How to travel with kids

Start here. Plan Smart. Stay YOU.

The adventures you loved before kids can continue – now they just come with a lot more snacks.

At Mango Tree, we help travel lovers become confident family travelers—without losing your sense of self.

Every family travel journey starts somewhere...

Baby's first trip

You’re googling “passport photo for infants” and packing diapers like a game of Tetris.  Incorporating travel into your family from the get-go is important to you.

Toddler adventures

You’re through the first year and now everyone is ready to move. But you want beauty, not chaos — and a trip that isn’t a cruise or Disney.

Big kid getaways

They’re finally old enough for longer flights, and you’re mentally ready for more than poolside fries.  With sport and school schedules, where to even begin?

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Search for hotels

Finding unique, character-filled boutique hotels for families is the Mango Tree superpower.  We look for properties—not massive resorts—that welcome children without sacrificing adult enjoyment.  Search our hotel library, with new additions monthly.  When you book through us at no cost to you, you always get perks!

Plan With Us

It takes a village. Whether you need help choosing a destination, building a full itinerary, or sketching an annual travel roadmap, Mango Tree offers à la carte planning services to fit your family travel planning needs—and save you hours of research.

Check Back Often

Our blog is packed with honest, practical tips for traveling with kids—plus destination guides, hotel reviews, and stories to help you plan trips that are fun for the whole family (yes, even the grown-ups).  We’re constantly updating it and adding new destinations, so don’t be a stranger.

Find Your First Boutique Family Hotel

Browse our painstakingly curated and vetted collection of incredible properties that delight adults and kids alike.  Forget the default mega-resorts. Choose better. We’ll help you skip the buffet lines and find something real—thoughtful, beautiful, and still easy.

Kids Club at Martinhal Sagres Family Beach Resort

Martinhal Chiado

Lisbon, Portugal

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$ – most rooms under $500
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$$$ – family rooms $1000+

Diving into Europe with kids? Make it easy with short flights, apartment-style rooms, baby gear on hand, and a kids’ club so you can sneak out for dinner in the heart of Lisbon.

Infographic highlighting why Antigua is one of the best Caribbean islands with kids.

Carlisle Bay

Antigua, Caribbean

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$ – most rooms under $500
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For the nervous parent who needs a luxury break in the islands—spacious oceanfront rooms, a serene beach, and childcare for all ages, all in a safe environment.

Beach in the Caribbean

Grand Case Beach Club

French Saint Martin

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$ – most rooms under $500
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Ease into Caribbean travel with a small beachfront gem—kitchens for easy meals, calm water, a great pool for little kids, and French island flavor right outside your door.

Steal our shortlist

5 Boutique Family Hotels we LOVE for Beginners

These aren’t giant resorts or generic “family-friendly” listings—they’re thoughtful picks to help you travel well from the start.

Caribbean with kids

Planning Your First Family Trip Can Feel Overwhelming
—Let’s Change That.

Wherever you’re starting, we’ve got a service to match. Whether you need help picking the perfect hotel room with a separate sleeping space for a toddler, curating the right activities for a wide age range of siblings, or designing a seamless, luxury trip from start to finish—we’re here to make it easy (and fun).

Our Most Popular Articles for New Family Travelers

Think a family vacation can’t be relaxing for parents too? We’re here to change that. Plan a stress-free family trip that includes time for everyone to recharge. 

For many parents, the idea of a family trip to Europe feels overwhelming. With our help, it won’t.

We’ve made it our mission to become the experts in Caribbean family travel, and these islands are our favorite places to start. 

Why Trust the Mango Tree Team?

We've done the work

Boutique family hotels are our favorite thing. We can’t even count the hours of research we’ve done to find great family hotels around the globe. Hundreds. Thousands even.

We've been there

We’re a team of moms who made the transition from carry-ons to carseats. We leverage our expertise to help you plan trips you’ll actually enjoy, so you can make the most of your time together.

You're too busy not to

Your brain is already juggling school schedules, snacks, and that one kid’s mystery rash. You can’t afford to have 47 tabs open in a confusing morass of hotels and logistics. Why not let it feel easy?

Proof That Parents Can Travel Well

“I’m not sure I’ve ever felt more seen than I did during my first phone call with Lee and every interaction we had after that. Mango Tree just gets it. I don’t typically outsource these things, but I cannot put into words how glad I am that I did. And now I can’t wait to book our next family vacation through Mango Tree — I don’t think I’ll ever go back to doing it myself! Reach out to Lee now and you’ll immediately see why.” 
Jessica, Mom of 2, Traveled to a laid back boutique hotel for a break
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“I instantly loved this place you recommended. And to think – I  almost settled for [that huge all inclusive] because it was easy. I cannot thank you enough!” 

Julie, mom of 2, Traveled to a remote island instead of an all-inclusive resort in mexico
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Let’s Make This Whole Family Travel Thing Feel Easy.

We’d love to talk travel with you. Schedule a free 30-minute call so we can get to know your travel style—what lights you up, what you’d rather skip—and start imagining a trip that feels exciting and doable. No pressure, just real conversation and expert guidance.