Family Vacation Ideas

Family vacation ideas, for all seasons and interests. See also family vacation ideas by region.

Winter Vacation Ideas

• Winter Family vacation Ideas #1-5:
  Mayan Riviera; US Virgin Islands; why ski vacations are for everyone; North to Alaska; and Europe off-season.
• Winter family vacation ideas #6-10:
  Horse-riding in Costa Rica & Mexico; German Christmas markets; ice hotels; Caribbean family resorts; the Oasis-- a Phoenix resort with its own waterpark.
• Winter Family Vacation Ideas #11-15:
  Beach vacations: the Molokai Ranch & Lodge; Grand Wailea Resort and Spa; Atlantis Resort, Bahamas; Punta Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic; and Maho Bay Camps on St. John's USVI.
• Winter Resort Vacations
  Two family travel experts share recommendations for all-inclusive resorts.
• More Winter Family Vacation Ideas

Spring Vacation Ideas

• Spring Family Vacation Ideas Overview--lots of ideas in one place, with quick links!
• Spring Family Vacation Ideas #1-5:California Legoland; ski Whistler; Maya Riviera in Mexico; Miami beach resort; spas that welcome children.
• Spring Family Vacation Ideas #6-10:
  Sanibel Island in Florida; St. Pete/Tampa, Florida; NY family ranch; California triple-decker; Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Summer Vacations

• Summer Family Vacation Ideas Overview--lots of ideas, in one place
• Summer Family Vacation Ideas #1-5:
  New England theme park; Virginia white-water rafting, Texas wildlife center, Colorado guest ranches, west-coast whale-watching.
• Summer Ideas #6-10:
  Montreal festival; great car trips; Family Adventures, Florida fun; and more.
• Summer Ideas #11-15:
  Rosario Resort in Washington; Outer banks, NC; great car trips; ski resorts in summer; Canada on sale.
• Summer Ideas #16-20:
  St. Augustine, Florida; Head-Smashed-In, Alberta; Old Faithful Inn; New England pow-wows; stage show in Palo Duro Canyon.

• Best Vacations
  A list of "personal best" family vacations that range from Paris to Disney World to Caribbean resorts, and to a "family adventure" in Yellowstone.
• Group Family Tours
  A number of tour companies offer trips to interesting destinations especially for families.
• Grand-Travel
  Several tour operators offer special trips for grandparents (or other relatives) to travel with kids.
• Family Vacations With Teens
  Activities and destinations that teens will probably enjoy.
• Family Farms and Dude Ranches
  A stay on a farm can be fun for kids and also economical; dude ranches are a popular choice also.