Family Travel Links

By BootsnAll

Sometimes travelers think that becoming parents marks the end of their traveling days. Other families want to travel, but are discouraged by the difficulties of taking kids on the road. So we've pulled together links, articles and other resources - because having a family should enhance your travels, and vice versa.

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Info & Planning | Single Parents

Info & Planning

Family Travel Forum
Their motto is "Have Kids, Still Travel!" And they want you to, too. Provides membership, articles and news, as well as some good message boards.

See The World With Your Kids
Sheila Scarborough details city-stomping with kids. Includes a family-friendly focus on cities and attractions in North America, Europe and Asia.

Fleming Family Global Adventure
This family went RTW with two kids, aged 3 and 7, and documented their experiences.

Flying with Kids
Everything you need to do on the ground and in the air, for a successful flight with the little ones.

Required Documents for Travel with Minors
There are new requirements for U.S. adults transporting a minor outside the country. This site tells you what you need, so everything goes smoothly.

Travel for Kids
Destination info, tailored for the family and what they can do where. Also check out their Fun Food for Kids City Lists.

Travel with Kids
Vacation ideas and tips, from budget family travel to resorts, with kids of all ages.

Traveling Internationally with Your Kids
Or just any long distance, really. If they can do it, so can you, and this site gives you every detail you could imagine.

Single Parents

Parents Without Partners
A worldwide membership organization founded by single parents, to help others connect with one another and have better travels.

Single Parent Central
This resource provides information, facts and news, as well as online community features.

Single Parent Travel
For 20 years single mum Brenda Elwell has traveled the world with her kids. Now she helps others "share with their children the special joy of an exciting and successful travel adventure."