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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are finally (!) getting passports for our 3 kids and want to start traveling internationally. Kids are 4, 7 and 9. Top countries to travel on our list are Ireland, Germany and Korea.

Are they good ages for these trips? Thoughts? [/quote]

I think the secret to traveling with children that age is to seek out playgrounds and activities for children at your destination, instead of focusing on activities aimed at adults, and to recognize that the activities aimed at children are often beautiful and amazing.

Example: The most beautiful sites in New York are the playground. You can’t even legally go into them without small children.

Some of the nicest places in the Netherlands are the Amsterdam zoo; the playgrounds next to the Keukenhof (the tulip center); and the Madurodam miniatures park. [/quote]

I agree with having the trips focused on activities your kids will enjoy. Playgrounds are great and we always had a list of ones nearby. Other activities can be dependent on your kid's interests. One of ours loved anything that moved - so being near airports, the canals of Venice thrilled for them. Another kid was not a great walker and so we had to find things close to the hotel and have plenty of time to sit. I don't agree with folks who argue "why travel with kids if they won't remember it". We began traveling with our kids at a very young age - it took plenty of patience and trials and tribulations to work out how to travel together as a family. And those early trips my kids certainly don't remember, my memories are vivid and bring me so much joy that I'm glad we took the effort. You grew together on the trips.

For the trips you mention - I would start by looking at itineraries that you are interested in. What do you and your kids like to do? We found for our kids one "big" event per day was enough - didn't have to be an earth-shattering event - just having a purpose for the day helped. What might interest you and your family. Start to pin down ideas. Talk to your kids, go to the library and find books on the countries to share with them. They might surprise you in what they find interesting. Build from there. [/quote]

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