Family Vacations Overview

Families flock here, so these popular destinations must be doing something right! (Take a guess about which destination is the #1 spot...)

Spring break, summer vacation... Like birds, we fly different places as the seasons change. And we also flock to places with special events for the holidays throughout the year: July 4th, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and the Holiday Season...

Sometimes the best choice for vacation depends on the ages of your family members. Some resorts, for instance, go all out for babies, or teens. See also: tips and resources for single parent travel, "grand travel" (i.e. kids travel with grandparents), mother-daughter getaways, and more.

Yes, they deserve their own category; not only are Disney Vacations hugely popular, they come in several types. There's the theme parks, of course: Disney World in Orlando (in a class of its own), and several Disneylands in California, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong. Family vacations can also try Disney Cruises (with great kids programs, and nursery care), and "Adventures by Disney" escorted tours to destinations as diverse as Wyoming, Costa Rica, Italy.

Many popular family travel destinations offer promotions, especially during off-season. Families with an eye on the budget can also find many free things to do, when visiting cities or when enjoying the Great Outdoors.