Travelling as a family is a post our blog could not do without. Those of us who regularly organise trips with children know how difficult it can be to choose the right destination for them. As our colleague Yolanda has just returned from Thailand, we asked her to tell us what it was like to travel to this Southeast Asian country with children.
My first trip to Thailand It was many, many years ago… and I remember it particularly well because it was one of the first long-haul trips of my life!
This year I was planning to take my daughter on her first big trip. She is 12 years old and, by the way… beautiful!!!
I had fond memories of my first trip, and when it came to choosing a destination, I knew: Thailand was chosen for their first experience in this fantastic world!
Once we decided Thailand as our family travel destination, the questions begin…
- Will it be a safe destination?
- Active and varied, but suited to children’s pace?
- Fun?
- Interesting?
I can tell you that Thailand is ideal for travelling with children, with something for almost everyone. The varied itinerary combines two major cities, Bangkok and Chiang Mai, a great adventure in the northern mountains, where we will enjoy various activities and spend time with local ethnic minorities, followed by a well-earned finale… days of relaxation on the beach!!!!
We know that travelling with children slows the pace. This trip lets you enjoy the destination at leisure, without feeling that precious time is slipping away: there is time for everything. It is as if the clock would stop so we could make much more of the day. Explaining what lies ahead and involving children in the experience helps them engage and feel excited about each new adventure. It helps us parents relax and enjoy watching them have fun.
Luggage is one concern when travelling as a family. You need very little for this trip!!!
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the most important things. Toys can stay at home!!! And for shopping lovers… Thailand is an ideal destination!
A very well-balanced trip and, let’s be honest… AFFORDABLE!!! We know that, when travelling with children, the daily budget can multiply by the number of family members, without increasing the number of people paying the bills, right? Travelling with children to Thailand is within your budget.
I encourage you to try this adventure and I assure you that it is possible travelling with children and having a wonderful holiday.
If you enjoy travelling to little-known places or experiencing different cultures and now have children, keep pursuing your passion and take them with you.
All our Organised tours of Thailand are designed for travel in a small group of 4 to 12 people, making it an ideal destination for families, large or small.
When children are older, an active and varied trip often works extraordinarily well, and Thailand offers adventure, comfort and safety.
Thailand is a wonderful destination for travelling with children and introducing them to the world of travel.
Traveling to Thailand with children
If you are still not convinced that Thailand is an ideal destination for travelling with children, we want to offer more reasons to go. As a picture is worth a thousand words, here is Paula Tel’s video, filmed in Thailand, which won our 2016 competition. It perfectly captures the spirit of family travel in a destination as special as Thailand.
Some wonderful holiday full of special moments in Thailand. A video showing a very active family in this Asian country. The closing motto, “We are the sum of all the moments in our lives» could not have been a better choice.
Thailand with the family with Viajes Tuareg -> Video winner of the video contest 2016