Sometimes we want to go a little farther than the usual getaways... Maybe take the kids an African safari. Or go check out those marsupials, down under, and while there, snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef. Or explore fascinating cultures in SE Asia, with kid-fun mixed in. "Family Adventures" can be an easy all-details-handled way to explore an exotic land -- see the link, below. But doing-it-yourself has much to recommend it including economy, in many countries in Asia, for example.
With two tropical oceans (Pacific and Caribbean), Costa Rica offers plenty of beach vacations, but is perhaps even better known for eco-tourism holidays.
Belize -is a small country just south of Mexico, and next to Guatemala. Belize vacations can offer a comfortable foray into Central America for either eco-tourism, Mayan ruins, or a Caribbean beach holiday (including great snorkeling or scuba on a barrier reef.)
When families think about a trip to Africa, most have in mind a safari to see wildlife. Find out what countries are best for families, safari tour options, how to plan your own trip, and more. General information about visiting African countries, too.
On the Gold Coast of eastern Australia, below the Great Barrier Reef, is an area known as "Surfers Paradise"-- a name which might suggest a hip young scene... But in fact Surfers Paradise is ideal for families, with 30 km of beaches plus several "funparks": Seaworld, Wet 'n' Wild, Movieworld, and Dreamworld. (Guest article.)
It's a long way to go, for most of us, so take a long we'll-remember-this-forever vacation, with lots of time to explore.
It's the fantasy tropical beach vacation: beautiful beach, coral reef, simplified life, unspoiled tropical paradise. "But a Fiji resort seems so far, so out of reach..." Think again: logistics -- and price-- may be more manageable than you'd suppose.
Tips for taking kids to Asia, China with Kids, Disneyland in Hong Kong and Tokyo, and lots more. "Family Adventures" (below) can be an easy way to explore a country, but do-it-yourself has benefits too.
"Family Adventure" escorted tours can be an easy way to travel to exotic countries, with all details handled, no time wasted on confusion or hassles, and a first-rate itinerary. Most adventure tour companies these days offer special "family adventures". Meanwhile, "Adventures by Disney" has been all about family trips from the get-go, and includes trips to Costa Rica, China, and Australia. Also out of the ordinary is Intrepid Travel: trips often cost much less than typical family adventures.
