The Family Travel Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Take Unforgettable Trips With Your Children (Lonely Planet) Paperback – Illustrated, 21 January 2020

Nice guide, but actually I was not too impressedJust ok

I enjoy these Lonely Planet travel handbooks. So much so that I got one of the handbooks that I'd been looking at for awhile. "The Family Travel Handbook" is full of useful tips and inspiration. I like that it covers multi-generational travel because, in my family, that's the usual way to travel. I usually expect the "how to travel with toddlers" (and that is included) but it was nice to see multi-generations addressed. I also like that it gives some pages to post-trip transition. That's important too. I also really liked the Family Travel Quiz that helps a family gauge what they may be ready for because that is important too. Maybe the family just needs a staycation. Or maybe they are ready for something more.That's the areas that I was glad to see included that I didn't expect. There is also the expected lists and such that are always welcome and informative. The practical advice is useful and the inspirational tips help broaden the scope. This handbook has a nice balance between the practical and the inspirational.Overall, this is a great reference book to have whether there is an actual trip being planned or a trip being dreamed about.

This book is great.It’s broken down nicely into convenient sections - you don’t need to sit down and read this entire book. It’s not a novel - it’s a reference guide and a really good one.I did have to keep reminding myself that this book is made for everyone - not just me.I live in the middle of the US on a modest income. Some people reading this book will live in Europe, the Middle East, etc.I have two young kids and I want to travel with them - but I don’t.This book did a great job at highlighting and reminding me of why I don’t want to travel with them - right now.It also pointed out the best age to start traveling with them.Then the book went on to tell me the best places to travel with them.The book has great ideas for all budgets and all types of travel.I’m really glad I got this book!** Thank you so much for taking the time to read my review.I hope the information that I've provided helps to make your decision a little easier.If you found this review helpful, please click the ‘Helpful’ button below.

This family travel handbook from Lonely Planet has been such a helpful resource for me as I'm beginning to book more adventurous trips with my kids. The book is divided into eight sections covering: planning; transit; trips for different age groups; the benefits of staying outdoors; different levels of "challenge," i.e., staycations vs. round the world trips; and lots of Top Ten lists (e.g., top destinations for tweens and teenagers, top places for a trip that makes a difference, top budget destinations, top beach destinations, etc.).What I love most about the book is that it's accessible to a wide range of explorers. It offers tips for many different travel comfort levels. I'm a newbie, but I don't feel shamed or overwhelmed by this guide. I feel inspired. It's also helped me realize that there are SO MANY options out there, and there's no doubt in my mind that I can find one that works best for my family for where we are right now.I want to add that the book is aesthetically very easy to read. Lots of colorful pictures and action lists. Even my kids have looked at the book with me and stayed engaged. It's been a really great resource and conversation starter for us.

This book tries to be a resource for both new family/new-to-traveling families AND seasoned veterans, and ends up being just a very high level survey of travel.