Family Vacation Ideas
A Collection of Great Family Travel Ideas


Family Vacation Ideas - It seems like we are always looking for new and exciting family travel ideas that will satisfy everyone in the family! Family Vacation Ideas, Family Travel Ideas

There is nothing worse then planning a beautiful vacation to the mountains, and having yawns and boredom coming from the back seat.

When planning a family vacation, it's more important to answer the question "What do we want to do?" than "Where do we want to go?".

Kids enjoy being active, so a road trip through the rocky mountains might not do it for them. And let's be serious here, if the kids aren't happy chances are no one is. Besides that, aren't you planning a family vacation to spend time together as a family?

Our motto has always been "A Family that Plays Together Stays Together". So we make sure that we plan a holiday that we will all enjoy!

There are some family vacation ideas that cater just to the kids. Others that cater to teens, and more and more vacation destinations are starting to cater to kids, teens and parents.

Listed here are some ideas that are sure to cater to everyone.

Lets start by asking some important questions.

Questions to Ask Yourself

Before choosing what type of vacation to plan for your family ask yourself these questions:

  • Are you looking for an active vacation for your family? A relaxing vacation? A mix of both?
  • How many adults will you have (i.e. will you take the grandparents)?
  • Will you have babysitting for your younger kids or will you need somewhere that will provide it (assuming that you want some "adult time")
  • Do you want to dine out for every meal? or eat prepare your own food?
  • Is this a budget vacation? Or your Dream vacation you have saved for?
  • Will the kids like to drive or fly? Would the adults like to drive or fly?
  • Would you rather stay in a hotel, camp or an apartment or condo?
  • What time of year will you travel?
  • Should you have an itinerary with every minute planned? Or a mix of downtime and and itinerary?
  • Can you travel in off peak periods or does your schedule only allow for high peak periods?
  • What types of attractions is the family interested in? History? Architecture? Theme Parks?
  • Do your kids want to meet other kids while on holiday?

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Active Family Vacation Ideas

If your family loves to be active on vacation, then they may not enjoy a beach resort with no activities but beach combing or flaking out by the pool or beach.

White Water Rafting
An Active Family Vacation Idea

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Here are some active family travel ideas:

  • Camping in the desert, mountains or forests
  • Scuba diving, snorkeling or trying out Snuba
  • Kayaking, canoeing, or white water rafting
  • Waterskiing, surfing or parasailing
  • Hiking, Zip lining, Spelunking,
  • Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing
  • Visiting Theme Parks
  • Taking a Cruise with active destinations.
  • Geocaching - combine Technology with the outdoors!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Relaxing Family Vacation Ideas

If your family needs some time to relax and rejuvenate while on vacation, don't take them white water rafting or camping and hiking. Try a beach vacation or rent a cabin together.

Mauna Kea Beach,
The Big Island, Hawaii

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Try these relaxing family travel ideas:

  • All inclusive beach resorts
  • Florida Beach hotels
  • Taking a Cruise
  • Sailing trip around the islands
  • Renting or swapping a house
  • Renting a cabin in the mountains and playing board games
  • A Hawaii Beach Vacation

 

 

 

 

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Combination Family Vacation Ideas

Most families will want a combination of an active and relaxing vacation. That suits us most times! So here are some family vacation ideas for a combination type holiday.

Many of the vacation ideas mentioned above would work as a relaxing and active vacation idea. But our favorites include:

  • Taking a Cruise
  • Going on an All Inclusive Holiday
  • Visiting Hawaii in a Condo
  • Florida Vacation in a Resort
  • Renting a cabin in the woods or by a lake
  • Take a trip down under in Australia

 

Zuiderdam at
Holland America's Private Island

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But really our all time favorite combination vacation is a Cruise on one of the many great cruise lines that sail the seas.


Check out our Hawaii Page - One of the best Family vacation ideas

 

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