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Buy this immediately!October 16, 2008 This book is a musthave for any parents anxious about travelling abroad. No stone is left unturned, from plane to train travel it's all in there. There are also some hilarious stories from the experience of other parents which alone make the book a great read, let alone all the advice in there. Really it's a must for any one planning to travel anywhere with a baby/small children.
Absolutely fantastic!June 22, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I don't know what I expected but certainly nothing this detailed or so well-written. It was fun to read, and completely educational. I don't have children of my own but as a travel writer I need to know what women travelers and mothers can expect. I wouldn't hesitate a single second to offer this book as a gift to parents, or to recommend it without reservation to anyone considering travel with young children. Not only is it practical, it's fun. I learned plenty about attitudes towards children around the world. Well done!
Easy travel with kidsJune 14, 2008 This is an essential handbook for anyone planning to travel with young ones - it's packed with tips to help you deal with the reality of travelling, the stuff that's so easy to forget about in all the excitement of preparation! My copy's already looking well-travelled as I've taken it with me for a couple of European holidays. I used the helpful checklists which reminded me to take a hospital letter and that really gave me peace of mind. Now we're planning to go further afield I know the book is going to make the planning so much easier, and force us to prepare for the worse like losing a passport or dealing with a medical emergency. I really enjoyed the little anecdotes written throughout by family travellers recounting their funny experiences. That helped to make it an entertaining as well as thoroughly useful read. Save yourself a lot of hassle and buy it before you go... or you'll definitely be sorry.
Indispensable and puts your fears to rest!May 25, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
How I wish I'd had this oh so useful tome when my son was little - as a lone parent I scooped him up and took off to various parts of the world and, though we managed, I carried him and my anxieties alone and hoped for the best. If I'd had the tips and reassurances that this book of travel revelations provides - such as packing advice (lists offered), how to cope with 'colds and ear problems in the air', 'common challenges' once you're 'there' and travellers' anecdotes - I would have been so much more at ease and less fevered by the time we reached our destination. It's a handbook that fits neatly and appropriately into the essential luggage space, offering invaluable nuggets of information which, in the rush of preparation, the fluster of arrival and the awe of 'being there', provide the support and back up that will make it all so much easier. A positive and practical book to accompany any journey with children in tow.
At last, practical, sensible adviceFebruary 25, 2008 13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I must admit that I was sceptical when a friend recommended this book to me. I have often travelled with my three young children and I thought I knew it all. However I now admit I was wrong. This Rough Guide is full of useful advice, but most importantly it is sensible and not patronising. The author treats her readers as intelligent beings and that makes a huge difference - to me at least. The book is also full of real examples of family holidays that have gone well and not so well, which often make fascinating reading (it may seem obvious, but do keep an eye on your children when trekking across mountain ranges in Nepal!). I particularly liked the way the book covers different specific areas of the world - both obvious holiday destinations and more unusual places - and tackles cultural differences, for example those countries where it is advisable to breastfeed in private, or cover even young children on the beach. What sort of loos to expect in Eastern Europe, what age you will need a car booster seat in various countries and where children can travel free on public transport etc etc etc. The list of practical, money and time saving tips is endless and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone planning to travel with their children - you may even enjoy yourself!
