🇬🇷 Corfu — Family Travel Guide

Country: Greece (Ionian Islands) Last Updated: May 2026

Overview

Corfu (Kerkyra) is the greenest of the Greek islands — lush with ancient olive groves, cypress trees, and vineyards — and consistently ranks as one of Europe’s most beloved family holiday destinations. Unlike the stark, sun-baked landscape of many Aegean islands, Corfu is startlingly verdant thanks to its position in the wet Ionian Sea, and this greenery wraps around some of the Mediterranean’s most breathtaking turquoise water.

The island punches well above its size for family travel. It’s large enough (592 km²) to feel like a genuine destination — you could spend two weeks here and still discover something new — yet compact enough that a hire car lets you reach almost any beach or attraction within an hour. The history is extraordinary: 4,000 years of layered civilisations have left Venetian palaces, Byzantine churches, Napoleonic-era arcades, and a UNESCO-listed Old Town that children walk around with wide eyes.

For families from Malta, Corfu is an outstanding easy win — direct seasonal Ryanair flights take just 45 minutes, making it one of the closest international family destinations available. It’s a completely different world from Malta’s limestone landscape, and the contrast alone makes it feel genuinely exotic.

Why families love it:

• Consistently warm and sunny May–October; lush green landscapes unlike typical Greek islands
• Some of Greece’s safest and most beautiful family beaches — sandy, calm, and shallow
• Extraordinary UNESCO Old Town with free exploration and great street food
• Europe’s biggest waterpark in Greece sits right on the island
• Unique experiences you genuinely can’t do elsewhere: Venetian-Ionian cuisine, kumquat tasting, sea cave boat trips, plane-spotting at one of the world’s most dramatic runway locations
• English widely spoken; Greeks are famously warm to children

⏰ Best Time to Visit with Kids

Pro tip: September is arguably the perfect Corfu month — the sea has warmed all summer, the crowds have thinned, prices drop 20–30%, and the light is golden. For families that can travel outside school holidays, this is the move.

🚗 Getting Around

Car Rental (Strongly Recommended for Families) A hire car is by far the best way to explore Corfu with children. The island’s best beaches are spread across the coast, and a car lets you carry beach gear, reach hidden coves, and escape the resort bubble. Budget €30–50/day for a small car. Drive on the right. Road quality varies — some mountain roads are narrow but paved. Parking is generally straightforward outside of Corfu Town itself.

KTEL Green Buses (Island Routes) Corfu has a two-tier bus system:

• Green KTEL Buses: Long-distance routes from Corfu Town to Paleokastritsa, Sidari, Kavos, Kassiopi, Glyfada, and most tourist areas. Cheap and reliable. Cash only. Wave to flag the bus down — it won’t always stop automatically.
• Blue Local Buses: Within Corfu Town and nearby suburbs (Airport, Kanoni, Benitses, Dassia)
• Fares: Green buses typically €2–5 each way; Blue buses ~€1.50
• ⚠️ Note: No real-time tracking app. Check timetables at ktel-corfu.gr and arrive 5–10 minutes early

Taxis No Uber or Lyft operate in Corfu. Licensed taxis are metered and reliable. Pre-book transfers for late nights (buses stop around 10pm).

Pro tip: Car + KTEL combo works well — rent a car for beach exploration, use Green buses when you want a relaxed day in Corfu Town without parking stress.

🎢 Theme Parks & Water Fun

1. Aqualand Corfu Water Park ⭐

One of Greece’s premier water parks — a 75,000 m² complex that genuinely rivals European waterpark standards. With 51 water slides ranging from terrifying multi-storey thrillers (The Black Hole, The Kamikaze, The Twister) to gentle lazy rivers and children’s splash zones, it has something for every age. The dedicated Kiddie Area with small slides, spray zones, and zero-depth pools means toddlers and teens can both be happy at the same time. There’s also a wave pool and large sunbathing terraces.

• Rating: 4.4/5 on Google; consistently in European top-10 waterpark lists
• Age suitability: All ages; dedicated kiddie zone for under-8s; thrill slides from ~1.20m height
• Cost (2025): Full day: Adult €45 walk-in / €39 online | Child €35 walk-in / €30 online | Under 3.5 FREE | Half day (2pm): Adult €28 / Child €22
• Season: May–October
• Time needed: Full day (6–8 hours)
• Location: 9km from Corfu Town on the Pelekas national road
• Open: Daily 10am–6pm
• ⚠️ Honest note: Peak July–August queues for popular slides can be 20–30 minutes. Food and beverages from outside are NOT allowed. The park runs free bus transfers from various points around the island — worth using to avoid parking.
• Pro tip: Book online for the €6 discount per person. The half-day 2pm entry is excellent value — less crowded and still 4 full hours.
• Website: aqualandcorfu.com

🏛️ History & Culture

2. Old Fortress of Corfu (Palaio Frourio)

The most dramatic structure in Corfu Town — a Venetian fortress built on a rocky promontory that juts into the sea, connected to the mainland only by a moat. Walking the battlements, climbing the lighthouse tower, and exploring the underground tunnels and dungeons is genuinely epic for children. The views from the top over the Old Town, Ionian Sea, and Albanian mountains are extraordinary.

• Rating: 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor
• Age suitability: Best for ages 6+; steep steps to the lighthouse
• Cost: Adult €6 / Children under 18 FREE
• Open: Summer: daily 8am–8pm | Winter: 8:30am–3:30pm
• Time needed: 1.5–2.5 hours
• Pro tip: Children get in FREE — one of the best family value attractions in Greece. The sound-and-light show on summer evenings is spectacular.

3. Corfu Archaeological Museum

Recently renovated (2023–2024) and now one of Greece’s finest regional museums. The centrepiece is the Gorgon Pediment — a stunning 2,600-year-old stone pediment from the Temple of Artemis, featuring a massive Medusa flanked by leopards. It’s one of the most important pieces of archaic Greek art in existence and the scale of it is jaw-dropping. Beyond the Gorgon, there are Bronze Age artefacts, children’s toys from antiquity, dice and marble games.

• Rating: 4.4/5 on TripAdvisor and Google
• Age suitability: Ages 8+ for full appreciation; the Gorgon Medusa is dramatic for younger kids too
• Cost: Adult €10 / Under-18 FREE (EU citizens)
• Open: Summer: Daily except Tuesday, from 8am
• Time needed: 1–2 hours
• Pro tip: Often overlooked in favour of the Old Fortress. The Gorgon is reason enough to come — “the only woman who could turn you to stone” is very much a kid-pleasing narrative.

4. Corfu Old Town — UNESCO Walking Tour ⭐

The entire Old Town of Corfu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — the only town in Greece with preserved layers of British, French, and Venetian colonial architecture layered on top of Byzantine foundations. The focal point is the Liston — a colonnaded arcade built by the French in 1807, modelled on Paris’s Rue de Rivoli, lined with cafés and ice cream shops overlooking the vast Spianada Square (the largest square in Greece). Children race around the Spianada while parents sip coffee under the arches.

Key spots:

• Liston & Spianada Square — the heart of the town; free; the place for afternoon gelato

• Old Fortress — children free

• Campiello Quarter — the most intact medieval neighbourhood; winding alleys and laundry overhead

• Church of Saint Spyridon — Corfu’s patron saint; the mummified saint’s remains are on display (fascinating for curious kids); free entry

• Palace of St Michael and St George — early 19th-century British colonial palace, now home to the Museum of Asian Art

• Rating: 4.8/5 on Google (Old Town as a destination)

• Age suitability: All ages; best from age 4+

• Cost: Free to walk; individual attractions charged separately

• Pro tip: Explore mornings (9–11am) before cruise ship crowds arrive. Walking the Liston arcade at sunset with kumquat ice cream from Di Gelato on Spianada Square is a Corfu ritual.

5. Achilleion Palace & Gardens

A neoclassical palace built in 1889 for Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Sisi) and later purchased by Kaiser Wilhelm II — the only one of its kind in Greece. The gardens are the main draw: terraces of jasmine, bougainvillea, and two dramatic Achilles statues. The palace has views over the entire southeastern coast and the Albanian mountains.

• Rating: 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor
• Age suitability: All ages; best for 7+
• Cost: Adult €7; check achillion-corfu.gr for current interior access (renovation ongoing)
• Time needed: 1–2 hours
• Location: Gastouri village, 10km south of Corfu Town
• Pro tip: Casino Royale (1967) was filmed here — resonates well with older kids. Combine with a stop at nearby Benitses fishing village for waterfront lunch.

6. Kanoni & Mouse Island — Plane Spotting and Vlacherna Monastery ⭐

One of the most uniquely thrilling free experiences in Corfu — possibly in the world. From the hillside viewpoint at Kanoni (4km south of Corfu Town), you watch commercial jets descend just metres overhead as they land at Corfu Airport — the runway extends into the sea between two lagoons, and planes fly incredibly low over the water. Children who love planes are absolutely electrified. Below, the tiny Vlacherna Monastery sits on a causeway in the lagoon. A short 2-minute rowing boat crosses to Pontikonisi (Mouse Island) — a tiny forested islet with a Byzantine chapel.

• Rating: 4.6/5 on Google
• Age suitability: All ages; plane-spotting thrill strongest for ages 4–14
• Cost: Kanoni viewpoint FREE | Vlacherna FREE | Rowing boat to Mouse Island ~€2 return
• Time needed: 1.5–2.5 hours
• Pro tip: Check Corfu Airport arrivals (FlightAware) before going so you know when the next wave of planes is due. Best light and most planes is late afternoon (4–6pm).

🏖️ Beaches & Water

7. Glyfada Beach ⭐

Consistently rated Corfu’s best family beach — a broad sweep of coarse golden sand on the west coast, backed by low cliffs and pine trees that provide natural shade. The water is clear turquoise, the waves are gentle, and the beach is wide enough that even in peak season it doesn’t feel sardine-packed.

• Rating: 4.5/5 on Google and TripAdvisor
• Age suitability: All ages; best for families with swimmers 5+
• Cost: Beach free; sun lounger hire ~€8–12/pair per day
• Time needed: 3–6 hours
• Location: West coast, 15km southwest of Corfu Town
• Pro tip: The Glyfada Beach Hotel restaurant has a terrace directly above the beach with excellent views — great for a long family lunch. Arrive before 10am in July/August.

8. Paleokastritsa Bay ⭐

Not just a beach — a collection of six small coves set within a stunning natural harbour of towering limestone cliffs, pine trees, and the clearest water in Corfu. The main beach is pebbly but the water is genuinely extraordinary — electric blue-green and glass-clear, perfect for snorkelling. Young children love paddling in the sheltered main bay; older kids can snorkel the rocks and see octopuses, sea urchins, and shoals of fish.

• Rating: 4.7/5 on Google
• Age suitability: All ages; snorkelling best for 7+
• Cost: Beach free; pedaloes and kayaks from ~€12/hour
• Time needed: 3–5 hours
• Location: Northwest coast, 25km from Corfu Town
• ⚠️ Honest note: Gets very crowded July–August. The main beach is pebbly — bring reef shoes. Parking very limited in summer (arrive before 9am or take the KTEL bus).
• Pro tip: Combine with the sea cave boat trip, the Monastery visit, and the Corfu Aquarium for one of Corfu’s best family days out.

9. Paleokastritsa Sea Cave Boat Trips ⭐

From the small jetty at Paleokastritsa, local fishermen run shared boat trips (30–45 minutes) through spectacular sea caves including Nausicaa’s Cave (linked to the Odyssey legend) and the Blue Eye Cave — where light filters through submerged tunnels and turns the water an otherworldly electric blue. This is one of those things that genuinely stays in a child’s memory for years.

• Rating: 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor
• Age suitability: All ages; suitable for toddlers in calm conditions
• Cost: Shared boat trip: ~€10–15 per person (cash; haggle politely) | Private speedboat with swimming stops: ~€50 adult / €25 child
• Time needed: 45 min (shared) to 3 hours (private)
• Pro tip: The private speedboat tour (with swimming stops at the caves) is transformative — excellent value for families of 4–6. Book in advance in July/August.

10. Barbati Beach

A quieter alternative to the busier west-coast beaches — a long stretch of coarse pebbles on the northeast coast, in a sheltered bay below a wooded hillside. The water is exceptionally clear and calm, ideal for swimming. La Riviera Barbati taverna right on the water is one of Corfu’s best seafood restaurants.

• Rating: 4.4/5 on Google
• Age suitability: All ages; very calm water ideal for young children
• Cost: Beach free; sun beds available
• Time needed: 2–4 hours
• Location: Northeast coast, 20km north of Corfu Town
• Pro tip: Pair with a drive along the scenic northeast coast road to Kassiopi. Bring a snorkel — the rock formations and sea life here are superb.

🌿 Nature & Outdoors

11. Corfu Aquarium, Paleokastritsa ⭐

A small, personal, and surprisingly excellent aquarium guided by a passionate marine biologist who walks you through tanks of Ionian Sea fish, octopuses, sea horses, eels, and invertebrates. The Open Touch Pool lets kids handle sea urchins and starfish. The combo ticket with Corfu Sea Discovery (a semi-submarine underwater cruise of Paleokastritsa’s bay) is exceptional value.

• Rating: 4.6/5 on TripAdvisor — consistently exceptional for families
• Age suitability: All ages; best for 4–14 (touch pool perfect for young children)
• Cost: ~€10 adult / €6 child | Combo with Sea Discovery: ~€25 adult / €15 child
• Time needed: 1–2 hours (2.5–3 with the Sea Discovery cruise)
• Location: Paleokastritsa village, 25km west of Corfu Town
• Website: corfuaquarium.com

12. Paleokastritsa Monastery (Theotokos Monastery)

A beautiful 13th-century monastery perched on a clifftop promontory above Paleokastritsa — the most dramatically sited religious site in Corfu, with views plunging down to the bays and caves below. Still active; visiting requires modest dress (wraps provided at the gate).

• Rating: 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor
• Age suitability: All ages; cliffside views need supervision for young children
• Cost: FREE (donation appreciated)
• Open: Daily from 7am; closed ~1pm–3pm for midday break
• Pro tip: The viewpoint just below the monastery gives the best angle on the bays below. Visit at 9am when it first opens for peaceful exploration.

13. Horse Riding Through Olive Groves

Corfu has one of the highest concentrations of ancient olive trees in the world — some over 700 years old, their enormous gnarled trunks creating cathedral-like tunnels. Exploring this landscape on horseback is a uniquely Corfiot experience. Several operators offer family-friendly rides through the groves and onto the beach.

• Rating: 4.5/5 TripAdvisor (category average)
• Age suitability: From 5–7 depending on operator; most accept beginners of all ages
• Cost: Typical 2-hour ride: €45–55 per person
• Time needed: 2–4 hours
• Pro tip: Ask specifically for routes that include both olive grove sections AND a beach endpoint — the combination is magical.

14. Corfu Trail — Short Sections & Village Walks

The Corfu Trail is a 220km long-distance path crossing the island’s interior. Accessible shorter sections of 2–5km are perfect for family walks through authentic village Corfu. The Agios Mattheos hill village area in the south and Troumpeta Pass in the north offer easy routes with extraordinary views.

• Age suitability: Any age for short village walks; 7+ for hill sections
• Cost: Free
• Good sections: Agios Mattheos to Gardenos Beach (4km downhill through olive groves to an empty sandy beach); Troumpeta area (easy walks with dramatic north coast views)

🎭 Only in Corfu

15. Kumquat Tasting — Europe’s Only Kumquat Harvest ⭐

Corfu is the only place in Europe where kumquats are commercially grown — a tiny citrus fruit introduced from Japan in the 19th century by an English botanist. The full range of kumquat products (liqueur, spoon sweet, marmalade, syrup, chocolates) is a distinctly Corfiot experience you can’t replicate anywhere else.

Best places:

• Mavromatis (near Corfu Town) — one of the oldest producers, with tasting

• Spianada Square shops — multiple vendors selling the full range

• Age suitability: All ages; adults enjoy the liqueur, kids love the sweets

• Cost: Tasting usually free; kumquat jam ~€4–8; liqueur from ~€8

• Pro tip: The kumquat spoon sweet on vanilla ice cream is transcendently good. Buy as gifts — uniquely Corfiot souvenirs.

16. Corfu Cricket at the Spianada Square

An unexpected legacy of British rule (1815–1864): Corfu is the only place in Greece that plays cricket, and the Spianada Square hosts regular matches. Local teams continue a tradition started by the British garrison nearly 200 years ago. Watching a cricket match in front of Venetian arcades on a Greek island is a genuinely surreal and charming experience.

• Age suitability: All ages; older kids who know cricket will be bemused-delighted
• Cost: FREE
• Location: Spianada Square, Corfu Town
• Pro tip: Watching from a café table on the Liston, with a coffee and kumquat sweet, is peak Corfu.

🍕 Food Experiences

Corfiot Cuisine — Pastitsada, Sofrito & the Venetian Legacy

Corfu’s food is unlike anywhere else in Greece. Four centuries of Venetian rule (1386–1797) left pasta, veal and pork more central than on other islands, and aromatic sauces using wine, cloves, cinnamon, and garlic recall northern Italian cooking. Key dishes to try with kids:

• Pastitsada — cockerel or veal slow-cooked in spiced tomato and wine sauce over thick pasta. Rich, fragrant, most children love it. Corfu’s signature dish.
• Sofrito — thin veal slices in white wine, garlic, and parsley sauce. Delicate and mild.
• Bianco — white fish cooked with potatoes, garlic, lemon. Simple and clean.
• Bourdeto — spicy red fish stew (warn spice-sensitive children)
• Nouboulo — Corfiot cured pork, like bresaola. A wonderful antipasto.

Best family spots:

• Rex Restaurant (Corfu Town) — established 1932, classic Corfiot, children welcome
• Tripa (Kinopiastes village) — famous for traditional pastitsada; huge portions, packed with locals
• Mikri Garitsa (Garitsa Bay) — local favourite, exceptional Corfiot home cooking, no tourist menu
• La Riviera Barbati (Barbati Beach) — family-run taverna on the water; consistently outstanding seafood
• Taverna Agni (Agni Bay) — celebrity-favourite waterfront taverna; book ahead in peak season
• Pane e Souvlaki (Corfu Town) — quick, excellent-value souvlaki; kids universally love it

Greek Ice Cream:

• Di Gelato (Spianada Square) — try kumquat sorbet, a genuine Corfu-only flavour. Outstanding.

🌊 Day Trips

Day Trip 1: Paxos & Antipaxos — Blue Caves Cruise ⭐ (Recommended)

If you’ve never seen the Blue Caves of Paxos, you haven’t seen the best of the Ionian. The tiny island of Paxos (30 min south of Corfu by fast boat) is all olive groves and Venetian towers; even tinier Antipaxos has two beaches — Vrika and Voutoumi — that are genuinely among the most beautiful in all of Greece, with turquoise-to-deep-blue water that looks unreal. The day cruise also sails through the Paxos Blue Caves — sea caves lit internally by refracted sunlight, turning the water vivid blue and green.

This is the day trip most Corfu visitors regret not doing.

Recommended operators: Corfu Cruises (corfucruises.com), Tsokas Exclusive (tsokasexclusive.com)

• Rating: 4.7/5 on TripAdvisor
• Cost: Adult ~€55–65 / Child 4–12 ~€30–40 / Under-4 FREE
• Time needed: Full day — typically 8am–7pm
• Age suitability: Best for ages 4+; infants require good sea legs (can be choppy)
• ⚠️ Honest note: The crossing between Corfu and Paxos can be rough, especially September–October. Take seasickness medication if your family has any susceptibility.
• Pro tip: Book at least 2–3 days ahead in July/August. The swim stop at Voutoumi Beach (Antipaxos) is the highlight — the water is so clear and warm that children simply don’t want to leave.

Day Trip 2: North Coast Villages — Kassiopi, Sidari & Canal D’Amour

The northern tip of Corfu has a different character — more rugged, greener, with dramatic views across to Albania (just 2km away at the narrowest point).

Kassiopi — a gorgeous harbour village built around a ruined Byzantine castle. Excellent for swimming, wandering, and eating at the waterfront tavernas. The castle ruins are freely accessible and children love scrambling through them.

Sidari — a resort town at the northwestern tip with the Canal D’Amour — a narrow sea channel carved through soft sandstone, creating swimming pools of warm, sheltered, turquoise water. Local legend says swimming through the channel together guarantees eternal love. The sandstone formations are otherworldly.

Cape Drastis — just west of Sidari, the most dramatic cliffs in Corfu — crumbling white sandstone formations dropping to turquoise sea. One of Greece’s most spectacular natural viewpoints.

• Cost: Free; lunch in Kassiopi ~€15–25/person
• Time needed: Full day
• Pro tip: Drive the coastal road via Kalami (Lawrence Durrell’s former home — a beautiful bay, free to admire) and Kouloura (a tiny harbour with a perfectly postcard-Greek taverna). The entire northeast coast road is extraordinarily scenic.

Day Trip 3: Albania — Saranda & Butrint UNESCO Site

An unusual and memorable half-day from Corfu: a 30-minute high-speed catamaran crossing to Saranda on the Albanian riviera, then on to the extraordinary Butrint UNESCO Archaeological Site — a Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine city on a lagoon with mosaics, an amphitheatre, and city walls still intact in a beautifully wooded setting. Genuinely one of the most underrated archaeological sites in Europe.

• Ferry: ~30 min; Adult ~€19 return / Child ~€10
• Butrint entry: ~€10 adult / €5 child
• Rating: Butrint — 4.7/5 TripAdvisor
• Age suitability: Best for 8+ who appreciate archaeology
• ⚠️ Honest note: You need your passport — not just an EU ID card. Best done as a guided day tour.

💡 Practical Tips for Families

Best Areas to Stay with Kids

💡 Recommendation: Dassia or Gouvia as a base — close to Corfu Town for evening strolls, easy access to the main island road for beach hopping, and calm beach right on the doorstep. Pair with a hire car.

Safety Notes

• 🟢 Greece is safe — Corfu has very low crime. Standard tourist-area precautions apply.
• ⚠️ Rocky coastline: Many beautiful beaches involve sharp limestone rocks. Reef shoes are strongly recommended for children.
• ☀️ Sun intensity: The Ionian sun is intense June–September — factor 50 on fair children, hats compulsory.
• 🌊 Sea currents: The west coast can have rip currents in windy conditions. Calm northeast coast beaches (Kassiopi, Barbati) are safer for young swimmers.
• 🚗 Driving: Drive on the right. Mountain roads in the centre and south are narrow but paved.

Local Customs Families Should Know

• Greeks adore children — children are welcomed everywhere, including late-night taverna dinners; it’s completely normal to have children dining at 10pm
• Orthodox customs: When entering monasteries, shoulders and knees must be covered — wraps are provided free at the entrance
• Language: Greek is the official language but virtually everyone in tourist areas speaks excellent English
• Cricket at Spianada: Yes, really. Don’t look surprised — just enjoy it

💰 Money-Saving Tips

Free Attractions

• Kanoni viewpoint & Vlacherna Monastery causeway walk (just €2 to row to Mouse Island)
• Spianada Square and Liston wandering
• Old Town walking — Campiello quarter, Church of Saint Spyridon
• Paleokastritsa Monastery
• Canal D’Amour at Sidari
• Cape Drastis viewpoint
• Cricket at the Spianada Square
• Old Fortress: children under 18 ENTER FREE

Eat Local, Save Money

• Village tavernas away from tourist strips offer 40–50% lower prices — look for menus in Greek as well as English
• Lunch is often better value than dinner — many restaurants offer set lunch menus €10–14/person
• Souvlaki and gyros — the best cheap family meal in Greece; €2.50–3.50 per pita, universally loved by children

📋 Quick Reference: Activities at a Glance

*Check current closure/renovation status before visiting

✈️ Getting to Corfu

Corfu International Airport (CFU) sits 2km south of Corfu Town — the famous final approach over the sea is one of Europe’s most dramatic landings. Direct flights operate from Malta (Ryanair, ~45 minutes) and most major European cities; most routes operate May–October only. Winter connections are limited and usually require a connection via Athens.

Airport to accommodation:

• Taxi: ~€10–15 to Corfu Town / €20–30 to north coast resorts
• Bus (Blue Bus 15): Runs to Corfu Town centre (~€1.50); change to Green Bus for island destinations
• Car rental desks at the airport: pick up immediately on arrival if you’ve pre-booked

Ferry connections:

• Corfu Town to Saranda (Albania): ~30 min by fast catamaran
• Corfu to Igoumenitsa (mainland Greece): ~1.5 hours; frequent daily service

Guide compiled May 2026. Prices and hours correct at time of research but subject to change — always verify on official websites before visiting. Achilleion Palace renovation status should be checked at achillion-corfu.gr before making it a centrepiece of your trip.