World Travel Essentials for the Littlest Jet-Setters

There’s no better way for a family to spend quality time together than to take a summer vacation—especially a cool trip abroad. After all, when exploring somewhere fun and new, you’re pretty much guaranteed to make lasting memories while having the time of your lives. Here are a few products to check out if you’re still planning an end-of-summer adventure and want to get the littlest world travelers ready for take-off.

Travel Size Paper City Paris

If you’re heading to Europe, this mini paper Parisian city is a great vacation inspiration–or it’s the perfect way to bring the city of lights to your child’s fingertips while on an at-home staycation.  All you have to do is print out the template online, and then the kids can craft and play while you’re busy in planning mode. Free, madebyjoel.com

 

Richard Scarrys’s Busytown Busy, Busy Airport Game

A travel-themed toy is a great way to get the kids vacation-ready, not to mention that it puts nervous kiddies at ease about flying. This airport board game allows the whole family to take part in some pre-trip fun while “flying” everywhere from the mountains to the beach. $12.98, toysrus.com

 

 

 

 

Beatrix New York Papar Suitcase

Fashionable little flyers will want to have the perfect luggage that is not only practical, but stylish, too. This style savvy suitcase is roomy enough for international travel and is cute enough that you won’t even mind having to roll it through the airport. $94, beatrixny.com

 

 

 

Retro Passport Cover

Passport covers are cute and practical as they help to differentiate between each family member’s little blue book. The kids will easily know which stylish passport is theirs—especially when they hand them all over to mom and dad at the same time. $27, etsy.com

 

 

Flip-to-Win Hangman Travel Game

Fun plane activities are a must for those long international flights. This classic word game is ideal for in-flight entertainment, as it doesn’t contain any loose pieces and is a tried-and-true way for little ones to pass the time. $12.99, melissaanddoug.com

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