Starting out traveling as a family can be intimidating. One of the best ways to plan for a successful trip is to choose your destination wisely. A great location will be safe and welcoming to families, have easy options for getting around by car or public transit, and have plenty to do as a family. These are our favorite destinations for family travel.
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The United States
- Orlando, Florida
- San Diego, California
- Maui, Hawaii
- Orange County, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
- Yosemite National Park, California
- Acadia National Park, Maine
- Savannah, Georgia
- Sedona, Arizona
- San Juan Islands, Washington
- Jackson Hole, Wyoming
- Palm Springs, California
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Charleston, South Carolina
- 30A, Florida
- Grand Canyon, Arizona
- Washington D.C.
- Gatlinburg, Tennessee
- Sanibel Island, Florida
- Chicago, Illinois
- Central Coast, California
North America
- Victoria, Canada
- Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
- Saint John, USVI
- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Turks and Caicos
- Cayman Islands
- Montreal, Canada
- Riviera Maya, Mexico
- Banff, Canada
- The Bahamas
South America
- Cartagena, Colombia
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Galapagos, Ecuador
- Amazon Jungle, Peru
- Iguazu Falls, Argentina
- Patagonia, Argentina
- Lake District, Chile
- Cloud Forest, Ecuador
- Machu Picchu, Peru
- Montevideo, Uruguay
Europe
- Paris, France
- Ireland
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Florence, Italy
- Budapest, Hungary
- Strasbourg, France
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Lake Bled, Slovenia
- Algarve, Portugal
- London, England
- Brugges, Belgium
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Rome, Italy
- Munich, Germany
- Ring Road, Iceland
- Rovaniemi, Finland
- Zermatt, Switzerland
- Cotswolds, England
- Bergen, Norway
- Amalfi Coast, Italy
- Santorini, Greece
- Seville, Spain
Asia
- Kyoto, Japan
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Singapore
- Lombok, Indonesia
- Dubai, UAE
- Bali, Indonesia
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Beijing, China
- Hong Kong
- Tokyo, Japan
- The Maldives
- Seoul, South Korea
- Phuket, Thailand
- Koh Samui, Thailand
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Okinawa, Japan
- Langkawi, Malaysia
- Boracay, Philippines
Oceania
- Moorea, French Polynesia
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Cairns, Australia
- Rottnest Island, Australia
- Fiji
- Cook Islands
- Sydney, Australia
Africa
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Maasai Mara, Kenya
- Zanzibar
- Serengeti, Tanzania
- Mauritius
- Victoria Falls, Zambia
- Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Seychelles
- Luxor, Egypt
- Etosha, Namibia
Protect Your Trip
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it is that insurance is necessary to protect our travel investments and keep our family safe on the road. Depending on the policy that you choose, travel insurance can protect your family in the event of medical emergencies and canceled trips. It also takes the sting out of minor trip mishaps, such as lost baggage and delayed flights. Check out Squaremouth to compare plans and choose one that fits your family.
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