First time passport travel in summer

[Anonymous]

ES kids just get their first passports. What is highly recommended places for their first out of country travel place for 1 week next summer? DH wants toronto, and I don't know what to do for a week there. I have been to Toronto, and I think it is a city similar to here in the states. We are not considering Asia because both kids are picky eaters, and 1 week is too short. I hesitate about Europe because it seems it may require a lot of planning and I am a bit worried about theft. Going south seems to be too hot & thunderstrom in summer. All planning itinerary/hotel & flight booking will be on me once we finalize the destination place. I am a bit lost, please help.

[Anonymous]

How old?
What kind of things do you all enjoy? Nature, cities, museums, hiking, waterspouts, etc?
What kind of vacation are you hoping for? Cultural experience, relaxing, seeing lots of sights?

If you go far enough south it will be their winter so the heat thing won't be as much of a concern.

[Anonymous]

Iceland - easy to get there, tons of stuff to do, can fit it into a week. They have adventurous and boring food, so you can find something for everyone

[Anonymous]

London

[Anonymous]

Agree Iceland is ideal- short flight, English speakers, adventure but safe. Only downside is it’s pricey.

[Anonymous]

You don’t sound like you really have the desire to travel internationally. There’s no obligation to do so.

[Anonymous]

How about Montreal and Quebec City?

[Anonymous]

We just had a blast in Montreal and Quebec City with young kids. One even asked if we could move to Montreal!

[Anonymous]

Cartagena

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:ES kids just get their first passports. What is highly recommended places for their first out of country travel place for 1 week next summer? DH wants toronto, and I don't know what to do for a week there. I have been to Toronto, and I think it is a city similar to here in the states. We are not considering Asia because both kids are picky eaters, and 1 week is too short. I hesitate about Europe because it seems it may require a lot of planning and I am a bit worried about theft. Going south seems to be too hot & thunderstrom in summer. All planning itinerary/hotel & flight booking will be on me once we finalize the destination place. I am a bit lost, please help.

London. Plenty to see for kids. Same language easy to ride public transport

Go to the Bloomsbury area tons of kids stuff hear five colleges so vibe is younger. Near west end theater district take in a kids show. . Public transport from Russel square to any tourist site is super easy. Walk to China town about 15 minutes have lunch in covent gardens lots of parks to play if kids get bored.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:ES kids just get their first passports. What is highly recommended places for their first out of country travel place for 1 week next summer? DH wants toronto, and I don't know what to do for a week there. I have been to Toronto, and I think it is a city similar to here in the states. We are not considering Asia because both kids are picky eaters, and 1 week is too short. I hesitate about Europe because it seems it may require a lot of planning and I am a bit worried about theft. Going south seems to be too hot & thunderstrom in summer. All planning itinerary/hotel & flight booking will be on me once we finalize the destination place. I am a bit lost, please help.

This cracks me up.

[Anonymous]

If you can’t even handle the idea of Europe, you are not cut out for travel.

[Anonymous]

Op here. I and DH have only travelled internationally to a few Asian countries & Toronto before we have kids together. We have not been to south or Europe yet. Kids are 6 and 10, and they are picky eaters. They just love french fries, hamburger, chicken nuggets/tenders, and pizza. They are okay with some grilled meat and white rice. They don't eat noodles, mac & cheese, salad or seafood. We are not taking them to Asia because I am not going to eat at mcdonald multiple times while we travel there.

[Anonymous]

No one has mentioned Asia OP except you.

You all seem perfect for a quick trip Canada. Bland food and nice people.

[Anonymous]

I'm not even sure why you bothered with a passport with those restrictions/attitude. You seem like perfect candidates for a cruise.