Nothing builds memories like a family vacation, and setting up with your kids in tow can be quite a rewarding, if not challenging, adventures. Though most every location is arranged to cater to families as well as single travelers, there are some family vacation destinations that are head and shoulders above the rest.
If you can afford the admission prices, both Disneyland
and Disneyworld
promise to be amongst the best family vacation destinations
available. You will never find a child who didn’t
enjoy the theme parks, and there are plenty of rides and
activities to engage adults. But if you are already
a child at heart, you should have no problem enjoying
either one. Both also have nearby family attractions
too – both are within close proximity of a Universal
Studios (there’s one in Orlando,
too) plus both are within major urban areas that offer
a wealth of other family friendly things to do.
Along the same lines, Legoland is another great place
for family travel. The California location is just
an hour south of Disneyland, adding just another reason
to head to the coast. Or, if you are feeling like
making a big trip of it, the original Legoland sits in
the city of Billund, Denmark.
Sometimes the best family vacation destinations aren’t
the most obvious. But beaches and resorts are usually
safe bets when it comes to keeping all members occupied
and happy. Families are all over both coasts, even
in adult-centered cities like Miami. Going to Hawaii
is like taking your family on an exotic
vacation, while staying on familiar ground.
Honolulu has space for everyone, whether you prefer sunbathing,
water sports, or just splashing around in the warm Pacific.
Key West
offers many of the same pleasures, and can be less expensive
than Hawaii, depending on where you are coming from.
Taking a Caribbean
cruise is perfect for family travel, too, with new
and different locations each day, and the soothing ocean
and cruise activities to keep everyone happy.
If you want to expose your family to the world outside America, a family European vacation can be a great way to bring everyone closer together. Though usually the turf of backpackers and experienced travelers, Europe can still be one of the best family vacation destinations. The dynamics will be a bit more complicated, so you may want to keep your daily travel times to a minimum, seeing more of just a few countries instead of trying to take a whirlwind trip across the continent.
