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The Best Kids Luggage and Travel Backpacks in 2024

Searching for the right luggage or travel backpack for your junior explorers? Petit Passeport Editors have rounded up the best luggage and travel backpacks for children of all ages, from scooter luggage to ride-on luggage, kids’ first luggage to tween and teen-friendly luggage, and everything in between.

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Know Before You Go: Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

Soaring city skyline views, onsen-style spa, award-winning dining, outstanding welcome amenities for adults and kids, afternoon tea, gourmet Pizza Bar on 38th, Krug partnership, memorable service touches, and more. An in-depth stay review of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, including what to know before you go.

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Charting New Horizons: Eric Stoen of Travel Babbo

When former healthcare executive, Eric Stoen, started sharing his family’s trips on Facebook back in the early aughts, he had no idea he was pioneering the family travel influencer space. After being named the World's #4 Most Influential Traveler by Forbes, the World's Best Family Traveler by Fodor’s, and visiting all 7 continents in 2023, Eric is now preparing for his next big adventure: sending his oldest to college. Here, he shares his reflections on a travel-filled life.

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24 Little Luxuries To Elevate Your Next Family Trip

Let’s face it — even the most luxurious trips with kids may not always feel luxurious. After all, it’s still parenting, just with better scenery. However, these little travel luxuries can elevate the experience of any family trip, whether you’re flying first class or coach.

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Know Before You Go: Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler

Alpine resort, heated outdoor pools and hot tubs, outdoor games area, hot cocoa and cider by the camper, sauna and spa, Braidwood Tavern, SIDECUT Steakhouse, skiing and mountain trails, Whistler Village, black bears, Lost Lake Park, seasonal kids playroom (winter), and more. An in-depth stay review of Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler, including what to know before you go.

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Empowering Explorer Families: Gemma Gaisano Ng and Daniel Ng of No Reception Club

Globetrotting parents, Gemma Gaisano Ng and Daniel Ng, were determined to continue exploring the world after having kids. But they realized that travel would need to look a little different, including having the right gear to consciously unplug and fully experience every moment of their family adventures. When they couldn’t find gear that met their needs, the idea for No Reception Club was born.

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The Best Family Hotels in Turks and Caicos

Wondering where to stay in Turks and Caicos with kids? Whether you’re looking for top hotels with the best kids clubs, pools, and beaches, or best places to stay for nature lovers, foodies, wellness-enthusiasts, and more, we’ve rounded up a selection of the best hotels for families in Providenciales and beyond.

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Know Before You Go: One&Only Palmilla (Los Cabos)

Character-filled historic property, beach club and swimmable beach (one of very few in Cabo), complimentary Kids Club, stunning pools, Forbes 5-star spa, Jean-Georges dining concept, yacht excursions, and more. An in-depth stay review of One&Only Palmilla, including what to know before you go.

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Blazing New Trails: Henley Vazquez of Fora

Co-founder and travel agent # 1 at Fora — named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2023 — Henley Vazquez channeled her passion for travel into creating a modern, barrier-breaking agency focused on empowering anyone with a passion for travel to build a business they love.

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Flying Around the World with Kids

Long flights with kids may sound daunting, but — like anything — with preparation and practice, it is doable. Below, Petit Passeport Editors share their experience flying around the world with kids ages 5 and 7 years old on a family trip to Bali flying Singapore Airlines in Premium Economy, which included the world’s two longest nonstop flights at nearly 20 hours each way (spoiler alert: it was easier than many flights to Europe for one key reason). They also reveal their top takeaways, tips, and money-saving hacks for long-haul flights with kids.

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Inspiring Authentic Experiences: Elizabeth Gordon of Extraordinary Journeys

Born in Kenya, grew up in France, educated at Stanford, owned a business in Argentina — Elizabeth Gordon’s story is anything but ordinary. Today, she leads a company helping travelers have authentic, transformative experiences in some of the world’s most extraordinary places, while traveling the world with her young son.

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