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Traveling with Tykes
SEEING THE WORLD WITH KIDS TAKES PATIENCE AND PLANNING
BY BARRY KAUFMAN
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f all modern man’s achievements, few are as wonderous as the ease with which we can travel the globe. What once was a months-long journey by steamship, train or pack mule can now be accomplished with an overnight flight and a shuttle bus, putting every horizon on the planet within a few hours’ reach. The more adventurous among you may want to continue your wanderlust even after you’ve started a family. But traveling with children is entirely different from traveling on your own. There are nap times to schedule, tummies that are
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constantly rumbling, bathroom breaks that pop up with startling regularity and attention spans that are measured in nano seconds. So, our best advice for traveling with children is: Don’t. OK, we’re kidding. Beyond the general obligation to not leave children unattended for weeks on end, bringing them along on your adventures is a great way to broaden their horizons and see your destination anew through the eyes of a child. It’s just a matter of planning ahead. TravelPulse editor and contributor
Janeen Christoff has taken her young daughters nearly everywhere imaginable, from the jungles of Asia to the streets of Paris. She’s a wealth of advice when it comes to traveling with children. “Get to the airport early,” is Christoff’s first tip of many. She also urges parents to pack lightly, look for hotels with kidfriendly amenities like cribs, strollers and special menus, and above all, use a travel agent. “Not only will an advisor be able to streamline the trip and book the best hotels and activities, they will also be
