Ideas for traveling with children in summer

Happy birthday, Disneyland Paris!

Mickey Mouse turns 25 in his park in Paris and he is as young as ever, with new attractions and proposals. Among the novelties, we highlight Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain , Star Tours: The Adventures Continue , the great dance for its most beautiful princesses: the "sleeping" Aurora, Cinderella, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Tiana and Snow White, and the mythical night show could not be missed Disney Illuminations .

Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday

That he has already become a little man! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone , and it is a good excuse to visit London and take a photo on Platform 9 and 3/4 of King Cross Station, or take the tour The Making of Harry Potter at the Warner Bros. Studio. More information.

Feel like Robinson Crusoe

Without having to go to a desert island, Los Enebrales beach, in Punta Umbría (Huelva), is the closest thing to the feeling of solitude and free space for you and your family. Located in the Enebrales Natural Park, it is a practically virgin beach with little influx of bathers. Wooden walkways run through a mixed forest of junipers, stone pines, blizzard, rosemary and black hawthorn.

Visit the Lego Museum in Prague and much more

Due to its size and the number of buildings on display, the Lego Museum in Prague is the largest in Europe. It occupies an area of 340 m2 and exhibits more than 2,500 original models, some as impressive as the reproduction of the Charles Bridge or that of the National Museum, which even reproduces the interior. But Prague also has other ideal proposals for children.

Discover the treasure of the three Kings

According to legend, a formidable treasure that belonged to three great kings is hidden in the city of Carcassonne (France). To achieve this, you have to solve the enigmas found in the alleys of the medieval city with the help of a Chasseur de trésors Chest available at the tourist offices of the city.

Discover dolphins and whales in Azores

The islands of the Azores are of volcanic origin and a true natural paradise that offers a thousand possibilities for a quiet holiday in contact with nature. You can see volcanoes, lakes, visit caves … but without a doubt one of its best attractions is the observation of cetaceans, especially dolphins, which are shown by dozens; with whales you have to have a little luck. Get informed!

Feel the vertigo at Ferrari Land by Portaventura

New this year at Portaventura is Ferrari Land, which has 11 new attractions, among which the Ferrari Experience and the vertical accelerator stand out. But there is also Red Force, the highest and fastest roller coaster in Europe, which joins its leisure offer, with three theme parks, five themed hotels, a convention center, three golf courses and a beach club with direct access to the beach.

Return to the town in La Alcarria

Here you can practice hiking trails and photographic gymkhanas, enjoy a spectacular water park, visit castles, lost villages, medieval towns, participate in games and workshops, enjoy fun afternoons in a large private pool and make new friends enjoying a summer in very special family. Find out more about your "return to town".

Learn surfing in Noja (Cantabria)

The town, which has 75% of its soil protected, is the perfect base camp from which to take green routes with the family to discover the coast and the interior. In addition, its beaches are a great incentive when traveling with children. You have a multitude of leisure activities such as bicycle rental, karting, guided routes, tourist train and you can even enter the world of surfing.

Hotel for children in Menorca

There are few hotels designed almost exclusively for children and their families, but this is one of them. This is the Hotel Royal Son Bou Family Club, an establishment specialized in families located in Menorca whose main objective is for children to have fun while the older ones rest and relax next to the fabulous Son Bou beach. Ideal!

Traveling as a family is one of the best things in life. Traveling with children, sharing experiences and enjoying each other's company, generate some of the best memories. It is not essential to travel far - it may not even be recommended - to make the most of a getaway, a vacation or a complete trip. In the gallery you will find proposals for all tastes and pockets so that you can organize and enjoy an unforgettable family vacation. Amusement parks, getaways for adventurers, fun museums, beach and much more … the choice is yours!

When choosing a holiday destination, 85% of Spanish families take into account the opinion of their children. And 65% consider vacations the best time to spend quality time with their children. Of course, it is convenient to take into account certain rules so that everything goes well.

The 10 commandments to keep

Check the documentation. Although in some cases it is not necessary, it is advisable that minors carry their own identity card or passport with a photo. Some airlines and destinations do not admit the Family Book.
Select the destination counting on them. There are thousands of possibilities, but it is not bad to have the opinion of the little ones to choose the destination and the type of vacation. The options are huge and consulting specialized websites can help, for example in flight search engines such as www.booking.es you can find thousands of offers, travel guides, thematic ideas, etc. in addition to many opinions from travelers.
Choose early. The best proposals and the best prices are obtained in advance. Once you have decided where to go, you have to make reservations with maximum time.
Don't forget the medicine cabinet. You have to anticipate the unforeseen. A small first aid kit is always good for minor illnesses: dizziness, colds, sunburn, mosquito bites, stomach problems …
That they are identified. Although this rarely happens, you have to think about the possibility of a child getting lost. A useful addition is the silicone identification bracelet with the parents' phone number engraved including the country code. They are waterproof, the information is not erased and they do not cause allergies.
If you travel by car. Car safety regulations must be taken into account: it is forbidden to carry minors in your arms; those who measure less than 136 cm cannot ride in a front seat; children under three years of age must use an approved restraint system adapted to their size and weight in the back seat; The circulation of motorcycles and mopeds with children under 12 as passengers is prohibited.
Learn by traveling. The family trip is an opportunity for children to learn in a fun way. You have to take advantage of the maps to understand geography and orientation, biology and geology during walks through the countryside, history and culture seeing monuments and museums, mathematics with the currency exchange, languages …
No schedules. You don't have to be rigid when traveling or set busy schedules. Children have to go a bit at their own pace and we have to adapt our rhythm to theirs. Better to see something less and enjoy more of the others.
That they participate in the trip. For everyone to enjoy it more, it is a good idea to make the children participate as much as possible by organizing their suitcase or backpack, taking their own photos, collecting memories of the trip, taking notes, taking care of something, such as the water bottle, the guide …
Turn the trip into an experience. Learn about other customs and traditions, play in the parks, share meals or stays with other people, practice on farms, etc. More ideas, for example, in Traveling with children , from La Editorial Viajera.