Travel Tips
where we stayed
need some suggestions?
We know it is hard to find the right place to stay when traveling, especially while traveling with children, so we’ve compiled a list of of our favorite places to stay based on our travel blog destinations.
- Le Marais apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
- Baths: 1
- Child Friendly: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
- Kitchen: Kitchenette
- Close to: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Louvre Palace & Museum, Seine River, Pantheon, Restaurants, Shopping
- Metro Stop: Strasbourg-Saint-Denis 3 blocks away
- L'Authentic apartment - Old Town
- Bedrooms: 3
- Baths: 1
- Child Friendly: Yes
- Elevator: No
- Kitchen: Yes
- Close to: Beach, Promenade des Anglais, Castle Hill, Farmers Market, Shopping, Restaurants
- Train Station: 5 minutes via City Tram
- Apartment inside rampart walls
- Bedrooms: 4
- Baths: 2
- Child Friendly: Yes
- Elevator: No
- Kitchen: Yes
- Close to: Train Station, Ramparts, Palace of the Popes, Bridge of Avignon, Restaurants, Shopping
- Train Station: 5 minute walk
- Casa Caracola Bungalow
- Bedrooms: 1
- Baths: 1
- Child Friendly: No
- Elevator: No - small, stand alone bungalow with a few steps
- Kitchen: Yes
- Close to: beach, grocery store, town center, restaurants
- Getting there: we suggest renting a car to get around this area
- There is a larger home on this gated property called Casa Marisa, which would be better suited for families.
- Beach access: Yes, though you will need to walk through a small wooded area (bring shoes) since homes are not allowed to be built directly on the beach in Costa Rica.
- Hotel El Viandante Grace y Renzo
- Bedrooms: varies depending on room
- Baths: 1
- Child Friendly: Yes
- Elevator: No
- Breakfast: Included
- Close to: Monteverde Cloud Forest (by car), restaurants, shopping
- Transportation: rental car or bus
- Note: This is a bed & breakfast so the rooms are just like hotel rooms with beds and a bath. We did not have our kids with us this trip, but they do have family rooms available. It's a great place to stay, clean, budget friendly, and a great location - though no frills.
- Apartamentos Torre de la Plata - City Center
- Bedrooms: 2
- Baths: 1
- Child Friendly: Yes
- Elevator: Yes
- Kitchen: Yes
- Close to: Torre del Oro, Seville Cathedral & La Giralda, Real Alcázar, Maria Luisa Park & Plaza de España, Restaurants, Shopping
- Train Station: 5 minutes by taxi
know when to book
Like most things travel related, rates for Airbnbs and vacation rentals can change drastically depending on the season. When planning your trip, be aware of what the high and low tourist seasons are for the city and country you are visiting. It can make the booking price vary up to $200 or more per night.