Best Family Vacations: Places That'll Capture the Hearts of Adults and Kids
Orlando, FL, USA
If your family loves theme parks, you’ll have the best family vacation experience in Orlando, FL. Home to four different Disney parks, three different Universal parks, and a host more of smaller water parks, amusement parks and fun-filled attractions, it’s one of the biggest entertainment capitals in the world.
Even if you pick one park to take on, the experience can be overwhelming with so much to see and do. These Disney World tips will make sure you capitalize on your time there!
Many of the hotels and resorts in the area cater to a family-friendly environment with fancy pools, character breakfasts and unique transportation to and from the parks. Even if you can’t afford multiple days at a theme park, there’s plenty of shopping, food and entertainment at both Universal’s CityWalk and Downtown Disney.
Barcelona, Spain
Historic Barcelona will leave your family in awe. Taking a trip up Montjuïc hill aboard the funicular or cable cars to its 17th-century castle fortress is the perfect way to enjoy Barcelona with kids.
Admire Antoni Gaudi’s architectural marvels with a guided city tour of his most famous buildings. Old Town Barcelona houses a number of attractions appropriate for the whole family including a chocolate museum and zoo.
If you get tired of city life, there are beaches just a short metro ride away where you can rent umbrellas or work on your tan.
Although the Pacific Starlight Dinner Train is no longer in operation, we've rounded up five dinner train options that are equally elegant and enjoyable.
New York City, NY, USA
Despite its size, New York City is consistently known for having some of the best family vacations in the world. Famous landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and Central Park are fun for both adults and kids.
Dinosaur skeletons fill the halls of the American Museum of Natural History and The Met even has a Costume Institute for those interested in fashion. Everywhere you look there are familiar places seen in movies and TV shows, with the possibility of a celebrity sighting or two, especially in Manhattan.
There’s an endless list of things to do in New York City. Whatever else you do, don’t forget to visit Time Square and see a Broadway show!
