Family Vacation Ideas
By Teresa Plowright, About.com Guide to Family Vacations
Vacation inspirations! Find ideas by region, by season, by interest, or 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
Summer Travel
Even in the touch economic times of 2009, most families are still counting on a summer getaway. But they may take trips closer to home, or even try a "staycation", enjoying and exploring their own town or region the way a tourist would.
Ideas By REGIONS
It's a big world: explore where you want to play, relax, tour.
- Northeast US & Mid-Atlantic
- Florida
- Southeast US
- Midwest US
- Rocky Mountain States
- Southwest US
- California; Pacific Northwest; North
- Hawaii
- Caribbean
- Mexico
- Canada
- Europe
- Wide World - Resources for Australia, Africa, Asia, Central America...
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?
