Years ago, the typical family vacation involved packing up the car and driving to a destination. While this type of getaway is still the vacation of choice for some families, other options—such as cruises, international travel, and all-inclusive resorts—are becoming increasingly popular.
Following are a few ideas for your next family getaway, all of which are designed to eliminate the dreaded question, “are we there yet?”
Short Cruises – If you’re looking for a family vacation that fits a tight budget and a time-scrunched schedule, a short cruise on a family-friendly ship may be a good option. A large number of 3- to 5-day cruises depart from a wide variety of U.S. ports, making these cruises a convenient and cost effective getaway. Royal Caribbean International, for example, offers ships and itineraries designed to appeal to families. From ice skating shows to rock climbing walls, there are activities onboard to keep kids of all ages (and adults) entertained all day.
Carnival Cruise Lines also offers short cruise itineraries from close-to-home departure points such as Tampa, Jacksonville, Mobile, New Orleans, Galveston, Charleston, Norfolk, Baltimore, and San Diego. And Carnival’s kids’ program, Camp Carnival, is a year-round, fleet-wide program that provides daily and fun-filled, age-appropriate activities for children and teens.
Europe – European family vacations provide an enticing combination of learning, adventure, and cultural experiences suited to the interests of every family member. |
Reliable tour companies, such as Trafalgar, have designed European tours especially for families.
The European Adventures tour, for instance, includes visits to London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Prague, Venice, Lake Lucerne, and Paris and includes a cruise past the castles of the Rhine Valley. Excursions during the tour, such as exploring Prague Castle and looking over Paris from the second level of the Eiffel Tower, are designed with kids in mind.
All-Inclusive Resorts – All-inclusive resorts, such as Coconut Bay Resort and Spa in St. Lucia, are an ideal choice for families. The Coconut Bay Resort offers a waterpark with two bodyslides and the Cocoland Kids Club, with huge play areas including a water-play zone. For the best value, we can book all-inclusive packages—including air—through Travel Impressions.
Maui, Hawaii – Beautiful island beaches, plus helicopter and submarine rides, make Maui an ideal family vacation destination. Kids will enjoy exploring Haleakala Crater and visiting Maui Ocean Center’s Turtle Lagoon. To make sure your Maui vacation suits your family’s needs, we work with Hawaii specialists.
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