From The British Open To Paris With Kids

Send us a message!A single lucky win can hijack your entire summer travel plan in the best way. Kathleen’s family lands British Open tickets and suddenly the “we’re going to England” idea expands into a full Europe itinerary with kids: a road trip through the English countryside, a reset on the beaches of Portugal’s Algarve, and a Paris finale built around the one thing her girls request instantly, the Eiffel Tower.We walk through how the trip actually gets stitched together, from choosing a direct overnight flight and figuring out kid sleep on a plane to staying calm about flight cancellations that seem to be hitting Europe routes hard. Kathleen shares how they’re traveling with a Papa (and why that’s a game-changer when half the group wants golf and the other half wants castles), plus how they pick a Manchester home base that works for lodging, driving, and a stadium tour for the biggest soccer fan in the crew. Along the way, we talk practical travel planning: leaving space for jet lag, keeping days flexible, and using credit card perks and points to make pricey dates feel doable.Then we jump to the fun parts: a castle-and-Chester day that feels like a storybook while the golfers do their thing, why Normandy is a “later when they’re older” destination, and how Lagos brings a much-needed breather before a hot, crowded July in Paris. We share kid-friendly Paris ideas that don’t require a packed schedule, plus a smart approach to must-dos like the Louvre and the reality of Eiffel Tower tickets selling out fast.If you’re planning a family trip to Europe and want an itinerary that’s ambitious but still sane, hit play, then subscribe, share with your favorite travel-planning friend, and leave a review so more families can find us.Hotels: Kimpton Clocktower, CitySuites, Cascade Wellness Resort, Charles FloquetRental Cars: HertzFlights: United Airlines, American Airlines, Ryanair, TransaviaExcursions: British Open, Warwick Castle, Manchester City Stadium Tour, Beeston Castle, Southwest Boats, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre Tour for Kids, Science & Industry MuseumDining: Le Souffle, Embankment Kitchen, The Alcehmist, Ice Cream Farm, Upper Campfield Market Hall, Piccolino, Cantinho Algarvio, Gelicia, Cervejeria Irmaos, Quay Lagos, Cool Cream Gelateria, Au Bon Accueil, Chez Plumeau, Royal Turenne, Amorino, La Terrasse de PomoneSupport the showThat wraps up today’s episode of Organized Chaos. Make sure to follow us on TikTok and Instagram @our.organized.chaos, and check out our website at www.ourorganizedchaos.com. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you can catch all of our episodes—we’ll see you next time. This post contains affiliate links. If you book or purchase through one of our links, Organized Chaos may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Disclaimer: These are our personal opinions and experiences; yours may differ, so please do your own research. We are not affiliated with any third parties mentioned unless expressly disclosed. If you choose to engage with any third-party products or services, you do so at your own discretion, and we are not responsible for any outcomes.