This year we are traveling around France in a RV, but we took a one month break to escape winter. We wanted to enjoy the tropical sun and chose to visit Martinique with toddlers.
Destinations
Hawaii with a Toddler: Volcanoes National Park & Oahu
Hawaii with toddlers is an ideal family vacation! Captivated by the beaches and hiking, our family planned a trip to Hawaii with a toddler to cross off another national park and visit a close friend.
South Island of New Zealand with a Toddler
Many people with kids only explore the north island of New Zealand. Truth be told, if our family had less than two weeks to spend in New Zealand, we would skip the North Island and spend all our time on the South Island in the south. While we loved the first part of our trip (see our Part 1 – North Island with a Toddler), the South Island is otherworldly with lots more to do and see.
Mallorca with a Baby or Toddler
If you haven’t been to Mallorca yet, you might want to add it to your list of baby-friendly destinations. The Spanish Island of Mallorca is a great place for a vacation with a baby or a toddler, no matter if you plan on staying a few days or a few weeks.
Visiting Hilton Head with a Toddler
Our trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina was not planned much at all. On a whim, and armed with a Southwest companion pass, I pitched the idea to my mother, for a little extra childcare support and within 30 minutes we had flights scheduled from Rochester, NY to Savannah Georgia. Hilton Head with a toddler seemed like the perfect idea.
Traveling to Fort Myers & Naples with a Toddler
My husband and I went on six trips in our first year of marriage. Traveling has always been something we both really enjoy. We enjoy seeing new places, experiencing new things, trying new foods etc. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, obviously our travels came to an abrupt halt. I found out I was pregnant in September of 2020, and had my son in May of 2021. We were both SO nervous to travel after that.
European Road Trip with a Baby or Toddler
As people flocked back to Europe in the summer of 2022, we saw the price of flights continue to rise. We knew we wanted to escape the heat in Italy, but we knew it would be a challenge to fly with our 11 month old baby given all the delays and cancellations that had been happening that summer. We had two weeks to fill and a European road trip with a baby seemed like the perfect solution!
Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park with a Baby
When we decided to have a baby, we also decided that we would not stop doing the things we love. For us that includes traveling and hiking. We knew that traveling and hiking with a baby would be a little different, and that’s ok; we’ve quickly learned to embrace life and travel at a slower pace. (Literally- when you are carrying a 13 lb baby on your chest, you’re forced to slow down a bit!). So, our first time traveling with a baby was an Acadia National Park family vacation.
Glamping in Joshua Tree National Park with a Baby
As avid travelers and hikers, we knew as soon as we had our baby we wanted to start taking him to National Parks. Our family is based in Arizona and fortunate to have access to many great parks within driving distance. At six weeks old, we took our son Chase on a road trip around Utah National Parks and Arizona. We quickly realized we wanted to share more parks with him and began planning a California trip including Joshua Tree National Park.
Visiting Peru with Toddlers
Peru has been on our travel bucket list for as long as we can remember. The country quite literally checks off every box for us: culture, history, food, surf, proximity, value. Now, without hesitation, it has easily topped the list of our favorite places.