Family Travel Guides

Welcome to our family travel guides — complete, first-hand planning guides built from our own trips around the world. Each one walks you through the tickets, transportation, where to stay, and the small details that make a big difference. Pick a destination below and start planning.

South America

PERU · SOUTH AMERICA

The Machu Picchu Planning Guide

Tickets and circuits, the train, getting there, where to stay, and a printable packing checklist — everything we learned planning our family’s trip.

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Michelle’s Tip: these guides are great for taking offline, be sure to read their related articles to get the real feel for the experience. Happy travels!

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