The Top 10 Absolute Best Places to Travel with a Baby

February 9, 2025

Alright baby jetsetters, are you ready for your parents to take you on the adventure of your lifetime? Lucky you! These are the absolute BEST destinations to travel with a baby (or toddler) around the world, tried and true by our little family! So whether you want to stay close to home, or jet-set a little further away around the world, these are the best destinations to travel with a baby, and the best time of year to travel to them!

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What are the best places to travel with a baby?

Portugal

Portugal is an exceptional destination to travel with a baby! The Portuguese are extremely baby-friendly, and when we went with our baby we were surprised to learn quickly that you will be encouraged to skip EVERY line if you have a baby (like, rushed to the front! even at Starbucks!) it’s such a nice community in Portugal, and we felt SO welcome everywhere with a little one. I recommend flying into Porto and heading to Douro Valley (wine country!) and maybe rent a villa on the coast in Comporta if you are down for a little road trip with your little one!

(By the way, my review comparing all the best travel strollers, including our FAVORITE travel stroller, is here)

When we went to the Six Senses Douro Valley with our little one at just three months old, I asked if the hotel had a crib, they replied that they have absolutely everything we need for the baby, and that we should ‘bring nothing’. They also had wonderful in-room childcare available at 20 euros per hour, which we used and loved!

By the way — if you’re interested in booking Six Senses (or any of the hotels on this list), with FREE VIP Jetset Perks, you can book directly through me here. I offer complimentary hotel bookings and through my relationships with the top hotels in the world, can secure you preferred perks like daily complimentary breakfast, resort credits, and priority for room upgrades at no extra cost to you! Just shoot me an email to [email protected] with the trip you have in mind.

Where to stay in Portugal with a baby

We loved this hotel in Porto with a baby, then we headed to Six Senses Douro Valley which was AMAZING, and I also recommend renting a villa in the cute, low-key surfside town of Comporta, a great family-friendly Portugal destination.

Tokyo, Japan

Japan is one of the most baby-friendly travel destinations in the world. The culture is exceptionally clean, organized, and beautiful!!! It’s an amazing trip to do as a family, and they’re SO friendly toward babies and toddlers.

We did a trip to Tokyo with our baby boy at 16 months old, but I think it would have been a good vacation spot for babies of any age! Check out our Tokyo itinerary with a toddler here.

Why is Tokyo a good travel destination with a baby (or toddler!)

The culture in Japan is extremely baby-friendly, the public transit is easy (and stroller friendly!), or the entire city is walkable as well if you want to get your steps (and stroller naps) in! We found it to be a great destination for our baby boy, and there are lots of parks to walk to, too! For babies that have turned into toddlers, Tokyo is an exceptional toddler travel destination for its exciting interactive museums, kid-friendly attractions, and Tokyo’s Disneyland!

The best time of year to visit Japan with a baby

The best time of year to visit Japan is April-May or September-October, when temperatures are mild, there isn’t much rain, and skies are generally clear and sunny! Any time of year is beautiful in Japan, but my favorite season to visit is cherry blossom season (April/May) or fall in Japan! We did Tokyo in October and the weather was absolutely gorgeous.

Mexico

If you’re looking to get away as a family somewhere tropical and want an easy trip full of relaxation (much-needed in that first year, especially!!!!), Mexico is a perfect choice for your family vacation with a baby! We’ve been to Mexico a few times with our son Harrison and each time is so amazing. He loves it, and the hotels in Mexico are so good and accommodating with kids and babies!

Where to stay in Mexico with a baby

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Belmond Maroma

Belmond Maroma is such a beautiful option if you’re traveling to the Riviera Maya with a baby and still want that truly luxurious beach escape that feels peaceful and intimate. It sits on one of the most stunning stretches of white sand in the Riviera Maya, and the whole property has a relaxed, low-key feel that makes it really easy with little ones. The resort itself is fairly small and spread out in a way that feels calm and manageable, which I always appreciate when traveling with a baby.

The suites are gorgeous, spacious, and very private, many with terraces or plunge pools overlooking the jungle or ocean. The hotel can also provide thoughtful family amenities like cribs, high chairs, and babysitting services if you want a night out for dinner.

It’s the kind of place where you can spend slow mornings at the beach, afternoons by the pool, and just really enjoy being together.

Even better, if you book this hotel through me via email or directly through my portal here, I can add complimentary VIP perks like daily breakfast, a $100 resort credit, complimentary room upgrades, and early check-in or late checkout when available.

The Rosewood Mayakoba

If you’re looking for a luxury resort in Mexico that is great with little ones and luxe at the same time, it’s the Rosewood Mayakoba. We headed here when my son was just 3 months old as our first international trip with a baby, and I couldn’t be happier we did. The service at this resort is sooo good, when we arrived our room was stocked with a bottle warmer, baby bath tub, sterilizers and more. They have everything you need!!! And their service goes above and beyond to be sure to give your family the vacation you deserve. They also have super-talented on-site nannies available, which we loved using.

Make sure you take some time to yourselves to go to the Sense spa, which sits on its own private island overlooking beautiful, lush, limestone lagoons!

BTW, for free breakfast for two at the Rosewood, a $125 resort credit, and a room upgrade (if available), you can book directly through me here. I offer complimentary hotel bookings and can secure preferred perks like daily complimentary breakfast, resort credits, and priority for room upgrades at no extra cost to you!

The Waldorf Astoria Pedregal Los Cabos

The Waldorf Astoria Pedregal Los Cabos is a jaw-droppingly-beautiful hotel nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Cabo’s majestic cliffs, in the prestigious gated resort community of Pedregal. This resort is amazing, and we love it here so much (we also babymooned here!)

And ALL the rooms at the Waldorf have an in-room plunge pool?! Which is so ideal if you’re traveling with little ones like we were with my 9-month old baby boy. He loooooved the private pool, which was always a balmy 85-90 degrees (perfect for babies!!!).

If you’re interested in booking Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos, you can book directly through me here. My travel agency offers complimentary hotel bookings and can secure you preferred Jetset perks like daily complimentary breakfast, resort credits, and priority for room upgrades at no extra cost to you (at any of these hotels!)

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For families and multi-generational groups looking for a Mexico all-inclusive resort that’s good with families, look into Finest Playa Mujeres! I loved this hotel and it is the only all-inclusive luxury family friendly resort in greater Cancun, and the only one of the three resorts that isn’t adults-only!

It’s easy to see why young families are drawn to Finest – not only do they have the most expansive and beautiful kids club I’ve ever seen (waterslides, movies, round-the-clock activities, full-time nannies at no additional cost (!!!!!!!) & the option to stay with your kids if you want to!), but the family-friendly atmosphere throughout the resort is one that will make every family want to come back year after year.

Grand Velas

Grand Velas Riviera Maya is a true LUXURY all-inclusive resort in Mexico and one of those rare resorts that truly gets traveling with a baby – without ever making it feel like you’re “settling”! The suites are spacious enough for cribs, naps, and early bedtimes, the service is intuitive and genuinely helpful, and the all-inclusive format removes so much of the mental load when traveling with a little one. You can enjoy beautiful pools, excellent dining, and a serene spa while still keeping your baby’s routine intact – which, in my experience, is the real luxury. AND you dIt’s polished, calm, and wonderfully easy, making it an ideal first Mexico trip with a baby.

Bermuda

Bermuda with a baby was so much fun. Just a two-hour direct flight from the east coast, and suddenly we were in a pastel paradise of pink sand beaches, calm turquoise water, colonial towns, and the kind of breezy, easy energy that makes traveling with a little one feel RELAXING!!! We swapped sound machines for real ocean waves, stroller walks for oceanside strolls, and found that even with naps and feedings in the mix, we still felt like we were on a proper vacation. Bermuda is tiny, safe, and stunning, and I’d go back in a heartbeat with or without kids in tow. We split our stay between The St. Regis, Rosewood, and Hamilton Princess, and each offered something different for traveling families (You can read all about which we liked best and which would be best for you in my article here – the Ultimate Jetset Guide to Bermuda!) and check out all my baby travel hacks here.

And if you want the very best rate at any of these hotels + free breakfast for two, a hotel resort credit, and a room upgrade (if available), you can book your Bermuda hotels directly through me here. I offer complimentary hotel bookings and can secure preferred perks like daily complimentary breakfast, resort credits, and priority for room upgrades at no extra cost to you (at any of these hotels!)

Napa Valley

Now I know what you’re thinking – Napa with a baby!? But when you think about it, wine countries around the world are famed for their relaxing slow pace of life, delicious food, amazing hotels, and, of course, wine to keep the parents happy! And after 9 months without drinking wine, don’t you think you deserve a little wine tasting getaway!? I think California wine country is such a fun trip with a baby. (and I have all the best wineries that accept kids in Napa on this list here)

Where to Stay With a Baby in Napa Valley

Montage Healdsburg – For a luxurious baby-friendly stay in the valley, check out one of wine country’s newest properties, the Montage. We stayed here with my 3-month-old baby and it was just perfect. With 2 gorgeous pools surrounded by vineyard views, and modern, sophisticated, refined rooms overlooking the vines, it’s hard to beat a stay here. I also LOVED the restaurant – Hazel Hill. If you’re looking for the ultimate luxurious place to stay in California wine country, this is your spot.

And if you want the very best rate + free breakfast for two, a resort credit, and a room upgrade (if available), you can book directly through me here. I offer complimentary hotel bookings and can secure preferred perks like daily complimentary breakfast, resort credits, and priority for room upgrades at no extra cost to you (at any of these hotels!)

The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is another great spot with kids or a family. Super spacious rooms, a great pool, and all of the family-friendly activities in Sonoma that your heart desires!

The best time of year to visit Napa Valley:

Napa is beautiful no matter the season. With a baby, I would recommend Fall with harvest going on, or spring!

Sedona, Arizona

The absolutely stunning red rock formations in Sedona is easily one of the most stunning travel destinations in the USA. Many people believe that this region has a number of natural vortexes that radiate the earth’s energy, making it an ideal hub for all sorts of spiritual practices, alternative medicines, crystal healing and more! And making it an ideal getaway destination in the USA for people looking to come back rejuvenated, re-centered, and refreshed.

Where to stay with a baby in Sedona

Enchantment Resort – We stayed at Enchantment Resort with our baby boy and loved it so much! Read my full review of Enchantment Resort Sedona here. We loved how easy the hiking trails were to access – we didn’t even have to get in the car!

The best time to visit Sedona

Spring in Sedona is the most popular, and thus most expensive (and crowded) time to visit—you will find great (but not too hot) weather, making for beautiful hiking (and stargazing!) conditions. I do not recommend summer with a baby (it will be much too hot!!!)

Fall is similar to Spring in that it’s pretty popular – but the weather is a little more prone to clouds and rain. And winter is typically the least crowded and least expensive time to visit Sedona, and weather can be anywhere from the 30s to the mid 60s, and can even snow or rain! But, you can also get beautiful sunny-but-chilly skies, which is what we got when we went in the winter I was SO happy to visit in the winter, and found it to be a great time to visit Sedona, as long as there’s no snowstorm!

Switzerland

Switzerland is known for its pristine natural beauty, delicious food (fondue!! chocolate!!), and absolutely stunning mountain landscapes. With its beautiful thriving cities, picturesque storybook-like villages, and many outdoor activities for every time of year, Switzerland is a perfect destination for family vacations with kids and a great travel destination with a baby of any age. Base yourselves in Lucerne,

What makes Switzerland a good travel destination with a baby

Switzerland is very safe and babies and children always feel welcome. There are great facilities for children everywhere, and there are many activities and attractions that both kids and adults can enjoy together.

When to visit Switzerland with a baby

The best time to visit Switzerland with kids is summer, from June to August. The weather is great, and you can take advantage of all of the outdoor activities Switzerland has to offer as a family. From hiking the stunning landscapes, to swimming in the lakes, the options are endless! If you want to avoid crowds, consider traveling in the shoulder season (September!).

The Maldives

Okay so this one is a further flight (for most of us from the USA, but the lucky Europeans and Asians have a direct flight there!!), but the Maldives with a baby is an unbelievably dreamy bucket list family trip, and it’s such a great luxury baby-friendly destination!

It’s impossible to beat the relaxing, slow, luxurious pace of life on a small island, biking around, stargazing at night at the stars, and experiencing beautiful the most beautiful place in the world together as a family. Visiting the Maldives with a baby is more than a vacation, it’s a relaxing lifestyle you’ll find yourself rejuvenated from and will want to come back to year after year.

The best places to stay with a baby in the Maldives?

One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives – With the One&Only’s gorgeous family villas with pools, its amazing kids club KidsOnly, and its absolutely incredible island, that is accessible by boat from Male (so you don’t need to hop on yet another flight with your little ones!), One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives is one of my top choices for families in the Maldives.

Or choose Six Senses Laamu, one of the best resorts in the Maldives, and one of my very favorites! I’m always blown away at how kid-friendly and baby-friendly they are there, with everything from octopus pancakes for the kids, to the children’s club The Den, to in-villa babysitting, toys, baby chairs and hammocks readily available, even little ones have big adventures at this family-friendly resort in the Maldives.

The best time of year to visit the Maldives

The driest season runs from November-May in the Maldives, so I’d recommend traveling to the Maldives one of those months.

Charleston

Charleston is super baby and kid-friendly and makes for a perfect getaway with family (or a multi-generational getaway, or a friend trip with a couple families!). With the best food scene in the US (you can read up on my Foodie Guide to Charleston here), gorgeous colonial architecture, the nearby beaches, and of course, the quintessential Southern hospitality, there’s nowhere quite like this charming Southern city.

Where to stay in Charleston with a baby

If you’re looking for a hotel, Charleston Place if you want to be in the heart of the action, and personally I’d look into Kiawah Island if you’re looking for a quiet more remote luxury getaway outside of town, or Wild Dunes for a more happening fun family-friendly resort on the beach!

Read all about our hotel stay at Kiawah Island with a baby here.

The best time of year to visit Charleston with a baby

I recommend May and June or September and October for visiting Charleston with a baby! This way, you’ll have beautiful weather but without the high humidity heat that the summers in Charleston bring.

The Caribbean

St. Martin

St. Martin in the Caribbean is a great choice with a baby for the calm beaches, nice water, and family-friendly atmosphere. The Belmond La Samanna is the nicest resort on St. Martin. It was built to feel like Greece, but in the tropics, and is characterized by stunning white stucco Mediterranean architecture decorated by lush tropical foliage, colorful details, and bouganvillea that makes you feel like you’re somewhere between Italy and Greece. Belmond La Samanna is an exclusive luxury resort secluded on the absolutely stunning beach of Baie Longue. Belmond never misses, but this is one of my favorite hotels. There are 83 beautifully-decorated ocean-view guest rooms, suites, and multi-bedroom villas, and all of the facilities here are colorful, chic, tropical, and make for an absolutely perfect Caribbean vacation.

Where to stay in St. Martin with a baby

We stayed at The Belmond La Samanna and we highly recommend it. It was great for a family with a baby!

What Makes St. Martin baby-friendly?

Yes! St. Martin is one of the most kid-friendly destinations in the Caribbean, and a great spot for little ones due to its calm beaches, soft sand, kid-friendly restaurant scene, a kids club, and warm weather. We had the best time traveling to St. Martin with our baby – who was 11 months old at the time. The hotel (Belmond La Samanna) felt extremely safe and easy to navigate with a baby!

Anguilla

Anguilla, located next door to St. Martin is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. I highly recommend Belmond Cap Juluca for a family-friendly luxury resort. We went for our babymoon in Anguilla and absolutely LOVED it. We both said we couldn’t wait to come back with our baby because the beach here is so baby friendly! So we came back with our two little ones a couple years later and it was so much fun!

Where to stay with a baby in Anguilla

For luxury

Belmond Cap Juluca

This dreamy Caribbean resort features white-washed Spanish style architecture set against bright blue water – giving alllll the Mediterranean energy. Each room here comes with two serene beach lounge chairs on the white-sand beach reserved just for you. And with four on-site dining options, this hotel focuses on quality local ingredients, most of which they source from their own greenhouses. This is a great luxury resort for those with little ones!

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Malliouhana

Malliouhana has a storied, glamorous past as being the first luxury resort on Anguilla! It oozes old school glamour, and is one of my favorite places to stay!!! Every corner of this dreamy hotel is chic & colorful and the decor is one of my favorites of any hotel, ever. It’s SO unique, SO freaking perfect, easily one of the most beautiful hotels in the Caribbean.

The only thing to note about Malliouhana vs Cap Juluca with little ones is that Malliouhana is located on the cliff and getting to the beach, etc, takes a lot of walking / navigating jaggier rocks etc. it’s easy with a carrier, but not a stroller. It’s not as easy of a beach entrance as the Cap Juluca rooms on the beach. However, I would say that my toddler liked this pool better than Cap Juluca’s, and the kids club is better here at Malliouhana too!! So if your baby is a bit older, this might be the move, and if they’re younger, Belmond may be!

And if you want the very best rate + free breakfast for two, a resort credit, and a room upgrade (if available), you can book directly through me here. I offer complimentary hotel bookings and can secure preferred perks like daily complimentary breakfast, resort credits, and priority for room upgrades at no extra cost to you (at any of these hotels!)

For value

Frangipani Beach Resort is a fabulous resort hosting just 19 rooms and one four-bedroom villa – but don’t let its size fool you! This resort has amazing hospitality, and features like a fitness center, bike rentals, a spa, water sports, boat tours, and a popular beachfront restaurant called Straw Hat. It’s also located on dreamy Mead’s Bay (the same beach as the Malliouhana!), which is arguably the best area to stay on the island. Book through me by emailing here.

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Hawaii

The islands of Hawaii are a perfect destination for families with a baby. I grew up traveling to Hawaii as a little girl (at least once a year!) and I have the BEST memories of Hawaii with my family. Now, traveling as a mother with my own baby, I truly think there’s no vacation like Hawaii when it comes to traveling with a baby or toddler.

Where to stay in Hawaii with a baby

Maui

On Maui, we love the Four Seasons Maui and it is similarly super baby-friendly!

The Four Seasons Maui caters to those families wanting impeccable service, understated elegance, and delicious dining on the most beautiful stretch of Maui, and as such has long been a favorite Hawaiian getaway for celebrities, actors, singers and athletes. Almost every A-lister has stayed here!

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The Big Island

Four Seasons Hualalai is an ideal destination in Hawaii for a family with a baby (we have stayed here in the past and it is absolutely dreamy!!). Here, you can request anything and everything to make your stay more comfortable, from a crib, playpen, diapers, wipes, a white noise machine, a bottle warmer, “little swimmers” diapers for the beach/pool, a nursing pillow, and a high chair! This is an incredible convenience because it means less packing/stressing for you when traveling with a baby!

BTW – For free perks like breakfast for two, a $100 resort credit, and a room upgrade (when available), reach out via email here and my agency will reach out with more information and can help book you with all kinds of fun perks (at no extra cost to you, and we don’t charge a fee to book!) This goes for planning trips to other destinations and hotels too!

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Bora Bora

Bora Bora with a baby? Yes I know it sounds crazy at first. But it is actually one of the most magical, peaceful, easy trips we’ve ever taken! Yes, the flight is long. And yes, we packed like we were moving there. But from the moment we landed in the islands of French Polynesia, it was like all the noise of daily life faded into the background. Bora Bora is so serene, so slow, so stunning, it felt tailor-made for a baby-friendly vacation. No cars. No chaos. Just glassy water, warm breezes, and the kind of tropical beauty that hits you in the soul.

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Palm Beach, FL

We recently did a trip to the Four Seasons Palm Beach in Florida as a family and had the best time. If you’re looking for a quick USA sunny getaway, this is a great spot. There’s a cal beach and a big family pool, as well as a toddler room with tons of toys. This hotel had everything figured out for babies (and their parents) and the crib was extremely comfortable for our son (he slept perfectly all of the nights, which he doesn’t usually do at home!) and they even had a white noise machine, a diaper pail, and pouches and a stuffed dog ready for him in the room when we checked in! He was in heaven!!!! If you’re looking for a luxury family vacation without leaving the US, with good food, a good beach, and nice weather year round, definitely check into the Four Seasons Palm Beach.