Looking to get around Europe with a young family in tow? Often, there’s a tension between entertaining kids and entertaining adults. But if you fail to do the former, then the latter becomes impossible. As such, it’s worth looking at those resorts and attractions that naturally appeal to younger visitors. So, what are these?

Set Off on a Princess-Worthy Adventure

If you want to avoid flying, but you still want to travel the world (and enjoy five-star accommodation each night), then Princess Cruises make a great deal of sense. You’ll wake to a new magical ‘kingdom’ each day, which means plenty of excitement and novelty for both young princesses, and adults, too.

Hunt for Knights’ Castles

What if you have children who are fascinated by bold knights, soaring castles, and adventure? Fortunately, there are parts of the world whose medieval architecture remains in remarkably good condition. You might take a trip to Edinburgh, whose medieval alleyways enclose an iconic Old Town and castle. Then there’s Prague, whose ancient castle complex has earned it the title “City of a Thousand Spires”. Finally, we should consider Carcassonne, in the south of France, which is among the only fully intact walled cities on the continent.

Find Real-Life Pirate Ports

If your children are fascinated by the Golden Age of Piracy, then arguably the best places to visit are the coastal towns in Spain and Portugal that harken back to that age. There’s Carvoeiro, Portugal, which was used by pirates as a hiding place. Then there’s Santa Ponsa, in Mallorca, with a pirate-themed water park and resort.

Choose Walkable, Storybook Cities

One of the downsides of taking children on holiday is that they can’t walk quite as far, or as fast, as adults. For this reason, it’s worth preferring city breaks that are heavily pedestrianised, and that can be crossed on foot in a very short time. Thankfully, these are the cities that tend to be the most historic and inspiring. Think Florence, Bruges, and Copenhagen.

Build in Downtime for Little Adventurers

If you’re entertaining children, then you’ll need to build downtime into your itinerary. If you’re constantly rushing from place to place, then stress may become more or less inevitable. Plus, you’ll miss out on the chance for spontaneity, and the small relaxing moments that might help to make a holiday truly worthwhile and rewarding. Take a morning break for ice cream, or for an impromptu stroll around the local parks. You might be amazed by what you discover!

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