National Geographic Bucket List Family Travel

In this indispensable guide by the mega-popular Bucket List Family, discover expert tips for traveling with kids and 50 not-to-be-missed destination itineraries.

As a family of five, the Bucket List Family has swum with whales in Tonga, slept in castles in Ireland, lived on a houseboat in Amsterdam, eaten breakfast with giraffes in Kenya, spent Halloween in Disneyland, and visited more than 90 countries around the world. Now, Jessica Gee brings her tips and tricks to you in the ultimate expert’s guide to traveling as a family.

This beautifully illustrated guide provides all the know-how to fulfill your own family’s bucket list—including how-tos for picking a destination, packing, budgeting, and even surviving a 12-hour plane ride. Along with personal family anecdotes, Jess offers 50 itineraries for family-friendly destinations and inspiring top-10 lists with destinations for every age. You’ll learn everything you need to know to take a family vacation to:

South Africa, where you can walk on a beach with penguins

Utah, where ice castles bring a world of magic to a vacation full of natural wonders

Berlin, where holidays come to life at beloved Christmas markets

The Galapagos, where your kids will squeal with joy as they encounter penguins and larger-than-life tortoises

Alaska, where you’ll feel you’ve gone truly wild in the last frontier

And so much more!

This insider’s guide from one of the world’s most traveled families will inspire you to create new and lasting memories with your family for years to come.