Make Summer 2019 Unforgettable with These Family Vacation Destinations
Yellowstone National Park
Straddling the borders of three US states — Wyoming, Montana and Idaho — Yellowstone National Park was the country’s first national park and remains a popular family vacation destination. The park not only has the highest concentration of geysers in the world, but it also offers ample opportunities to see amazing wildlife such as bison, wolves, bears, bighorn sheep, elk and more.
Other attractions such as ziplines, hot springs and hiking trails will ensure this is a memorable trip for each member of your family. Plus Yellowstone is located in close proximity to many dude ranch vacations, which are a great way to encourage some family bonding in new and challenging situations.
For the Yellowstone portion of your trip, make sure to book your accommodation early as popular hotels and campgrounds can book up more than a year in advance.
Rome, Italy
Those parents who want to make sure their kids keep learning over the summer break will love exploring the history-filled streets of Rome. Pick up a few books about Ancient Rome to read to your kids on the flight over, and make a game out of picking out the ancient sites among the city’s modern buildings once there.
The Colosseum and the Roman Forum are must-sees and are right in the center of town. Some tour operators even offer tours of these sites that are specially curated to families traveling with kids. Other attractions such as the Pantheon, Vatican City, Rome’s many beautiful parks and several kid-friendly museums make Rome a place we keep wanting to go back to. Of course endless pizza and gelato doesn’t hurt.
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
While kid-friendly may not be what first comes to mind when you think of Amsterdam, the city is pleasantly surprising when it comes to how welcoming it is to family travelers. Nearly every restaurant has a play space for kids and there are nicely designed playgrounds on seemingly every corner.
The city offers many family-friendly attractions such as the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Zoo and the NEMO Science Museum. Strolling the city’s walkable and cycling-friendly streets is such an enjoyable way to pass the days and enjoy Amsterdam’s sights and sounds. It’s especially great as a weekend break destination for those living in nearby countries.
