I fell in love with France the first time I visited Paris as a young teen. This inspired me to spend a month with a French family in Cherbourg, Normandy as a foreign exchange student the summer after high school graduation. Then I studied for a year during college in Montpellier in Southern France. Now, […]
The World’s Best Disney Hotel Swimming Pools
January 15, 2020 52 Comments
Disney is the master of creating magical and transformative worlds. It’s no wonder, then, that Disney has designed remarkable watery worlds with its hotel swimming pools. Some feature elaborate theming, fountains, waterslides or waterfalls. All are fantastic places to play and lounge. We asked travel experts to share their favorite Disney hotel pools to compile […]
Disneyland Paris with Kids ~ A Disney Park with a French Accent
April 17, 2018 37 Comments
The only thing that could make a family vacation in Paris even more dreamy is adding a theme park trip to Disneyland Paris with kids! Children may tire of too many museums and monuments. After a few days of exploring French history, culture, and art — there’s something so exciting yet comforting about Disneyland Paris. […]
10 Best Destinations in France for Families
January 9, 2018 63 Comments
The focus in France is on living life to the fullest and enjoying things of beauty…architecture, fashion, art and some of the world’s best cuisine. From sophisticated Paris and the swanky Côte d’Azur, to the breathtaking French Alps and beyond, there is much to explore in this proud and diverse country. I asked some family travel bloggers to weigh […]
Why to Visit Europe with Kids in Winter
January 15, 2013 12 Comments
When most of us daydream about a European vacation, we probably envision soaking up the sunshine while sipping a cappuccino and people-watching at an outdoor café. After all, the busy summer season is when the vast majority of tourists travel to Europe. Families tend to restrict themselves to summer holidays because that is when the kids are […]
3 Parisian Art Museums for Kids
October 8, 2012 8 Comments
Paris may be known as the City of Love but it can also be a fun city for a family vacation. Kids are thrilled to see famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Luxembourg and Tuileries Gardens have carousels, ponds for sailing boats, pony rides and puppet shows. Delicious French pastries will bring a […]
Learning How to Be Happy in France
September 6, 2012 26 Comments
I became infatuated with France during a trip to Paris with my family when I was 15. I loved the mellifluous language, the curly-cue architecture, the sophisticated fashion, the delectable pastries. Two years later, however, my parents all but had to push me onto an airplane to spend a month living with a French family. […]
