As a parent and a travel agent, this is the most frequently asked question by families. I believe that with proper planning and reasonable expectations, there is never a “wrong” time.
Babies, Toddlers & Pre-Schoolers — We took our youngest on her first flight when she was only three months old and by the time she was three she had been to Hawaii, Palm Springs, North Carolina, Mexico, multiple trips to Walt Disney World and her first cruise. We adjusted our schedule, planned for breaks and learned to go with the flow.
When traveling with toddlers and pre-schoolers, experiencing new places is seeing real magic. Watching them playing in the ocean or meeting their favorite characters will melt your heart. They might not remember but you’ll never forget.
Finally, traveling with pre-schoolers gives you the most flexibility in regards to timing. When planning your vacation to popular destinations, consider going during the school year and avoid the crowds and take advantage of lower costs.
Grade Schoolers — Giving children the opportunity to experience the world firsthand instills a greater understanding of the world around them. By experiencing new things and meeting new people, they are learning that they are members of a global community.
Teenagers — The most challenging issue when traveling with teenagers is balancing their schedule and commitments with the rest of the family’s available time. At this age, missing school is usually not an option therefore travel may need to be planed around school breaks but this is a time to spend together as a family before they are off to college and out of the house.
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