind us. For the love of God, if you bring children to...

I usually enjoy watching movies on the lido deck during cruises, and most passengers tend to be respectful and quiet, which makes for a good experience. However, on my current cruise, a couple was allowing their two children to run around, scream, and play on the chairs directly...

Hi, I’ve tried looking for clear information but even Singapore Airlines live chat has given me conflicting answers compared to what I found on their website. We are flying out on July 3rd and my daughter turns 2 on July 7th. We return at the end of July. We have already...

Someone is looking for recommendations for a walking holiday in Europe suitable for two adults and a toddler. They are considering destinations such as the Dolomites in Italy and the Alps in France or Switzerland, but remain open to other locations. The main requirement is easy...

One is planning to book flights for a family of four to Europe next year. They are finding it difficult to secure four Business Class seats, especially on preferred routes. However, they often see availability split between two Business Class seats and two Premium Economy seats...

Just sharing my personal experience, knowing others may feel differently. We’re a US family of four (with an 8-year-old and a 4-year-old), and during our cruise stop in Le Havre (13 hours), we decided to take the train to Paris despite a lot of advice against it. Everything went...

I am traveling with my family on Southwest Airlines using two separate reservations, one booked with points and the other paid. I selected seats for myself and my kids, leaving an adjacent seat still available. When my wife checked in, she was automatically assigned a different...

I booked five tickets with Delta Air Lines for my family, including three kids aged 12, 9, and 4, on a flight from Montréal–Trudeau International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. We paid extra in advance to choose seats so we could all sit together....

i am considering booking a 4 night stay at rosewood london in late july for a family trip. we are traveling with two children, ages 8 and 6. i have heard that the hotel is very family friendly, which is a plus for us. however, i have also come across comments suggesting that the...

Just completed a stay at Four Seasons Puerto Rico. We’ve previously stayed at Costa Rica (5 nights), Maui (5 nights), Philadelphia (1 night), and Orlando (1 night), never paying over $1700 per night. Booking through a preferred partner gave us discounts and hotel credits, which...