Sanity Perk: Public Restrooms
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Cornwall’s most famous surf beach with beginner-friendly surf schools running lessons for kids from age 5+. Wide, sandy, and consistently great waves. The beach café and rock pools at low tide are perfect for non-surfers. A Cornwall essential. Address: Fistral Beach, Newquay TR7 1HY Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Low Cost $
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One of Mykonos’s largest and least-crowded beaches, sheltered by a headland with clear turquoise water. Brilliant for older kids who want to try windsurfing, kayaking, or banana boat rides. Tavernas right on the beach. Far from the party scene — a genuinely relaxed family spot. Address: Kalafatis Beach, Mykonos 846 00 Google Maps: Click here…
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Dramatic clifftop ruins of the legendary castle of King Arthur, connected by a spectacular footbridge over the sea. Kids are completely swept up in the Arthurian legend. The new bridge and coastal views are breathtaking. Not suitable for strollers — steep steps. Address: Tintagel Castle, Tintagel PL34 0HE Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost:…
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Mykonos’s only inland village — a quiet, authentic square with a 16th-century monastery, local tavernas, and zero tourist chaos. A refreshing contrast to busy Chora. Kids can run freely around the village plateia and feed the cats. The monastery’s ornate wooden iconostasis is stunning. Address: Ano Mera, Mykonos 846 00 Google Maps: Click here for…
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World-famous biome domes housing the world’s largest indoor rainforest and a Mediterranean garden in a former china clay pit. Kids go wild in the tropical dome. The adventure zip wire and summer outdoor concerts make it an all-day destination. Address: Bodelva, St Austell PL24 2SG Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$$
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One of Cornwall’s most beautiful beaches — calm, sheltered, and sandy with crystal-clear water perfect for toddlers. The harbour town is packed with galleries, pasty shops, and ice cream. Arrive early in summer; parking fills fast. Address: Porthminster Beach, St Ives TR26 2EB Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Boat trip through dramatic sea caves and towering bird cliffs teeming with puffins, guillemots, and gannets. One of the most thrilling nature experiences in Northern Europe. Kids are completely spellbound. Book ahead in summer. Address: Vestmanna, Streymoy, Faroe Islands Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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One of the few accessible beaches in the Faroes with black sand, dramatic rock formations, and fascinating tidal pools. Kids love exploring the rocks and spotting sea creatures. A rare easy, flat family outing in the Faroes. Address: Leynar, Streymoy, Faroe Islands Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Walk through four distinct ecosystems — tropical rainforest, Laurentian forest, Gulf of St. Lawrence, and sub-Antarctic — all under one roof. Lynx, puffins, penguins, and sloths. One of the best family attractions in Canada. Address: 4777 Ave Pierre-De Coubertin, Montréal, QC H1V 1B3 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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Newly reimagined insectarium inside Parc Maisonneuve — immersive sensory exhibits where kids can get up close with live insects and experience the world from a bug’s perspective. Genuinely fascinating for all ages. Address: 4581 Rue Sherbrooke E, Montréal, QC H1X 2B2 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$