AJ Ratani and Natasha Sandhir urge parents with young children to travel now, instead of waiting years for their children to grow - and this is something I am so glad we did. While the first major trip definitely had its issues, we built memories as a family that had a major impact - they love to travel they're curious about other countries, and they're more well-informed when it comes to being interested in global issues.
The book has a philosophy about being flexible (which becomes an acronym) and covers all aspects of traveling with kids. I found it be a very comprehensive resource. It includes:
- Benefits of traveling with kids while they're young
- Keeping kids occupied in transit
- Packing, especially for international travel
- Choosing accommodations
- Dealing with tantrums and conflicts
- Jet lag
- Inexpensive family-friendly activities
- Packing checklist
Not everything is going to be the right fit for every family. For example, they encourage finding family-friendly activities, even if they're somewhat familiar. I agree - to a point. For example, I love finding parks for the kids. It gives them a chance to be active, to play freely, and to use their language abilities. However, I'm not as big into visiting zoos or aquariums on vacation, since I don't want to pay for an experience that is so close to something we can do at home. I do love visiting plazas or street markets though - there's something for everyone and it's a great way to learn about culture.
This is a great resource for anyone who is curious about whether or not they can make traveling with kids work - or someone who has booked a vacation and wants some advice for making it go smoothly. Travel is such a great experience - we waited for a major vacation until our kids were old enough to remember it, but we didn't want to wait any longer than that, and we're so glad we didn't wait!
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