Top 10 Favourite Family Vacations
Here are the Top 10 destinations for family vacations, according to a recent poll of travel agents. Read on to learn why each was selected.
Florida: The Orlando area, with Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World, tied for number one in the world, along with Tampa Bay, which offers Busch Gardens. See Our Walt Disney World article for more information.
California: Anaheim offers Disneyland. San Diego has Sea World and the renowned San Diego Zoo. San Francisco features many museums and art galleries, plus Golden Gate Park, the Muir Woods, and Napa Valley Wine Country. See Our San Diego articles: Family Fun Zone, Special for Kids and Rubio's Baja Grill.
Colorado: In summer, families enjoy hiking, white-water rafting, horseback riding, golf, and more in this beautiful state. Denver has the Museum of Natural History, which features a dinosaur exhibit.
Cruises: Three, four, and seven-night cruises from Florida and California are a great value for families. One price includes airfare, accommodations, meals, and entertainment; also offered are special programs for children. For more cruise information visit our Cruise Section.
Caribbean: All-inclusive resorts that specialize in family vacations are becoming more popular every year.
Arizona: Phoenix and Scottsdale in "The Valley of the Sun" offer golf resorts with activities like horseback riding, hot-air ballooning and more. The Grand Canyon features flight-seeing, white-water rafting, hiking, camping, and mountain biking tours.
Hawaii: American Hawaii Cruises offers special rates for children. Several resorts on the major islands offer children's programs. For more Hawaii information, visit our Aloha Bound section.
New York: Parks, zoos, museums, shopping, theatre... you can find it all in New York. See our Editor's Notes and New York with your Kids articles for more information.
Washington, D.C.: Our nation's capital is a classic family destination. Visit our KidSmart Washington, D.C. section.
Las Vegas: Theme parks, wild west shows, and outdoor adventure in the desert make Las Vegas a family favourite. Visit our Las Vegas Destination Spotlight article.