Frommer's Thailand with your Family (Frommers With Your Family Series)

Traveling with kids is not like traveling with normal human beings. Most guidebooks don't get this. Oh, they'll all include some "family friendly" ideas or attractions, but they seem to be written by people whose only exposure to kids has been from watching old episodes of the Brady Bunch: "Children will be charmed by the Louvre's extensive exhibition of paintings from the 16th century Flemish masters". Uh, right. Back here on planet earth, what MY little maniacs are interested in seeing is beaches, animals and ice cream - not necessarily in that order. Which is why I liked "Thailand with your family". The author has children of his own, with whom he has actually traveled in Thailand, and is realistic about what you can and cannot do when vacationing as a family. In Bangkok, for example, he focuses on which wats are not only interesting for adults but are particularly kid-friendly (such as not being super-crowded, or also having cool stuff you can climb on). In Chiang Mai, he includes in his description of the city where to find the best public playground. In the resort areas, he highlights hotels with "kid clubs" and sometimes even resident elephants. For me, when I'm planning a trip with the whole crew, I appreciate these kinds of details. There are a few minor issues with the book. It's pretty clearly a first edition, as I noticed a few typos and inconsistent spellings of place names. And it must have been written for the British market, because all prices are given in British pounds, and travel agencies or tour operators that are mentioned are all in the U.K. But as I said, these are minor quibbles. All in all, I'm impressed with this book. I'd never come across them before, but it looks like Frommers has a whole series of "with your family" books. If this one is any indication, I'll be seeking out others for future trips.

put The Fun Back Into Family Holidays

with Your Family Has All The Inside Knowledge And Advice For A Trouble-free Holiday Full Of Fabulous Memories For All The Family.

discover A Destination With:

• dramatic Mountain Landscapes And Tropical Island Paradise
• bustling Urban Cities To Traditional Buddhist Monasteries
• spectacular Festivals To Enjoy
• sublime Beaches With Shimmering Waters
• superb Snorkelling And Diving In Tropical Coral Reefs
• restaurants And Accommodations To Suit All Budgets
• a Welcoming And Child-friendly Culture

let Frommer's Show You Where Your Family Can:

• take A Jungle Ride On An Elephant
• enjoy The Bustle Of Bangkok By River Taxi
• discover Hidden Caves And Lagoons On A Sea Canoe Tour
• get Up Close With Exotic Animals At The Tiger Temple Refuge
• browse The Capital's Bustling Markets
• stay In A Beach-hut Hotel On The Waterfront

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The Frommer's Thailand With Your Family guide is a full colour, practical and accessible book for independently minded UK families looking to make the most of their family holiday. The guide will highlight the best opportunities for families in the region and offer expert opinion on where to stay, where to eat and where to spend your holiday time enjoyably. The family aspect of travelling will be integral to the text and the book a vibrant and visual guide to entice this market sector. The guide will build upon the success of the With Your Family first series. This guide covers among other areas: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and the North, Isan and the northeast, The Gulf of Thailand, coast and islands, Southern Thailand: the Gulf Coast and the Andaman Coast. Details include tourist orientated areas able to provide familiar foods and more adventurous cuisine, tourist-orientated transport, information about hotels, restaurant recommendations and candid assessments of the attractions on offer for families.