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This updated version of Travel With Children offers you the most comprehensive advice for taking your family on the road, and now adds hundreds of destination ideas backed up by great photography and practical itineraries. Assembled by Lonely Planet's team of travel-savvy parent experts, family travellers can rely on insights and advice on choosing the right trip, healthy travel, travelling with teens and much more.

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Publié par	Lonely Planet
Date de parution	01 juillet 2015
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781743609538
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	11 Mo

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CONTRIBUTORS
SOPHIE CAUPEIL
Sophie started travelling in the back seat of a car from Paris to Bombay at the tender age of four. Since then, she has been round the world with her husband and children, Gaspard and Elvire, from Africa to Sri Lanka passing by Madagascar, Mexico and Cambodia. She still sets off as often as possible for the other end of the planet (preferably India), but always with the family. From real experience she wrote the practical section of this book, which provides all the tools you need to prepare for departure, have a smooth trip and return home safely. She has also written the pages on camping, the desert and travelling by boat. Sophie would like to thank Claire Lienart, Manuelle and Colette Delaitte, Anne Labretenière, David Lelait, Nadège Tricot, Gérard and Martine Legoubin, Édouard, Gaspard and Elvire.
JEAN-BERNARD CARILLET
Author of dozens of Lonely Planet guides, Jean-Bernard set off for Polynesia with his daughter when she was just a few weeks old. Since then, he has never tired of showing her new horizons, from the Middle East to New Caledonia or the Baltic States. An unrivalled globetrotter, in this guide he makes a sporting or cultural adventure accessible to anyone. He is responsible for the pages on diving with the family and wildlife watching, as well as the introductions for Africa, the Middle East and the Pacific.
SANDRINE GALLOTTA
From Sri Lanka to Mexico, Sandrine criss-crossed the planet before becoming an editor and author of travel books. She has always dreamed of showing the world to her granddaughter. She has compiled many of the pages in the Country by Country section.
JONATHAN TARTOUR
A great traveller who prefers to walk, Jonathan did not wait for his daughter and two sons to reach adolescence before training them up on walking tours abroad. He habitually finds himself out in the wilds with the family, sometimes at the other end of the world. He shares his experience in his writings here on hiking.
MARIE THUREAU
A travel-book editor who has compiled many of the country pages in this book, Marie first began marching round the world weighed down by huge backpacks. She has now learned to travel light. Spurred on by her experience, she is leaving for new adventures, as soon as she can, with her partner and two children, Aimée and Abel.
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
This book has also drawn on the knowledge and expertise of a number of Lonely Planet contributors. A big thank you for the help of Marie Barriet-Savev, Cécile Bertolissio, Françoise Blondel, Dominique Bovet, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Sophie Caupeil, Muriel Chalandre, Olivier Cirendini, Christophe Corbel, Régis Couturier, Philippe Cramer, Emmanuel Drogue, Christophe Escudero, Didier Férat, Thomas Fitzsimons, Sandrine Gallotta, Émeline Gontier, Carole Haché, Évelyne Haumesser, Bénédicte Houdré, Carole Huon, Sophie Lajeunesse, Élisabeth Lau, Dominique Lavigne, Julie Marcot, Alice Martin, Dr Ménager (pediatrician at the Pasteur Institute in Paris), Dolorès Mora, Frédérique Sarfati-Romano, Dominique Spaety, Juliette Stephens, Riina Subra, Karine Thuillier, Marie Thureau and Barbara Vernet.
ENGLISH EDITION
This English edition has been translated from the French by Heather Lima . It has been updated and revised.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
THE ART OF TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN
Getting Ready to Go
Choosing the Destination – together
Formalities
A Healthy Start
Packing Your Bags
During The Journey
Transport
Routine, Pace & Rhythm
Eating & Drinking
Health & Hygiene
Coming Home
Health Check-Up
Settle Them Back in Gradually
Package Deals
Organised Tours
Resorts & Holiday Clubs
Holidays With a Difference
Camping
Diving
Boating
Hiking
The Desert
Wildlife Watching
Destinations by Theme
COUNTRY BY COUNTRY
Europe
Austria
Balearic Islands
Baltics States
Belgium
Bulgaria
Canary Islands
Croatia
Czech Republic & Slovakia
Denmark
England & Wales
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Madeira
Malta
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Scotland
Sicily
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
The Americas & the Caribbean
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
Cuba
Ecuador
Mexico
Peru
Eastern United States
Western United States
Virgin Islands
The Pacific
Australia
Fiji
New Zealand
Tahiti & French Polynesia
Asia
Cambodia
China
Northern India
Southern India
Indonesia
Japan
Laos
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Nepal
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Vietnam
Africa & the Indian Ocean
Egypt
Kenya
Madagascar
Mauritius & Rodrigues
Morocco
Namibia
Senegal
Seychelles
South Africa
Tanzania & Zanzibar
Tunisia
The Middle East
Dubai & the United Arab Emirates
Israel
Jordan
Oman
Turkey
INDEX

INTRODUCTION
If you want to spend quality time with your children, help them learn, grow and gain a better understanding of the world and humanity, then travelling abroad is a great way to do it. So take the plunge and set off on an adventure with the family. Whether you’re new to backpacking or a seasoned globetrotter, you shouldn’t have to put away your passport just because you have started a family.
As a travelling family you’ll talk and share experiences, which these days we often struggle to find time for in our busy lives. Babies, toddlers and teenagers may surprise you with their adaptability and affability when the hold of regular routines loosens. Watching your children engage with different surroundings can change your perspective and invigorate you with a renewed sense of wonder. As your children blossom before your eyes in response to new encounters and experiences, it’s hard not to share their excitement. Their questions will reveal the depths of their intelligence and the scope of their understanding, which in turn will enrich your appreciation of your children. Their horizons quite literally expand as they realise that the world is bigger than your home town or city, and with it comes an appreciation of cultural diversity, the seeds of tolerance and empathy, which will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
Your trip will also be transformed: you will be given a warmer welcome, people will look on you more kindly, and will have more intimate encounters with locals, as parenting provides a strong common bond with people all over the world.
Anxieties may conspire to place obstacles in your path: which destination to choose and how to get there, what to pack for a change of climate, or fear of strange, ‘exotic’ diseases. Will the youngest scream all the way through a 24-hour flight? Will the eldest still be able to gorge herself on fruit and avoid a tummy bug? Will you be able to go diving if the kids are in tow? Stop worrying: nothing really stands in your way, even if dragging your brood to the other end of the world does involve a certain amount of know-how. The first part of this book will provide you with basic advice and tips to get to grips with travelling with the family while avoiding disaster.
A big part of getting the planning right comes from choosing a suitable holiday destination for your family. The second part of the book will help you make this decision by looking at a broad range of destinations. Specific activities, points of interest, comfort, health, what to watch out for and the best time to go: every country is carefully scrutinised so that you can be confident about your choice. As several days walking in Morocco is completely different to seeing dolphins in Florida or playing at explorers in the Amazon, this guide gives you a broad idea of where to start. It is then up to you to choose the country that will thrill the small boy who cannot sit still, the little girl who dreams of being a princess or the teenager who is mad about sport. Once you are there, the joy of watching them, wide-eyed in wonder, embarking on this amazing adventure will mean that any misgivings will soon be forgotten. While travelling with children might not be glamorous, relaxing or easy, what will stay with you is the joy of sharing those unforgettable experiences. Better than memories, you will pass on the taste for travel to your children. They will be eternally grateful.
THE ART OF TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN
GETTING READY TO GO
DURING THE JOURNEY
COMING HOME
PACKAGE DEALS
HOLIDAYS WITH A DIFFERENCE
DESTINATIONS BY THEME

GETTING READY TO GO
CHOOSING THE DESTINATION – TOGETHER
So you want to go abroad! But where exactly? Involve your children in the decision; speak to them about the different countries you are considering, whet their appetites by borrowing a few guidebooks from the library. Think about what they are interested in (see the Destinations by Theme section ), and the sort of trips that are possible at their ages (see Holidays with a Difference ). Consider how well they might be able to deal with culture shock. Weigh up the length of the trip in relation to the difference in time zones. A difference of four hours or more will mean you will need time to adjust on the way out as well as on the way back, especially children: a week away is too short. Upon your return, you should allow two or three days for the children to recover before starting back at school. The cost of the trip matters as well. Research fares thoroughly: sometimes the air ticket is on the pricey side but the cost of living is so cheap that a change of scenery and the unforgettable memories of 15 days at the other end of the world will cost you the same as a week’s skiing near home. Think about the mountains in summer, the possibilities of camping or farmstays. With a little imagination, it is often possible to match your means and your dreams. Finally, let go of the worry: a trip abroad does not necessarily mean danger. Of course, some precautions are essential, but common sense is the best