Family Travel GuidesThe good news is that there are many family travel guides to choose from. The bad news is that all the choices can be overwhelming. 1. Fodor's Around the City With Kids
These family travel guides are very good for grandparents, parents, or anyone who wants to have a good time (yes, it is possible) traveling with kids.Each guidebook in this series describes dozens of fun and exciting things to do in Washington DC, Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris and other large cities around the world. The guides discuss excursions to skyscrapers, parks, swimming pool, museums, and puppet theaters, to name a few. Each suggestion includes a "Hey Kids!" section noting some interesting history or trivia about the place or neighborhood and a "Kid-Friendly Eats" section that reveals three or four nearby restaurants that children would enjoy. Fodor's Around the City With Kids also has practical information about the locations, including addresses, telephone numbers, cost of admission, hours, and which age group would enjoy it most. It even has games to play while getting to the location. These family guides are small, easy to carry, and full of colorful graphics and flip art. You can carry these books with you and use them along with other, more detailed guidebooks to plan great trips with your kids. 
Some love Fodor's Around the City With Kids and praise these guides, saying they are full of fun ideas for entertaining kids of all ages.Others say the books contain inaccurate information, are poorly organized, and are full of overblown enthusiasm about certain attractions. The lack of maps is another problem, so you'll need a good map to carry with you. Check out our <>maps<> section for ideas on the best maps to have for your family trip. These travel guides are printed in red type, which some find hard on the eyes. 2. Frommer's With Kids Travel Guides
Frommer's With Kids travel guides tell it like it is, so you'll know which hotels have cribs and rollaway beds and which restaurants gladly offer high chairs. You'll also find hotels and restaurants in a variety of price ranges.These family travel guides discuss entertainment options ranging from interactive museums, concerts and puppet shows to sports, shopping, and outdoor activities. The Frommer's With Kids guidebooks list exact prices (instead of a price range) and contain many colorful maps.
It's hard to get universal agreement on what makes good hotel and restaurant recommendations for families. The Frommer's With Kids series of family travel guides is loved by some as a fun, helpful planning tool.Others complain that the suggested hotels and restaurants are not affordable, the children's menus are too limited in some of the listed restaurants, and that some of the restaurants have too much noise and stimulation for kids. 3. Dummies Travel Guides
The Dummies family travel guides offer down-to-earth trip-planning advice. You'll learn what you shouldn't miss and what you can skip. These guides will help you plan your time, whether you have a few short days or you can devote more time to exploring your destination.Dummies guidebooks show the best hotels and restaurants for different budgets. You'll also find suggestions for guided tours, shopping and nightlife. These family travel guides indicate which attractions are "kid friendly." You'll also find fun things to do for various ages and abilities. The Dummies travel guides have detailed black-and-white maps and lots of transportation tips.
Some like the humor and easy-to-understand information in these guidebooks, saying they are helpful and fun for novices and experienced family travelers alike.Others say the Dummies family travel guides lack depth, are poorly organized, and are incomplete when covering large regions. Our Family Travel Tips Additional Family Travel Guides Check out our other ideas for good family travel guides. Fodor's Gold Fodor's See It Fodor's Up Close Frommer's Dollar A Day Frommer's Unofficial Moon Travel Guides Rick Steves Travel Guides
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