Want some more ideas about planning a family trip abroad? Check out these excellent books:
Bugs, Bites & Bowels: Travel Health
By Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth (Cadogan)
If you're traveling to a fairly exotic place, be sure to take this concise, informative book, which also includes some case histories of other travelers, vaccination advice, and how to deal with everything from altitude sickness to octopus bites.
Take the Kids Travelling: Survive and Enjoy!
By Helen Truszkowski (Cadogan)
Full of all sorts of names, numbers, web sites, and agencies, Truszkowski's book is chock-full of information on everything from planning your trip, traveling as a single parent, lodging, food and drink, preparing your child for a big trip, and keeping everyone happy along the way.
Take the Kids series
Various authors (Cadogan)
This superb series, originated by Helen Truszkowski, has titles focusing on Amsterdam, Paris and Disneyland, and London. Soon to be published are volumes covering England and Ireland.
Take Your Kids to Europe: How To travel Safely (and Sanely) in Europe With Your Children
By Cynthia W. Harriman (Globe Pequot)
Whether you need to know about plumbing, renting a camper, hostels, camping, long-term stays, or home rentals, you'll find it here. Also contains "The Totally Biased Guide to What to See and Do" in various countries, all for families.
Your Child's Health Abroad: A Manual for Travelling Parents
By Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth and Dr. Matthew Ellis (Bradt/Globe Pequot)
Think of this book as the Dr. Spock for traveling families, and be sure to pack it when you go! Whether you're worried about motion sickness, tummy upsets, malaria, or parasites, this book has all sorts of advice on how to keep your kids healthy and how to make them better once they're ill.
Looking for more recommendations? Check out Alice's top picks in the GORP Family Library.
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