With so many travel choices, it makes it even more difficult to know which is the best vacation for your family. Below are a few of the most family friendly places to visit this summer. These destinations are not the only places that children can enjoy, but the adults will have a blast.
Orlando is the world’s top vacation spot for families, it is the mecca of theme park fun, with giant Disney World, plus Universal Orlando and other attractions. It is also great for mom and dad to go out on the town for dinner. Orlando also has some of the world’s greatest selections of hotels and resorts.
New York City never stopped being a great place to visit, especially with teens. It’s great to visit in the summer, you can beat the winter cold and visit all of the many attractions the city has to offer; Statue of Liberty, Natural History Museum, World Trade Center and much more. New York also provides great shopping and eateries.
Three hours from NYC and 90 minutes from Philadelphia, “Chocolate Town USA” offers Hershey Park, Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park and the Hotel Hershey. This is a great place for your family vacation, providing a lot of activities for you and your kids while being surrounded by yummy candy.
If you want to stay close to home you can explore California’s beautiful beaches or visit some of our fun theme parks, for example, Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood, LEGOLAND, Raging Waters, Magic Mountain, and Knott’s Berry Farm.
Another top vacation spot for families is the Riviera Maya, located in the Yucatan Peninsula, south of Cancun. This fantastic destination has so much to explore: Mayan ruins; barrier coral reef; “eco-archeological” theme park Xcaret; caves and lagoons.
Atlantis Bahamas, located in the Caribbean is a mega-resort that is a high-volume destination for families, with two areas of thrill waterslides, AQUAVENTURE water park with river float; large kids pool area, also a kid water play zone; kids camp, designed with Discovery Channel, kids clubhouse for ages three to five.
If you’re considering taking your family overseas, London often ranks first as families’ top choice of destinations in Europe. London has great sightseeing opportunities that kids will enjoy, such as the Tower of London, wonderful free museums, and the London Eye. With older kids, be sure to see a show at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
Choosing any of these destinations will ensure you and your family will have a blast. To book any of these destinations as your family vacation, contact your travel agent or search the Internet for great family discounts and specials. Have fun!