Looking for a Christmas getaway that your kids will remember for years? In this episode of Travel with Kids, I'm sharing festive destinations we've visited, plus the Christmas trips still on my bucket list!

From Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party to big-city decorations and cozy mountain towns, we're talking about different ways to experience the season as a family, including Vail when you don't ski!

Destinations covered in this episode:

🎄 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party: A festive night at Walt Disney World and a special way to celebrate with your kids.

🏰 Asheville, North Carolina: Christmas at the Biltmore Estate and our family's holiday getaway.

🗽 New York City: Iconic decorations, holiday experiences, and the excitement of NYC at Christmas.

🌆 Chicago, Illinois: A festive big-city trip with Christmas markets, ice skating, and plenty of hot chocolate.

🏔️ Vail, Colorado: A mountain-town Christmas with plenty to enjoy—even if skiing isn't part of your plans.

✨ St. Augustine, Florida: Nights of Lights and a warmer-weather option for a holiday getaway.

❄️ Leavenworth, Washington: We visited this Bavarian-style town in March, but it left me dreaming about a return trip at Christmas!

I'm also sharing the destinations on my Christmas travel bucket list: Quebec City, European Christmas markets, especially in Germany, Lapland in Finland, Park City, and possibly a cozy Vermont getaway.

Whether you're planning this year's holiday trip or collecting ideas for the future, come dream with me about where to make your next Christmas memories!

LINKS:

Blog Post: Magical Christmas Trips to Take in the USA with Kids

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If you have LEGO-loving kids, Billund, Denmark might just deserve a spot on your family travel bucket list!

In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about visiting Billund with kids. We traveled to Denmark for a special birthday trip with my two oldest kids, and Billund was the perfect first stop, especially because one of those birthdays was celebrated at LEGOLAND!

We'll talk about what it's actually like to visit the home of LEGO, how LEGO House compares to LEGOLAND, how much time I'd recommend spending in Billund, and what our experience was like getting around without a car.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why we decided to include Billund in our Denmark trip
• Getting to Billund and what the town is actually like
• Our experience at LEGO House and why it's so much more than a museum
• Our favorite LEGOLAND rides, including Minifigure Speedway, Flying Eagle, and The TEMPLE
• What it was like celebrating a birthday at LEGOLAND
• Getting around Billund without renting a car
• How many days I recommend spending in Billund
• How we combined Billund with Copenhagen for a larger Denmark itinerary

If your family loves LEGO or you're looking for a European destination that feels especially fun and manageable with school-age kids, this episode will help you decide whether Billund belongs on your itinerary.

And stay tuned for the next episode, where I'll share our Copenhagen itinerary with kids, including Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn, a canal tour, castles, pastries, and even a day trip to Sweden!

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Thinking about visiting Copenhagen, Denmark with kids? From colorful Nyhavn and Danish pastries to castles and rides at Tivoli Gardens, this city was a highlight of my birthday trip with my two oldest kids!

In this episode of Travel with Kids, I'm sharing our Copenhagen experience and ideas for putting together your own family itinerary with time for the big sights and a few pastry stops along the way.

In this episode:

• Exploring Nyhavn and seeing Copenhagen from the water on a canal tour

• Visiting the Danish Architecture Center with kids

• Making time for Danish pastries

• Exploring Strøget and Rosenborg Castle

• Spending a day at Tivoli Gardens

• Taking a day trip to Malmö, Sweden

Whether Copenhagen is your main destination or part of a bigger Denmark trip, this episode will help you start planning a city break with your kids.