Travel gives families some of their best memories. We want the places we love to stay just as welcoming for the next family, and the people who live there to benefit from our visits. This page explains, simply and honestly, what we encourage, how we work and what we still want to do better.
Responsible travel tips for families
Small choices add up, and children often enjoy them the most.
- Bring a refillable water bottle for each person and fill it where tap water is safe to drink.
- Carry a light shopping bag and say no to extra plastic bags and straws.
- Plan fewer places per day and stay longer in each one: less driving, more time together.
- Turn off the air conditioning and the lights when you leave the hotel room.
- Keep the beach, the park and the trail as clean as you found them, and take your rubbish with you.
Choosing local guides and businesses
When money stays in the city you visit, tourism supports the families who live there. We encourage you to eat in family-run restaurants, buy crafts from local makers and markets, and book tours with licensed local guides who know the history and the people of their city.
Respecting places and cultures
- Learn a few words of the local language: a simple hello and thank you open many doors.
- Dress respectfully when visiting mosques, churches and other places of worship, and follow the rules at the entrance.
- Ask before taking photos of people.
- Stay on marked paths in nature areas and old sites, and never take stones, shells or plants as souvenirs.
- Be patient in busy places and keep noise low in quiet neighbourhoods.
Less waste and smarter transport
Where it suits your family, we encourage walking, trams, metros and trains for city days, and shared transfers when they make sense. Many old city centres are easier to enjoy on foot. When a private car with driver is the better choice, for example with small children or a lot of luggage, we plan the route so the car is used well, without unnecessary trips.
How we work with local suppliers
We work with hotels, drivers and guides in the cities we cover, and we prefer partners we know well and who treat their guests and their teams fairly. We share your needs with them clearly so nothing is wasted, from the right room to the right size of car. When you tell us what matters to you, such as a hotel that takes care of its surroundings, we look for options that fit.
What we aim to improve
We are a travel planner, not an expert body, and we are still learning. We aim to:
- Suggest more walking routes and public transport tips in our city guides.
- Offer more tours and experiences run by local guides and small businesses.
- Use fewer printed documents and send travel papers digitally when possible.
- Listen to our guests' ideas and share what works with our partners.
Share your ideas
Do you have a tip for travelling more responsibly with children? We would be happy to hear it. Write to us or send us a message on WhatsApp.
