Top Travel Themed Treats

Whether it be by train, plane, or car, traveling can be fun for the whole family. See the sights and learn about the world with our round-up of travel accessories that will make travel a breeze, and travel-themed picks to share the joy with the kids!

When you hit the road, take the scenic route with Lily, the Traveling Girl! Kids can explore the world of travelling while learning their ABCs with Lately Lily’s illustrated ABC Travel Flash Cards, or pass the time with the Activity Kit full of tips, games, doodle ideas, and more. They can read about Lily’s own travels in the picture book, The Adventures of a Travelling Girl by Micah Player. $15-17, latelylily.com

Your child can show off the trinkets and souvenirs they’ve found on their travels in the 3-piece Bon Voyage Suitcase set. These storage containers have a vintage flair, and while they may not be up for real travel, they are sure to give any bedroom a worldly look. The set comes in five different color combinations, each with two colors. $20, landofnod.com
A World Political Map from National Geographic is not only great wall décor, but also a great way for the kids to familiarize themselves with the many countries of the world. This map is especially accurate, featuring the Winkel Tripel projection to reduce land mass distortion near the poles, and its bright colors make it fun to study. $13, shop.nationalgeographic.com

For the little one who is fascinated by planes, hang up the Around the World Mobile, which features three wooden plane models—the Lockheed Winnie Mae, Pan Am China Clipper, and the Douglas DC3—all circling a 1920s globe. $69, museumstorecompany.com

Send a card to loved ones back at home with Anthropologie’s chic City-To-City Stationary Set. The set comes with eight cards and envelopes, with four different designs: Tokyo, Paris, London, and New York. Each design showcases the major sights from each city! $18, anthropologie.com

This 48-piece floor puzzle features twelve children from around the world wearing traditional ethnic clothing. It’s a great way to introduce children to different cultures, while also challenging them with the process of putting it all together. $13, target.com

Beat that feeling of “What am I forgetting?” whenever you leave for a trip with Flight 001 Travel Accessories! You can find everything you need for travel here, including bags for gym gear, laundry, lingerie, shoes, and “stuff,” as well as luggage tags, eye masks, and emergency blankets. Buy a whole set to stay organized and clean during your trip. Starting at $4.50, flight001.com

Follow Sam and Sofia as they explore the world, country by country with a subscription to Little Passports. Your child will receive an Explorer Kit the first month. From then on, country-specific packages with letters, trinkets, photos, and more will come monthly! The World Edition is recommended for kids 5-10, and the USA Edition for kids 7-12. Prices vary, littlepassports.com

Want to travel but don’t know where to go? Flip through Patricia Schultz’s bestselling travel book, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, the second edition: Completely Revised and Updated with Over 200 New Entries. Informative and budget-friendly, this book contains commentary and full-color photographs that are informative and fun all in one. $12, amazon.com

PaleyLand Holiday Experience

Celebrate the holidays at PaleyLand at the Paley Museum, New York's must-visit destination for a holiday adventure, just steps from Rockefeller Center! Our five-floor immersive holiday extravaganza, includes photos with Santa and holiday characters, crafts, giveaways, screenings of classic holiday favorites, hot chocolate, a magical train display, and more. Escape the cold and the crowds, and enjoy our indoor wonderland where families can play, relax, and create timeless memories together in our holiday oasis in the heart of midtown Manhattan. General Admission to PaleyLand is free for children under 12. The holiday extravaganza is open from November 20 &ndash; January 5 at the Paley Museum, 25 W 52 Street, NYC. Paley Members enjoy free access. Come to PaleyLand again and again to see all your favorite characters and screenings. After just one visit, membership pays for itself! &nbsp;

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!&nbsp;

Joe's Music & Dance Academy

Private and group music lessons &amp; dance classes for Guitar, Bass, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Drums, Piano, all woodwind &amp; brass instruments, Choir, Preschool Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Step, African and Modern Dance and more. Helping thousands of students begin and continue on their musical journey since 1998!