2006-09-24 15:59:27 · 7 answers · asked by JMed 2 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
I went to Europe with my parents when I was 10 and my brother 6. We had a wonderful time.
I think it is the best to rent a car--that way you can be in charge of making your own time and will not have to worry about your kids on a bus or crowded train. An international drivers lisence is pretty easy to get, and it's easy to rent a car.
It's also really nice to stay in Bed and Breakfasts. It lets you see a much more personal side of the places where you are staying, and often the innkeepers can give you really good hints and tips about attractions, places to eat, transportation routes, etc. They are also sometimes less expensive than hotels, and much more homey, with a big, beautiful breakfast in the AM. and you will be highly impressed with the food that they all serve.
I also would advise not to plan to do too much. Running around from one place to the other and jamming things in is really hard, especially when you have a young family. It ends up that when you come home you are so exhausted that you feel like you need another vacation. Plan for visiting a few different places, and fill in the gaps with things that look new and interesting. Some of my best memories were just stopping for a random picnic lunch in a field somewhere, or going to a neat-looking museum.
Also you could go online and research sites that might interest your kids.
Also I think it's nice to have a real European experience. Don't eat at McDonalds or go to EuroDisney. You can do that anywhere. You are trying to give your girls a new and different experience that will open their eyes. They can't do that doing the same things they'd do at home.
Also--make sure when you change your money that you change it into small bills whenever possible. Lots of places DO NOT take credit cards, travelers cheques, or large bills. Just to keep in mind.
Hope that helps!
2006-09-24 16:11:41 · answer #1 · answered by mamabear84 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
IDK.
All I can tell you is that my kids, up to the teens, were bored stiff with historical places and museums.
Later, they said that they wished they had had more interest.
In Italy, they loved the ice cream parlors. The concoctions are a thing of art.
They loved the lakes, Lago di Como, and Venice.
Food and pizza.
Paris, the chocolates.
Sweden, chocolates and chocolate milk.
England, Tower of London and the dungeons.
They loved the Carribbean, water, water, and water.
Hotels, swimming pools.
2006-09-24 23:15:49 · answer #2 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would save up and go in a few years time, to be honest they are a little bit young to be able to truly enjoy what you would be offering to them.
Then when they are a bit older you can give them books on the places / countries you are going to and ask them what THEY want to see........that way they will be less likely to whine about being dragged around places.
2006-09-24 23:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by candy g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Travel by train, I grew up in Europe and miss the train rides so much.
2006-09-24 23:07:50 · answer #4 · answered by suz' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult a travel agent.
Read some travel magazines.
Make sure you have some time for things that would be fun for kids.
2006-09-24 23:01:04 · answer #5 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using a caravan, or hiring caravans in campings?
If you don't detest this way of spending the night it can be quite cheap.
2006-09-25 04:25:18 · answer #6 · answered by Agnes K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TV
2006-09-24 23:00:46 · answer #7 · answered by minion 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋