Family Vacations: Top Spots

Where do people love to go for family vacations? Below are nineteen choices starting with the world's top spot, which got its start when Walt Disney built his Magic Kingdom theme park, and which has grown to offer much, much more. (You may also want to check Ideas by Region.)

Orlando, Florida

It's the theme park capital of the world, and also home to dozens of family-friendly places to stay. Some resorts even have sandy beaches at their pools (though Orlando is at least an hour from either coast.) Read about Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and other attractions.

• Top Things to Do in Orlando
• Top Orlando Resort Choices for Families
• Orlando at Christmas

Many families -- especially when traveling from overseas for a trip of a week or more -- combine a visit to Orlando with a stay at one of Florida's beautiful beaches. Have a look at other great Florida getaway ideas.

- Continue to The Mayan Riviera and Cancun, Williamsburg, Virginia, Southern California... or mouseover the boxes below for more choices.

Check prices for hotels in Orlando, near Disney World, and near Universal Orlando.