Customer Reviews
Absolutely fantastic! - By: Leyla Giray, 22 Jun 2008 
I don't know what I expected but certainly nothing this detailed or so well-written. It was fun to read, & completely educational. I don't have children of my own but as a travel writer I need to know what women travelers & mothers can expect. I wouldn't hesitate a single second to offer this book as a gift to parents, or to recommend it without reservation to anyone considering travel with young children. Not only is it practical, it's fun. I learned plenty about attitudes towards children around the world. Well done!
Easy travel with kids - By: Jules, 14 Jun 2008 This is an essential handbook for anyone planning to travel with young ones - it's packed with tips to help you deal with the reality of travelling, the stuff that's so easy to forget aboutin all the excitement of preparation! My copy's already looking well-travelled as I've taken it with me for a couple of European holidays. I used the helpful checklists which reminded me to take a hospital letter & that really gave me peace of mind. Now we're planning to go further afield I know the book is going to make the planning so much easier, & force us to prepare for the worse like losing a passport or dealing with a medical emergency. I really enjoyed the little anecdotes written throughout by family travellers recounting their funny experiences. That helped to make it an entertaining as well as thoroughly useful read. Save yourself a lot of hassle & buy it before you go... or you'll definitely be sorry.
Indispensable and puts your fears to rest! - By: RSS, 25 May 2008 How I wish I'd had this oh so useful tome when my son was little - as a lone parent I scooped him up & took off to various parts of the world and, though we managed, I carried him & my anxieties alone & hoped for the best. If I'd had the tips & reassurances that this book of travel revelations provides - such as packing advice (lists offered), how to cope with 'colds & ear problemsin the air', 'common challenges' once you're 'there' & travellers' anecdotes - I would have been so much more at ease & less fevered by the time we reached our destination. It's a handbook that fits neatly & appropriately into the essential luggage space, offering invaluable nuggets of information which,in the rush of preparation, the fluster of arrival & the awe of 'being there', provide the support & back up that will make it all so much easier. A positive & practical book to accompany any journey with childrenin tow.
At last, practical, sensible advice - By: Caro Macd, 25 Feb 2008 I must admit that I was sceptical when a friend recommended this book to me. I have often travelled with my three young children & I thought I knew it all. However I now admit I was wrong. This Rough Guide is full of useful advice, but most importantly it is sensible & not patronising. The author treats her readers as intelligent beings & that makes a huge difference - to me at least.
The book is also full of real examples of family holidays that have gone well & not so well, which often make fascinating reading (it may seem obvious, but do keep an eye on your children when trekking across mountain rangesin Nepal!).
I particularly liked the way the book covers different specific areas of the world - both obvious holiday destinations & more unusual places - & tackles cultural differences, for example those countries where it is advisable to breastfeedin private, or cover even young children on the beach. What sort of loos to expectin Eastern Europe, what age you will need a car booster seatin various countries & where children can travel free on public transport etc etc etc. The list of practical, money & time saving tips is endless & I thoroughly recommend it to anyone planning to travel with their children - you may even enjoy yourself!
