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With many family-friendly excursions and activities onboard, different dining choices, supervised kids’ clubs, and more, everyone in your group can have a great time on a cruise together. Check out the mega-ship cruise lines T+L readers chose as the best in the World’s Best Awards.
Unwind at a location that offers everything.
Like cruises, all-inclusive, family-friendly vacations are an excellent way for people of different ages to travel together because they have something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a tropical getaway in the Caribbean or a fun, camp-like resort in the U.S., the best family resorts have a variety of activities that the whole family will enjoy, as well as kids’ clubs for days when everyone wants to do their own thing. All-inclusive vacations are great for families who wish to take a relaxed trip and don’t want to worry about anything.
Ski or snowboard.
Get outside and hit the hills on a ski trip with your family. With so many family-friendly ski areas in the United States, you may only be a short drive (or short flight) away from a great place to go. Look for resorts with good ski schools, terrain for all ski levels (including bunny slopes for beginners), and events for all ages. Beaver Creek, Whiteface, and Park City Mountain Resort are some of the best in the country.
Take a car trip across the United States.
Get on the road with your family and check national parks and famous roadside sites off your list. Take a road trip through Arizona to see the Grand Canyon and the red rocks of Sedona, ride down Route 66, or even drive across the country. If you’re travelling with kids, you’ll want to buy car organisers and pack their favourite snacks to make the trip easy.
Go to the “Most Magical Place on Earth.”
A theme park trip is fun for young and older adults. Florida and California are some of the best theme parks in the world. Disney World is the best place to go to a theme park with its four amusement parks, two water parks, perfectly themed on-site hotels, and extensive shopping and dining area. There are rides and activities for all ages, interactive dining experiences and unforgettable Disney magic.
Soak up the sun on a trip to the beach.
A low-key beach trip is fun for families of all sizes. There are beach vacations for every income and travel style. You can fly to the Caribbean and stay at a five-star resort with turquoise water or rent a house on the coast of the continental United States. Some of the best islands to visit in the United States are Hilton Head Island, the Florida Keys, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Go somewhere different.
Want to travel a bit further? Planning a trip abroad with your family can seem like a lot of work, but the memories you make while exploring a new part of the world together will last a lifetime (and could give your kids a lifelong love of travel). In Rome, you can learn about the past and eat gelato. On an African tour, you can see your favourite animals and learn how to protect them. Or, you can go to the ends of the Earth on a family-friendly Antarctica cruise. There are a lot of great places to visit with kids, and no matter where you go, your kids will be able to learn about the culture and history of the area through their adventures there.
