Take advantage of the years when you are not limited by school holidays and summer vacation. Travel with your toddlers. Here are five ideas to consider:
1. San Antonio, Texas.
There’s plenty for little ones and their parents to explore in this historic Texas city. Check out the DoSeum children’s museum where youngsters can play veterinarian or pilot in the imaginative Tot Spot or enjoy the nature area. Take in the San Antonio Zoo for hands-on experiences that engage the senses. The award-winning Kronkosky’s Tiny Tot Nature Spot offers seven areas where little explorers can hang like a monkey, dress like a zoo worker or get face-to-fin with a giant fish. thedoseum.org; sazoo.org; visitsanantonio.com
2. Families R Forte hotels, Europe.
In 10 destinations from Frankfurt to Florence, kids and their parents are welcomed at Rocco Forte Hotels with experiences and services tailored to the city as well as the ages and interests of each family. Your youngster will meet each hotel’s stuffed animal character and be eager to page through the accompanying fairy-tale storybook. Settle in with personalized welcome treats, pint-sized bathrobes and slippers. Check in with the concierge for carefully crafted itineraries that blend nap time with family-friendly activities. roccofortehotels.com
3. The Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Learn about Millie the Mallard, the historic hotel’s storied web-footed parent, when you and the family receive your personalized welcome to The Willard. The newly appointed Kid’s Concierge will make sure your stay is seamless by serving up resources that include cribs, strollers, rollaways, microwaves, books from the children’s lending library and games from the Treasure Chest. washington.intercontinental.com
