12 Amazing Family Vacation Destinations

Looking for the perfect destination for your next family vacation? Look no further! Here are twelve places that are sure to exceed any expectations you have for your next trip with your loved ones!

Disney Cruise

First up, we have the obvious choice for the most perfect family vacation….a Disney Cruise. Visit exotic islands, meet Disney characters, ride the water coaster, enjoy dinner with your spouse while your children are picked up from the dining room by kids’ club staff after finishing their meals…. need I say more? Take your cruise to the next level and participate in one of the Fish Extender Exchanges for some truly amazing memories (and swag). Disney Cruises have something for everyone and there is SO much value included! Star Wars Days, Marvel Days at Sea, Halloween on the High Seas…. oh my!
Grand Memories / Royalton Punta Cana

Second on the list is Grand Memories and Royalton Punta Cana. If you’re looking for an affordable destination, Memories is your place. Amazing water park. Multiple dining options. All-inclusive. Tons of flight options from nearly every major city (it’s the busiest airport in the Caribbean!) Gorgeous beaches. Endless entertainment from live music to shows, foam parties and more! This was our destination for Spring Break 2016 and 2018, and we LOVED it! If your budget allows, stay at the sister property, Royalton Punta Cana, located on the beach, and do their Diamond Club level rooms.
California

Next, we have California. Disneyland, California Adventure Park, Legoland, Sea World, Petco Stadium, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, San Diego Zoo, Air and Space Museum, Beaches, Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Coast Highway, USS Midway, Hiking, Whale Watching, Amazing Weather… need I go on? Los Angeles and San Diego are less than two hours apart… visit two amazing family vacation spots on one trip!
Disney World

There obviously couldn’t be a family vacation destination list without this location! Rides, amazing restaurants, unsurpassed customer service, stage shows, fireworks, character meet & greets, water slides, parades… It truly is one of the most magical places on earth.
Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas

Located on Paradise Island, Bahamas, this destination has something for the entire family! Their Aquaventure Waterpark is amazing, the beaches are beautiful, and a quick taxi ride into downtown Nassau provides some great cultural experiences! Atlantis has great aquariums, a casino, multiple dining options, a splash park area for less-adventurous little ones, a gorgeous marina, dolphin encounters, and so much more! I can’t sing its praises enough!

For a really special trip, consider adding a day trip to Exuma where you can swim with the world famous pigs!

Want to see how to dine at Atlantis on a budget? Check out this post!
Beaches Resorts

With locations in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos, these luxury Caribbean resorts are for EVERYONE! Water parks, dining, family-friendly suites, clubs exclusively for teens… AMAZING!
Cruise (non-Disney!)

Disney isn’t the only cruise line that’s catering to families these days! Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Carnival all have amazing options! Waterslides, dive-in movies, bowling, mini golf, babysitting, my time dining, spas, adults-only lounges, kids-only lounges – all at a great value! It’s time to check out a cruise for your next family vacation!!!

We most recently sailed on Royal Caribbean for Fall Break 2018. It was one of our most unforgettable vacations to date! Waking up in ports of call including Curacao, Aruba, St. Kitts, St. Thomas…. it was wonderful. So wonderful, in fact, that we booked the same cruise again for Fall Break 2019! Cannot wait!!

Cruises are an incredible option for Group Travel. There are perks for those traveling in groups of as few as eight staterooms, so contact us to learn more about our group vacations.
Jewel Runaway Bay
Located in Jamaica, this hotel was once part of the Breezes resort line. An amazing water park, endless entertainment opportunities and more, make this an incredible Caribbean destination for your family!
We traveled here in March 2017, and it was probably the best food we’ve ever had at an all-inclusive. The size of the resort is great, very intimate. The staff made you feel like royalty!!!
Disney Hilton Head Island Resort

Did you know Disney has a resort located on the picturesque coast of South Carolina? This elegant resort is fashioned after a 1940s hunting and fishing lodge, and combines local charm with outdoor fun for the entire family. The resort features multi-roomed villas and many recreational activities, including 12 miles of heavenly beaches.
Adventures by Disney
So, this isn’t one destination, but several amazing family-friendly destination options spanning the globe! From whitewater rafting the Flathead River, to taking a Safari through South Africa…. to wine tasting in the Bay Area while your children take part in a hand-s on olive oil infusion experience…to riding a toboggan through the hills of southern Germany—Traveling with Adventures by Disney provides culturally immersive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences that prove all vacations are not created equal.
Explore the world in ways that every member of your family will enjoy. Each Adventures by Disney trip offers unique itinerary items—from more sophisticated experiences for adults to special Junior Adventurer activities tailored to kids. Thanks to Disney’s impeccable attention to detail, you’ll discover plenty of special opportunities to create and share unforgettable memories your family will treasure forever.
Aulani Disney Resort and Spa

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, is the place to stay for a Hawaii family vacation that immerses you in local culture through Disney magic. The Resort sits on 21 oceanfront acres, nestled between verdant mountains and serene ocean waters. Here, you’ll be removed from the crowds of Waikiki, yet close enough to enjoy the wonders of the island.
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa – St. Lucia
Last, on this list is Coconut Bay Beach Resort in St. Lucia. Situated on 85 acres, Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa offers two worlds in one along Saint Lucia’s exotic south coast. Located only five minutes from the international airport, this award-winning resort features: 250 air-conditioned rooms, 5 restaurants, 7 bars, 5 pools, complete fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, full service salon and oceanfront spa, the island’s largest waterpark and more! Designed to please all ages, this casually Caribbean, incredibly all-inclusive retreat is St. Lucia’s best value for family vacations.