Family Vacation Ideas
By Teresa Plowright, About.com Guide to Family Vacations
Vacation inspirations! Find ideas by region, by season, by interest, or by the "ages and stages" of your family.
- Disney Vacations
- Great Outdoors / Active / Snow!
- Family Adventures
- More Seasons & Holidays
- Out of the Ordinary Ideas
Top Vacation Spots
Places where families flock, plus top-rated spots for family holidays.
- Riviera Maya, Mexico
- Favorite Family Vacation Spots - a personal list
- More Popular Family Vacation Spots
Holiday Season
The Holiday Season at the end of December is a peak time for family getaways, but the festivities start much earlier. In the US, Thanksgiving starts the Holiday Season, but in any country that celebrations Christmas, by the end of November lights and decorations are up and you're sure to find festivities.
- Thanksgiving Weekend
- Tree Lightings
- Great Places to See Santa
- Christmas Train Rides (including The Polar Express)
Ideas By REGIONS
It's a big world: explore online great places to play, relax, tour.
- Northeast US & Mid-Atlantic
- Florida
- Southeast US
- Midwest US
- Rocky Mountain States
- Southwest US
- California; Pacific Northwest; North
What's on Sale?
A place does get more attractive with a nice price drop.
Ages and Stages
Travel with babies, teens, grandparents... Find ideas for the stage of life that fits.
- Family Holidays With Teens
- Single Parent Vacations
- More: Grandparents, Reunions, Mother-Daughter, Pets...
Disney Vacations
Not just theme parks! Disney Cruises, too (great kids programs, nursery), or "Adventures by Disney" in Wyoming, Costa Rica, Italy...
- Disney World Vacations -Overview
- Top Tips for Visiting Disney World
- Disneyland - California & Around the World
Great Outdoors / Active / Snow!
Feel the need to unplug, get to the Great Outdoors, move the body and soul?
- Snow Vacations
- Great Outdoors - Summer Ideas
- White-water Rafting
- Family Camping
- More Great Outdoors Ideas
Family Adventures
Small-group escorted tours explore the Great Outdoors, or perhaps the great cities of Europe. Generally high-end, with itinerary best-of-the-best and all details handled.
- What to Expect from a "Family Adventure"
- Family Adventure Tour Companies and More
- Review: Yellowstone Family Adventure Vacation
- Family Safaris
More Seasons & Holidays
Like birds, we fly different places as the seasons change. We also like to flock to special destinations to celebrate major holidays: some cities go all out with parades, festivities, and special packages for families.
Out of the Ordinary Ideas
Want something out-of-the-box, something the neighbors certainly haven't done?
