From planning and survival tips to youth hostels, restaurants, camping, language, and renting homes, this guide makes it possible to take the kids to Europe safely and, perhaps more importantly, sanely.

The Overseas Travel Guide for Thinking Families Can an eight-year-old have fun in Paris? Can you entertain a teenager in Madrid? Will an extended family vacation to Europe be a unique and rewarding experience? Absolutely, says Cynthia Harriman, who has gathered the wisdom gained from months of travel abroad with her family into this comprehensive and essential guide. Inside you’ll find all the insider information a family needs to survive and get the most out of a trip to Europe. Look inside for invaluable tips on:• Accommodations and restaurants• Customs and cultural differences• Language skills• Hostels, camping, and home exchange• Recommended sites and activities• Finding affordable fun for the entire family