Best Family Vacations: Places That'll Capture the Hearts of Adults and Kids
Sydney, Australia
There are a number of things to do with your family in and around Sydney Harbour. Take a ride on the ferry at night for the best view of the iconic opera house.
Sydney’s Sea Life Aquarium houses an impressive array of over 700 marine species, including two types of sharks viewable from underwater tunnels. Try the Australian National Maritime Museum for budding pirates or The Royal Botanic Gardens for landlubbers looking for a picnic.
No Sydney family vacation would be complete without a romp on Manly Beach for surfing, swimming and sunbathing; Australia has some of the best surf schools in the world.
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Bali, Indonesia
Although Bali has often enjoyed a reputation as a solo traveler’s destination, it’s also become one of the best family vacation spots in the world. If you’re looking for a relaxing trip with beautiful, but kid-friendly, accommodations, look no further than one of Bali’s hotels, family villas or all-inclusive resorts.
Pick a theme for your Bali vacation with kids! Animal lovers will have a ball at the nearby Elephant Safari Park or Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud. Another option is an Indiana Jones-inspired adventure among the ruins and ancient temples.
Enjoy the local cuisine right on the beach in many locations or you can even take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Indonesian dishes.