London, England
What a better place to take the family than the land of Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, and real princes and princesses? Let’s be honest, William and Harry truly are charming and Cinderella doesn’t have anything on Kate. Marvel at palaces and the Crown Jewels. Reveal the magical world of Boy Who Lived on a filming location tour. Take a spin on the London Eye, one of the world’s largest Ferris wheels. With an entertaining albeit dark past, the Tower of London is a favorite for kids with its interactive exhibits. The changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace definitely can’t be missed.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Move over Disney, this city is staking its claim as the Happiest Place on Earth – and it makes a strong case. Maybe it’s the way it awakens the inner child in everyone with the world’s second oldest amusement park, Tivoli Gardens, right in the city’s center. Perhaps it’s the way it celebrates youth with family sections its buses, parks that encourage playtime, and an entire Children’s Museum. It could be Denmark’s exciting Viking past or the city’s brightly colored streets. Whatever it is, Copenhagen’s citizens absolutely love living here, and travelers are itching to capture its blissful charms for themselves.
Rome, Italy
The Eternal City has always been a fan favorite, especially with families. Time travel to Ancient Rome at the Colosseum and Roman Forum, where you’ll learn all about the Gladiators and kids’ imaginations will run wild with epic battles, sword fights, and champions. Make a wish at the stunning Trevi Fountain, and let the little ones exhaust their energy by climbing the Spanish Steps or running around Piazza Navona. Plus, there’s no such thing as a picky eater in Rome when there’s endless pasta, pizza and gelato to enjoy.
