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[quote=Anonymous]I don't believe in the "wait until they are older" to travel idea. We have been traveling regularly with our kids since the oldest was 9 months old. I wouldn't do a guided tour with them but I have found its been really good for all of us to learn to travel together. Prior to kids my DH and I traveled a lot and we had our "system", well kids come along and you have to change that "system" to make it work for everyone. I agree that renting a house or an apartment when you travel with kids will make things go much smoother. Trying to do less in one place is also easier. We rented a car and a house in Tuscany - having the house meant we could eat the majority of our meals at home, we had laundry for the dirty clothes and we had a lovely place to unwind or hang out if we didn't feel like site seeing. Gelato, playgrounds, beaches etc go a long way to making kids happy - even just chasing pigeons. We found our kids were less enthusiastic about going thru museums or churches and in fact anything that meant waiting in lines, walking a lot or not being able to "touch" turned into a night mare. We adjusted our expectations and found ways to entertain ourselves that was low key. To be honest not rushing around trying to see and do everthing meant it was much more like a vacation - we spent time TOGETHER and relaxed and enjoyed the trip.  Sure kids won't remember everything but the love of travel is cemented in our kids - they are very comfortable in different cultures, they know all about getting thru security, overnight flights, jet lag and gelato. All things that we started at a young age. Sure it gets easier as they get older - less to bring, they are more self sufficient but I'm glad we experienced so much with them - they allow you to see a new place in way you might not have before. Plus so many European cultures LOVE children and its a great way to feel welcomed.[/quote]

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