Go with your kids
Get out of your comfort zone and show your kids the world. Explore unexpected places, try new experiences, and learn something new.
Familee Travel, a family travel blog, shares real-life trips with three kids, from baby travel logistics to destination guides and honest hotel reviews. We’re always hunting for the best stays for a family of five and raising little global citizens along the way.
Come along, let’s go…
Latest on the family travel blog
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Things to Keep Kids Busy on an Airplane: Elementary Edition
Even if your kids love their iPads, there’s often a point mid-flight when screens stop doing the heavy lifting. Batteries die, eyes need a break, or they’re just ready for something different. After more flights than I can count, I’ve learned the fix isn’t packing more stuff, it’s packing smarter. A few special, travel-only activities that actually hold attention. My…
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Honest Review: Hyatt Regency Da Nang Resort with Kids
If you’re scouring the internet for the best places to stay in Da Nang with your family and you’re considering Hyatt Regency Da Nang Resort with kids, here’s my quick take after six nights with our three kids (9, 7, and 3). At the third leg of our spring break trip, we wanted a true resort reset with space, pools,…
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Family Travel Hacks: 5 ChatGPT Prompts for Travel Planning
Planning a family trip sounds great. That is, until you’re 50 browser tabs and 20 Instagram reels deep, wondering why it feels so hard to decide. Even if you travel often, planning with kids adds layers. Flight timing matters more. Walkability matters more. How tired everyone will be matters more. I started using ChatGPT for trip planning more than a…
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8+ Most Magical Christmas Destinations for a Family Winter Trip
Christmas has always been my most favorite season. I find so much delight in all the holiday charm. If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your kids somewhere that feels straight out of a Christmas movie, I’m right there with you. Though choosing the most magical Christmas destinations can be as tricky as untangling tinsel. It’s not easy to strike the…
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Family Hotel Review: Mimaru Suites Tokyo Asakusa with Kids
Looking for space and comfort in Tokyo? We found both during our recent stay at Mimaru Suites Tokyo Asakusa with kids, one of the best family hotels in Tokyo. With apartment-style suites, a kitchen, and a prime location near Sensō-ji Temple, it’s everything parents wish for when deciding where to stay with kids in Tokyo. Read on why it became…
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Fun Things To Do in Tokyo for Kids and Families
Tokyo is one of the most dynamic cities in the world and, surprisingly, one of the most kid-friendly. The bright lights, crowded trains, and endless attractions can feel like a lot at first. However, with a little planning, exploring Tokyo with kids can become addictive. Everyone leaves wanting more, planning their next trip to Japan before their current one ends….
Preparing to travel with a baby
Guides + Tips
Maybe you’re eagerly awaiting your baby’s first flight. Or perhaps it’s dread or anxiety you’re feeling. Either way, we’re here to help!
From planes to trains and Ubers to ferries. From strollers to carriers to car seats. From weekend getaways to round-the-world trips. From cities to deserts to mountains to beaches and beyond. We’ve traveled the world with our 3 kids since they were babies.
Learn from our experiences and mistakes to plan a smoother and better family trip with your baby.
Best Tips And Favorite Toys For Entertaining Babies And Toddlers On A Plane
After over 100 flights with our two babies, we’ve figured out our favorite go-to toys with guaranteed distraction success and the best ways to keep them entertained on any flight length. Read on for our best tips and favorite toys for entertaining babies and toddlers on a plane.
Meet Jessica
Pushed out of her comfort zone in college through a trip to South Africa and a summer in Shanghai, China, Jessica was captivated by the world. She loved to explore new places and appreciated how it challenged her to think and be a better citizen.
After her first baby, Jessica, founded Familee Travel, a family travel blog, to encourage other travel-obsessed parents not to let go of their travel dreams.
Today, Jessica shares her experiences traveling with 3 kids and her expertise to guide new parents through traveling with their baby, toddler, and kids.
Bringing a baby to Machu Picchu
Yes, we really did it. We brought a baby and a toddler to Machu Picchu. Was it easy? No. Was it incredible? Yes! Click the button below to read how we did it.
Exploring further with kids
Favorite trips with a baby
Not sure where to bring your baby on their first trip? Or are you trying to figure out whether that bucket list destination is really family friendly?
We’ve circled the globe, from quick trips to long hauls, city breaks to desert escapes, and everything in between with our 3 kids.
Check out where we’ve been with our babies and tips for parents to consider. Discover our family friendly travel destinations and be inspired to travel further with your kids.
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