Take the Kids Travelling

I've just experienced a tour through Europe and took this handy guide with me both as a back-up (the medical section's superb)and to help find the right places to visit that welcomed kids. It's given me so much support (boredom bashers, safety tips, transport ideas, hotels) that I simply won't leave home without it. I like Helen's empathetic approach. She's obviously been through it all herself.

This little handbook's been a saving grace. As a single parent with an extrovert, seriously hectic 4-year old it showed me there's more to booking a holiday than 'Help, who'll help me with the kid?' I've gained a lot of confidence after a recent trip to the States and I'll be packing the book for an extended tour of Greece next. I can honestly say the medical advice, tips, tour company suggestions and boredom breakers are a fab back-up and esteem booster.

This is one of the few family travel books that extend beyond vacations to Disney World and national parks. Truszkowski offers experienced and insightful advice for those of us who want to provide meaningful international experiences for our kids. Whether you are heading off on the grand tour of Europe, a weekend in Montreal or a two month stay in Malaysia, this book has relevant information on planning your trip, health and safety issues, saving money and even choosing the right toys to bring. I found her ideas on preparing kids for their trip and helping them deal with the experience to be particularly helpful. While the advice is kept rather general, even seasoned travelers should find Take The Kids Traveling a useful resource.