It’s all about the little ones Then: children were often an afterthought when it came to planning a
family trip; parents’ priorities – relaxation or gallery-hopping, for example – came first and youngsters were expected to behave impeccably, despite the absence of anything to engage, excite or entertain them. Now: children are specifically catered for as a group with very distinct needs. Museums and art galleries in particular have upped their game with kid-friendly tours, interactive exhibits and a much more tolerant approach to the occasional squawk from a toddler. New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art helps inspire little ones before their visit with the #MetKids website, while the British Museum offers free family activity trails. Many restaurants offer children’s menus (plus colouring pens and paper) as standard and big airlines such as Emirates offer kids activity packs; of course, in-flight entertainment now gives each member of the family the ability to choose what they want to watch, listen to or play. Forgotten an essential piece of kid-related kit? Never fear – there are now various hire companies ready to jump at the chance to help you out.
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