Family-Friendly Travel Destinations

As with everything in life, traveling is best done with family as it is a way of making good memories together or even exploring new destinations. Selecting an appropriate place is an indispensable component for creating vacations suitable for all family members, including children of different ages, grandparents, and other relations. Below are some of the top family vacation spots in the world that are packed with fun and activities suitable for any family.

1. Orlando, Florida, USA

Orlando is more popularly known as the ‘Theme Park Capital of the World,’ which qualifies it as one of the most family-oriented travel destinations. Filled with Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld, the city is perfect for children and other family lovers. Apart from the theme parks, there are other activities that families can indulge in such as visiting the Kennedy Space Center or taking a tour of Everglades.

2. Tokyo, Japan

The capital of Japan also offers both contemporary entertainment and cultural sightseeing which makes visiting Tokyo with children a wonderful journey. Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are the main attractions and are famous for the kind of fairy-tale-like attractions that are only available in Japan. Families can also go out to the Ueno Zoo, find various attractions at the National Museum of Nature & Science, or take up a tea ceremony.

3. Costa Rica

For those families who love nature, Costa Rica is an ideal place to visit. It is famous for its biological diversity and has many opportunities to engage in active tourism. Families can hike Arenal Volcano, fly through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, or enjoy the sun and sands of Manuel Antonio National Park. Costa Rica focuses on eco-tourism so the trips and activities are safe and environmentally conscious.

4. Copenhagen, Denmark

Denmark’s capital city, Copenhagen has much to offer in terms of family-friendly attractions. Tivoli Gardens is still one of the oldest amusement parks in the world and contributes a fairy-tale experience through its rides, gardens, and performances. It is also home to the Blue Planet Aquarium and National Museum which has a child-friendly section. Denmark has one of the most efficient public transportation systems, and most of the city streets are bicycle-friendly.

5. Sydney, Australia

It is worth noting that Sydney is an active city, and there are many places worth visiting with children. Some well-known landmarks are the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge; Taronga Zoo and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium provide opportunities to view wildlife. It is appropriate for children to play in, and besides it, there are numerous things to do; for instance, walking in mountains such as the Blue Mountain range.

6. London, England

Parents should consider choosing London as their next family vacation destination because of the numerous exotic and historic places within the city. The city is packed with a large number of free museums some of which are the British Museum and the Natural History Museum which is entertaining as well as informative. Besides the Tower of London, families can go to the London Eye or any park including Hyde Park or Regent’s Park among others.

7. Vancouver, Canada

In general, I would say that Vancouver is perfect for families who like exploring the city and the outdoors. It also features playgrounds that families with young children might enjoy, biking trails, and the Vancouver Aquarium. Science World has a section for children and so does the Vancouver Art Gallery. Outside the city, there is the Grouse Mountain, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is a remarkable place to visit and spend your time.

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