We just did this trip (daughter is 9) most of the kids were in that age range .
My daughter loved it!
No matter which trip you choose, I always *highly* recommend arriving at least a day ahead of time to allow yourself time to recover from jetlag, and to lower the stress of travel.Thanks. Any certain suggestions? I might arrive a day early to adjust to the time change and explore Frankfurt where my dad was born.
the first hotel is in Heidelberg, which is about an hour from Frankfurt.
Heidelberg is very easy to walk around and most people in the different shops speak English.
There is a restaurant called HUGO wine and dine that is walking distance to the hotel that had the best food on the trip !
The trip seems rushed in Munich, so if you can stay an extra day do so.(it is the last 2 days of trip)
1.if you want ice in your drinks you have to ask for it , even at mcdonald, s
2.our guides were Stephanie and Frankie.
I dont have any more advice except have a great time...
My kids will be 12 (girl), 9, and 9 (twin boys)next summer.
We're interested in the. Germany trip. I this a good age for them?
Thanks!! Frankie was our guide in London/Paris last year! We adored him!
How was the weather? Hot? Cool? Determining what to pack. I have all light summer clothes out right now.
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I wore mostly longer shorts and capris. I don't remember wearing jeans until we transferred to Paris after the ABD. I think I remember our guides mentioning that we were getting warmer weather than usual. I think it was in the high 70s low 80s mostly. We were lucky to avoid most rain. I did have a foldable travel windbreaker that I kept in my purse to pull out as needed. Our Neuschwanstein day was cooler than the others.
There is a great photo op on the bridge across from Neuschwanstein. You could coordinate the family that day (from the waist up, at least) if you're looking for that next Christmas card photo (if you're into that thing). You are doing a lot of walking up and down that day, so nothing crazy, but some in our group had cute scarfs, and I was happy I had at least taken time for makeup and hair even though it was an early morning. I'm talking more of a cute casual look if you want to plan for a specific family pic. The guides will take a LOT of individual family and whole group photos along the way.
Shoes - A lot of cobblestones, so shoes with heels are not the easiest. Walking or athletic shoes/sandals are fine for most of the touring/exploring. Ballet flats or a shoe with more of a block heel would work better if you're taking anything nicer for evening. It really isn't necessary and is really a matter of preference. It wasn't like a cruise where you dressed for dinner each day. I dressed up a little more for dinner at the castle and for our last night, but I wore patent ballet flats or wedge sandals for dinners. Nothing fancy.
Did you find ample free wifi opportunities? DH is worried about keeping in touch with the office. @@. I reminded him it is his VACATION, but I guess I can't complain, since his job is the reason we can pay to travel with ABD. LOLOLOL
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