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The Best Carry-On Luggage for Family Travel in 2025
Looking for stylish, functlonal luggage that you don’t have to check? Check out our editors’ round-up of the best carry-on luggage options for your family travel adventures, from top-of-the-line heirloom pieces to high-quality, value-priced options.
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.
Know Before You Go: Montage Palmetto Bluff (South Carolina)
Family bike rides, nightly s’mores, “Festive Frolic” bounce house, dolphin cruises, and more. An in-depth (repeat) stay review of Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina, including what to know before you go.
The Best Kids Luggage and Travel Backpacks in 2025
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.
Know Before You Go: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai (Kailua-Kona, Hawaii)
Swimmable saltwater aquarium pool with fish and an Eagle Ray, beach resort, pool days, kids club, golf resort, exceptional service touches, and more. An in-depth stay review of Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, including what to know before you go.
Know Before You Go: Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts (Waimea, Hawaii)
Sunsets on the beach, pool days, kids club, rooms and suites for families, elegant design, and more. An in-depth stay review of Mauna Lani, an Auberge Resort, including what to know before you go.
4 Days in Hawaii with Kids: Big Island
A 4-Day family celebration trip to the Big Island, comparing stay experiences at two different resorts: Mauna Lani, An Auberge Resort and Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.
Know Before You Go: Hotel Royal Evian (Évian-les-Bains, France)
Luxury family spa resort overlooking Lac Leman, expansive grounds and gardens, Palace designation, Michelin 1-star restaurant, multiple pools, baby club, kids’ club, and teens’ club, evian®SPA with family and kids’ spa treatments, funicular to town, and more. An in-depth stay review of Hotel Royal Evian, including what to know before you go.
A Month in Switzerland with Kids
Our week-by-week itinerary for a month-long family journey through Switzerland and France, from Lac Leman and the Swiss Riviera to ski towns, charming villages, vibrant cities, and spa resorts.
Know Before You Go: Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern
Historic Belle Epoque hotel overlooking Lac Luzern, lakeside promenade, Seebad access, kids menus, service issues, limited dining options in August, small rooms for price, and more. An in-depth stay review of Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, including what to know before you go.
Know Before You Go: Grand Resort Bad Ragaz (Switzerland)
Luxury family spa resort in the mountains, Hellenic indoor pool, thermal spa with grotto and waterfall, expansive grounds and gardens, a whopping three restaurants with Michelin stars (1-star, 2-star, and 3-star), kids’ club, Bad RagArtz festival, scenic day trips including the Bernina Express, and more. An in-depth stay review of Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland, including what to know before you go.
Know Before You Go: Switzerland Summer Camps
A comprehensive guide to summer camps in Switzerland.
Know Before You Go: Mandarin Oriental Geneva
Rhone River, Lac Leman, connecting rooms for families, elegant design, kids amenities, excellent dining, riverside bistrot, and more. An in-depth stay review of Mandarin Oriental Geneva, including what to know before you go.
Know Before You Go: The Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts (Telluride, Colorado)
San Juan Mountains, ski-in/ski-out, rooftop pool, free gondola connecting Mountain Village to Telluride, Camp Madeline kids club (seasonal), nightly s’mores, Reflection Plaza ice skating rink and green space, and more. An in-depth stay review of The Madeline Hotel and Residences, by Auberge Resorts, including what to know before you go.
The Best Cozy Travel Sets for the Whole Family
Regardless of whether you are flying private or commercial, first class or coach, our edit of the best cozy travel sets can help make any flight feel that much more luxurious.
Know Before You Go: Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts (Santa Fe, New Mexico)
Lodge on three hundred acres outside Santa Fe, hiking and horseback riding trails in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, stables and donkeys, family pool, spacious rooms with fireplaces and terraces, thoughtful service touches, generous celebration amenities, and more. An in-depth stay review of Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts, including what to know before you go.
Know Before You Go: Hotel Okura Amsterdam
De Pijp neighborhood, multiple Michelin star restaurants, indoor pool, spa and wellness center, connecting rooms for families, kids amenities, and more. An in-depth stay review of Hotel Okura Amsterdam, including what to know before you go.
8 Days in the Netherlands with Kids
A city-to-country 8-Day family journey through the Netherlands, from the bucolic woodlands to the kid-friendly museums of Amsterdam.