Travel with Conscience

Traveling with Children

Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand are fantastic locations for family travel. They offer a perfect balance of significant sights to see as well as endless cultural elements to explore including food, religion, music and dance. Encourage them to learn a few words of the local language. Simply riding a tuk-tuk around town will be exciting and filled with scenes they would never take in at home. The selection of hotels in any of these areas offer everything that families need in terms of amenities for children, food and poolside fun. All the regions have superb beach locations to include in your itineraries.

Of course the normal precautious against illness should be taken at all times:

1. Avoid cut fruits and vegetables from the roadside. Avoid fresh vegetables that may have been rinsed in local water. Avoid ice that may have been made with local water. Drink only bottled water.
2. Apply bug repellent at all times
3. Wash hands frequently
4. Be vigilant in applying sunscreen.
5. Make sure everyone’s vaccinations are to-date

Some areas have questionable medical facilities therefore it is wise to make sure you have sufficient medical insurance while you are traveling abroad.

Related Links and Articles

• Read our story about visiting Cambodia with our children
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