Edition Nine

Reflections: On Family Travel

There’s nothing quite like seeing the world through the eyes of your children. The way they light up at the things you might take for granted, watching them try new foods, or hear new music – makes you see things you have never seen before and changes your worldview. But travel with children is certainly not easy, especially when they are really young. The planning, packing, logistics, jet lag, and cultural adjustments can at times feel overwhelming, but in the end there’s a reason we undertake the ardor. Some of us like to catch glimpses of the world as we did pre-parenthood, but more-so, we do it to show our children the beauty of the world in hopes that they too can become global citizens of their own one day... Continue Reading the Editor's Note

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Guide for Travelling with Young Children

A consolidated cheat sheet for flying, staying, and packing for families travelling for the first time.

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Stay: CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha, Madrid, Spain

A chic, child-friendly stay in the Spanish capital. **Get your child's in-room tent here**. 🗝️

On Location: Paris

The ultimate European playground for adults and kids alike.

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Eat: Dignita Vondelpark, Amsterdam, Netherlands

A little play space goes a long way. **Dive in**. 🗝️

Stay: Sofitel Baru Calablanca, Cartagena, Colombia

A Colombian beach resort that caters to all. **Go a tad exotic on your next family beach-cation**. 🗝️

Time Travel: Forming Family Traditions in Jamaica, 1998

Building value systems on Caribbean adventures with our parents.

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Stay: Nomad London

A secret and chic kid-friendly spot in the heart of London. **Read our review**. 🗝️

From the Forum: Members share their own creative family traditions, rituals, and stories. Heather spoke of a co-worker that has her kids draw the name of a state out of a hat each New Year’s Day and that becomes their family vacation to plan that year. (So cool!) Katie spoke of favorite stays at the Ritz Carlton in Vail and the Marriott Vacation Club in Park City (Utah) so they can have all the comforts of home and a resort, while sitting around a big table together. She also spoke of idyllic summers where the kids would go to camp, sail, and bike ride. The adults would go to different seminars and specialty classes, and all meet for dinner together. (Togetherness is what it's all about!) Mia would have her daughters research about the destination before departing, and put those details together in a homemade book to read before bedtime. She would also have them pick a new food that they wanted to try on the trip. (Talk about creative education!) Perrine's child collects sand and magnets at every place they visit, and spoke of helpful locals on a recent mother-daughter road trip through Wales. (At Syllogi, we love a collection!)

Resources and Intel

Intel: Amtrak's Red Cap Service

Save yourself the time and stress when it comes to train travel. Read more.

Intel: Global Entry vs Pre-Check Rules for Families

This most-coveted travel resource has specific rules for kids . Read more.

Resource: Crowdsourcing tips of Well-Traveled Parents

Our members share some of their secrets for success when traveling with kids. See our resource.

Resource: Facebook's Family Travel Groups

A free family travel resource for those with patience and a willingness to sort through recommendations. The groups we recommend.

Musings

Syllogi’s ‘Musings’ is a series helping you paint a picture of a destination while traveling from your living room. - In this edition, we are all about keeping your kids entertained on route, with a little learning built in.

Read: ‘Paris en Famille’

For Dreaming of: A family-friendly exploration of Paris. Read More.

Listen: Podcasts for Kids

For Dreaming of: Not having 'Wheels on the Bus' on repeat. Read More.

Watch: 'Where's Waldo'

For Dreaming of: Revisiting a beloved childhood classic. Read More.

Read: 'How to Make an Apple Pie’

For Dreaming of: A global culinary adventure. Read More.

Watch: 'Justin Time'

For Dreaming of: Travel and edutainment. Read More.

Beauty: Kennedy Center, Washington, DC

September’s temporary Dvořák Dreams installation by Refik Anadol brought parents and kids alike together for hours of sensory delights.

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