Finally, there's good news on the travel horizon, with the first news of restrictions beginning to lift across the UK, in particular with the roadmap for England (so far).  In this episode, the Kidventures family travel podcast hosts talk about their plans for 2021 UK travel, and what to keep in mind when you're booking.

There's also advice on avoiding the crowds in the most popular areas, ways to stay within budget if accommodation is booking up fast and prices are rising, and tips on areas you might not previously have considered... but which should definitely be on your family travel radar.

From husky sledding in Wales to a chained library in Hereford, the coasts of Cumbria and Northumberland to get your beach fix plus some travel highlights that did get squeezed in to 2020, it's the start of a planned series of episodes looking at exploring the best of the UK... and a chance to get excited about travelling once again.

Find out more at https://www.kidventures.co.uk or check out the other podcast episodes or subscribe for more family travel inspiration, tips, destination advice and recommendations from some of the UK's top family travel experts, including hosts Cathy and Ting from family travel blogs MummyTravels.com and My-Travelmonkey.com

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Ask most parents and they'll agree that travelling with toddlers is the hardest age to manage when you're planning family holidays - but that's no reason to stop. In this episode, the Kidventures family travel podcast hosts share all their top toddler travel tips, from food and routines to ways to cope with long journeys.

As well as their own experiences of travelling with toddlers and surviving (with two separate toddlers in Ting's case), there's also more advice in Ting's new free book, available to download at my-travelmonkey.com/tips-for-travelling-with-a-toddler/ or find out more at kidventures.co.uk

This episode was originally recorded in February 2020 but - for fairly obvious reasons - has been postponed until families can realistically think about travelling with young kids once again and make the most of the tips.

 The advice covers travelling with toddlers in general, rather than specifically relating to post-pandemic holidays so as ever, check the latest travel restrictions and government guidance before you book or go.

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There's only one topic on everyone's minds at the moment - and so only one podcast we could make this week, which is why this episode of the Kidventures family travel podcast is on Coronavirus.

Current events are moving almost too fast to keep up, and most of us are worrying about more than how Corvid-19 affects travel. But with many of our future plans in doubt, including Easter travel, we're taking a look at some of the facts about the pandemic as well as how you stand if you've got a trip booked.

At time of recording, Italy had just gone into lockdown, and there have already been more travel restrictions imposed by different countries in the past day or two - the comments here are likely to be overtaken by further events, so please check the most recent advice from medical professionals and other official bodies.

And while everyone's situation is different, with some more at risk than others, we've tried to tackle the main everyday questions that most of us have. We hope you find it useful.

Find out more at https://www.kidventures.co.uk 

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Who's wished their kids would eat anything? There's no question that finding food your kids love can be tricky enough at home - let alone when you're travelling. In this episode, the Kidventures family travel podcast hosts are joined by Emily Leary, author of Get Your Kids to Eat Anything and blogger behind A Mummy Too, to get tips on helping kids to try new things and making food a fun - not stressful - part of travel.

We chat about everything from why kids love to say 'NO' to whatever's put in front of them, why getting hands on or heading off the beaten track can help, and why encouraging kids to try different food works in a similar way to potty training or sleep training. And if the proof of the pudding is in the eating, as a result of the podcast's tips, Cathy even managed to get her rather picky daughter to eat curry...!

Find out more at https://www.kidventures.co.uk or Emily's blog https://www.amummytoo.co.uk/, while you can buy her book at https://amzn.to/3cgc8Yc (affiliate link)

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Would you put your kids in a kids' club? For some parents - and kids! - it's a highlight of the holiday, for others it defeats the point of family travel. The Kidventures family travel podcast hosts look at the pros and cons of holidays with kids clubs, and how to choose one.

Cathy and Ting discuss the things to know before you travel, what to look out for in a kids club, especially if you're travelling with younger kids, and what questions you need to ask. We share our stories of when kids clubs have gone really really right (and how you persuade your child to leave and actually spend time with you again!) and the times we really don't want to repeat.

From fantastic educational activities and coral planting to X-Boxes and late-night movies, there's a huge variety out there - not to mention a few less enticing options with a bit of colouring in a windowless room. Paid, unpaid, drop-in or quickly booked up, here's our advice to navigate what can be a family travel minefield.

Find out more at https://www.kidventures.co.uk  And check out the other podcast episodes or subscribe for more family travel inspiration, tips, destination advice and recommendations from some of the UK's top family travel experts, including hosts Cathy and Ting from family travel blogs MummyTravels.com and My-Travelmonkey.com. 

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You'll never be short of things to do in London. But with kids? And without breaking the bank? In this episode, the Kidventures family travel podcast hosts are joined by Katja Gaskell, blogger at Globetotting and co-founder (along with Cathy) of the London with Kids Facebook group, talking about cunning money saving tricks and why you can visit London with toddlers or teens.

We chat about everything from using the tube with younger kids to how to get bargain tickets for West End musicals, how to plan an itinerary, discovering London on a budget, hidden gems and why we've all got a family London wishlist despite living in and visiting the capital for decades.

Find out more at https://www.kidventures.co.uk or Katja's blog https://globetotting.com/, while you can check the Facebook group out at https://www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWithKids/

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Where's on your 2020 family travel list? Back with new episodes after our Christmas break, the Kidventures family travel podcast hosts are chatting about travel plans for 2020, travel resolutions including trying to fly less and stick to a budget, and how politics might affect the holidays we take.

From trying to pack in European trips before Brexit happens (if it does!) and our attitude to risk when it comes to visiting countries in the Middle East and North Africa (among others), to looking at ways to be a bit greener, there are plenty of big questions to ponder.

And plenty which are a bit less hard-hitting - how much ice cream IS too much on a family holiday, will Ting really find a bargain if she holds her nerve to the last minute, and whether it's going to rain in Rome in February.

So if you've got blank pages in your diary and itchy feet, settle back for some inspiration and plenty of travel nattering.

Find out more at https://www.kidventures.co.uk 

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Sun or snow, the best Christmas markets and whether to go away for the Christmas holidays?  In this episode, the Kidventures family travel podcast hosts are chatting all about winter breaks with kids, including tips on a magical break in Lapland.

From tales of Christmas dinners abroad with no gravy to why you need more gloves and socks than you think, there's tips and inspiration on the different kinds of winter breaks you might plan and whether you can persuade your kids to swap family traditions for exotic destinations.

With ideas for festive ice rinks, Christmas markets around the UK, Christmas escapes to the seaside and why it's worth flying on Christmas day itself, there's plenty of inspiration to keep you going for a bit longer than usual, as the Kidventures hosts take their own short winter break before returning with new episodes of the podcast in 2020.

Find out more at https://www.kidventures.co.uk 

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If you love travel, the chances are you've owned at least one Lonely Planet guide book - and as a family traveller, something from the Lonely Planet Kids range. In this episode, the Kidventures family travel podcast hosts are joined by Lonely Planet Kids' own family travel expert and author Imogen Hall.

Chatting about why there's nothing like travel to inspire and teach kids, why you can't beat a sleeper train and what the future of family travel might hold, Imogen reveals some of her own family travel experiences and tips on exploring the globe with kids.

Covering everything from slow travel to lessons learned while travelling, not to mention revealing that Lonely Planet is at least partly responsible for her own husband and family, this episode is perfect if you live, breathe and dream travel.

Find out more at https://www.kidventures.co.uk or from Lonely Planet Kids at https://www.lonelyplanet.com/kids

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Who loves Disney? It's one of the ultimate family holidays, especially with kids of a certain age - but if you've never been, it can also seem pricy and tricky to organise. So in this episode, the Kidventures family travel podcast hosts are joined by Disney obsessive Emma Conway, aka blogger Brummy Mummy of 2, to share her tips.

From advice on which park to visit first, how to get the most out of your visit for the least money, and what you might not expect from a Disney trip to Florida, Emma shares what she wishes she'd known before her first trip as well as the best age for a Disney trip with kids.

Faced with Cathy, who's never been to a Disney park as an adult or a child, she also reveals one of her magic moments and explains why her family has a special Disney budget fund so they can keep visiting. And Ting, who visited as a child and would love to go back with her boys, discovers that maybe here youngest son isn't too young for some Disney magic after all...

Find out more at https://www.kidventures.co.uk or on Emma's blog at https://www.brummymummyof2.co.uk/

Check out the other podcast episodes or subscribe for more family travel inspiration, tips, destination advice and recommendations from some of the UK's top family travel experts, including hosts Cathy and Ting from family travel blogs MummyTravels.com and My-Travelmonkey.com. 

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