The Unique Challenges PARENTS Face When Traveling With CHILDREN Family Travel Association Summit September 2015

Everyone has conflicting goals. Centre Pompidou, Paris Challenge #1 Everyone has conflicting goals. Centre Pompidou, Paris

You’re on the kids’ schedule, not your own. Sagrada Familia, Barcelona Challenge #2 You’re on the kids’ schedule, not your own. Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

Challenge #3 Motion sickness, ear infections, lost teddy bears, and other sudden changes of plan Anguilla, Caribbean

Cancellation fees Transatlantic flight Challenge #4 Cancellation fees Transatlantic flight

Peak pricing and crowds during school breaks The Louvre, Paris Challenge #5 Peak pricing and crowds during school breaks The Louvre, Paris

Long lines with restless kids Ile de la Cité, Paris Challenge #6 Long lines with restless kids Ile de la Cité, Paris

The usual rules and remedies don’t work Barcelona, Spain Challenge #7 The usual rules and remedies don’t work Barcelona, Spain

Hotels that pretend to be kid-friendly Challenge #8 Hotels that pretend to be kid-friendly

Unusual food Playa del Carmen, Mexico Challenge #9 Unusual food Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Making adult destinations appealing to kids Bratislava, Slovakia Challenge #10 Making adult destinations appealing to kids Bratislava, Slovakia

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Who’s Traveling 50% have kids aged 12 - 17 41% have kids aged 5 - 11   19% want multi-generational trips WendyPerrin.com Family Trip Requests

Where They’re Traveling Most Popular Countries 14% United States 11% Italy 11% Great Britain 8% France 6% Mexico 5% Costa Rica Most Popular Regions 41% Europe 20% North America 9% South America 8% Caribbean 8% Asia 5% Central America 3% Africa & the Middle East 2% Australia and the Pacific 4% Don’t know where to go WendyPerrin.com Family Trip Requests

Biggest Challenges They Face 29% Picking the best locations within a destination 14% Choosing the right destination 14% Pacing: Finding the right balance between activities and downtime 12% Finding the right rental villa/apartment 11% Finding the right hotel rooms 11% Logistics WendyPerrin.com Family Trip Requests

Top Interests and Concerns 29% Food 27% Being active 24% Hiring kid-friendly guides 22% Access to a beach 16% Relaxation 16% Local Culture 16% Access to a pool WendyPerrin.com Family Trip Requests

Happy Travels With Your FAMILY! The Blue Lagoon, Iceland