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The Unique Challenges PARENTS Face When Traveling With C HILDREN

This article discusses the challenges parents face when traveling with children, from conflicting goals to unexpected changes in plans, such as motion sickness or lost toys. It also touches on issues like peak pricing, long lines, and finding kid-friendly accommodations. With insights from the Family Travel Association Summit in Paris 2015, it provides valuable tips for families planning trips, based on data from WendyPerrin.com on family travel trends.

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The Unique Challenges PARENTS Face When Traveling With C HILDREN

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  1. The Unique ChallengesPARENTS Face When TravelingWith CHILDREN Family Travel Association Summit September 2015

  2. Centre Pompidou, Paris Challenge #1 Everyone has conflicting goals.

  3. Sagrada Familia, Barcelona Challenge #2 You’re on the kids’ schedule, not your own.

  4. Anguilla, Caribbean Challenge #3 Motion sickness, ear infections, lost teddy bears, and other sudden changes of plan

  5. Transatlantic flight Challenge #4 Cancellation fees

  6. The Louvre, Paris Challenge #5 Peak pricing and crowds during school breaks

  7. Ile de la Cité, Paris Challenge #6 Long lines with restless kids

  8. Barcelona, Spain Challenge #7 The usual rules and remedies don’t work

  9. Challenge #8 Hotels that pretend to be kid-friendly

  10. Playa del Carmen, Mexico Challenge #9 Unusual food

  11. Bratislava, Slovakia Challenge #10 Making adult destinations appealing to kids

  12. Families NeedTravel Help Out of 2,000 trip requests to WendyPerrin.com, 10% are for families with kids aged 0 - 17 Planning 4.5 months ahead Spending $13,500 per trip 5.4 travelers per trip WendyPerrin.com Family Trip Requests

  13. Who’sTraveling 50% have kids aged 12 - 17 41% have kids aged 5 - 11 15% have kids aged 0 - 4 19% want multi-generational trips WendyPerrin.com Family Trip Requests

  14. Where They’reTraveling Most PopularCountries 14% United States 11% Italy 11% Great Britain 8% France 6% Mexico 5% Costa Rica Most Popular Regions 41% Europe 20% North America 9% South America 8% Caribbean 8% Asia 5% Central America 3% Africa & the Middle East 2% Australia and the Pacific 4% Don’t know where to go WendyPerrin.com Family Trip Requests

  15. Biggest Challenges They Face • 29% Picking the best locations within a destination • 14% Choosing the right destination • 14% Pacing: Finding the right balance between activities and downtime • 12% Finding the right rental villa/apartment • 11% Finding the right hotel rooms • 11% Logistics WendyPerrin.com Family Trip Requests

  16. Top Interests and Concerns • 29% Food • 27% Being active • 24% Hiring kid-friendly guides • 22% Access to a beach • 16% Relaxation • 16% Local Culture • 16% Access to a pool WendyPerrin.com Family Trip Requests

  17. The Blue Lagoon, Iceland Happy Travels With Your FAMILY!

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