{"id":870290,"date":"2022-08-02T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=870290"},"modified":"2025-03-03T15:20:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T14:20:19","slug":"7-unique-places-to-visit-for-your-next-family-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/7-unique-places-to-visit-for-your-next-family-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"7 unique places to visit for your next family vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s important to plan regular family vacations before the kids zip off to college and start their own lives. Summer isn\u2019t over yet so there\u2019s still time to plan the family tour of a lifetime. Tick off your travel bucket list together while making new core memories that you&#8217;ll laugh about for years to come. If you\u2019re wondering where to travel with your family, we\u2019ve rounded up seven top family-friendly travel destinations to help inspire your next trip abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hawaii\">Hawaii<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What destination is <em>always<\/em> a good idea? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/north-and-central-america\/hawaii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hawaii<\/a>. These tropical islands dotted in the Pacific Ocean are like little drops of paradise on earth. Perfect for a family vacation, venture through unbelievably beautiful lush landscapes, wander picture-perfect beaches and enjoy stacks of outdoor activities in Hawaii. It&#8217;s the perfect place to visit with family of all ages from kids to teens. Learn to \u2018wave slide\u2019 in Waikiki, snorkel with sea turtles, and witness bubbling volcanoes in one unforgettable trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/07\/drew-farwell-ylQo5HSQPPg-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-870325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drew-farwell-ylQo5HSQPPg-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drew-farwell-ylQo5HSQPPg-unsplash-1-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drew-farwell-ylQo5HSQPPg-unsplash-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drew-farwell-ylQo5HSQPPg-unsplash-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/best-of-hawaii-premium?season=summer+2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Best of Hawaii<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-italy\">Italy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ah, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/europe\/italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy<\/a>. This European country has a way of grabbing hold of the hearts of those who are lucky enough to visit. Breathe in, slow down and embrace the \u201cla dolce vita\u201d while cruising about spectacular Italy while on a family tour. Of course, July and August are the busiest months, but the sun-kissed southern regions like Sicily, the Amalfi Coast and Puglia stay warm right through September and into October. That\u2019s perfect if you\u2019re looking for a last-minute summer family vacation!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/07\/Scopello-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Scopello guide to Sicily\" class=\"wp-image-869941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Scopello-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Scopello-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Scopello.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/southern-italy-and-sicily?season=summer+2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Southern Italy and Sicily<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-usa-national-parks\">USA National Parks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With 61 national parks scattered across the United States, there\u2019s no shortage of extraordinary natural wonders to explore. From wandering between 300-foot sequoia trees to peering over a mega canyon with two billion years of history, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/north-and-central-america\/us-national-parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA National Parks<\/a> are wonderlands of education and adventure. Lace up those hiking boots and take the kids on the road for a late summer family vacation in the great outdoors. Together you could be exploring the natural sandstone arches in Arches National Park or the bubbling hot springs of Yellowstone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/07\/US-national-parks-arches-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-870295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/US-national-parks-arches-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/US-national-parks-arches-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/US-national-parks-arches.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/five-epic-national-parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Five Epic National Parks<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-morocco\">Morocco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For somewhere truly unique, take a family tour through the remote desert plains and vibrant cosmopolitan cities of magical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/africa-the-middle-east\/morocco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morocco<\/a>. Open your eyes \u2013 and educate your kids \u2013 to another culture, language and continent when you venture to northern Africa for a trip to remember. From the dunes of the Sahara to the souks of Marrakech, experience the bright colours, sweet scents and ancient traditions of this enchanting country. Morocco bakes in the summer months, so it\u2019s perfect for a shoulder season, late summer or early spring family vacation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/07\/morocco-g1d16d8624_1280-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-870127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/morocco-g1d16d8624_1280-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/morocco-g1d16d8624_1280-330x185.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/morocco-g1d16d8624_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/spain-morocco-and-portugal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Spain, Morocco &amp; Portugal<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ireland\">Ireland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s impossible to avoid the charms of the Emerald Isle. Take the kids for a holiday of a lifetime while you explore the ridiculously beautiful landscapes, conquer ancient castles, dance a jig with locals and uncover the unexpected in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/europe\/ireland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ireland<\/a>. From the dramatic coastlines to lush green hills, to fun and funny encounters with the cheery locals, Ireland is a family vacation you\u2019ll never forget \u2013 and will be talking about for decades to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/07\/ireland-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-870293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ireland-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ireland-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ireland.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED BLOG:<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/trafalgar-tour-daughters-graduation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why we chose a Trafalgar tour to celebrate our daughter\u2019s graduation<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kenya\">Kenya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for the family vacation idea to beat all others? How about a safari drive in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/africa-the-middle-east\/kenya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kenya<\/a>. Enjoy plenty of \u201cpinch-me\u201d moments together, making memories as you witness spectacular pink flamingos in Lake Nakuru, watch hippos rolling in a watering hole near your lodge, and go exploring to find the Big Five in the wilderness. Kenya is a quintessential African destination where you can meet the ancient Maasai tribes, explore open savannahs where the great migrations cross, and meet elephants, tigers and lions in the wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/07\/kenya-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-870291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kenya-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kenya-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/kenya.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/wonders-of-kenya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Wonders of Kenya<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-zealand\">New Zealand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At last <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/australia-and-new-zealand\/new-zealand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Zealand<\/a> has reopened the borders, allowing the world to once again discover real-life Middle Earth. From the sea to the mountains, Aotearoa (the indigenous Ma\u014dri name for New Zealand) offers non-stop spectacular landscapes, friendly locals and tasty food. Cruise on the famous Milford Sound, city hop through Auckland, and enjoy local flavours like a mince and cheese pie. You\u2019ve got time to plan the perfect family vacation to experience the best of NZ. You could even delay your family tour until Christmas when the southern hemisphere country experiences summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/07\/new-zealand-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-870292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/new-zealand-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/new-zealand-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/new-zealand.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/contrasts-of-new-zealand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Contrasts of New Zealand<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Feeling inspired to book your next family vacation? Let us know which family friendly travel destinations you\u2019re dreaming of taking the kids to in the comments below\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s important to plan regular family vacations before the kids zip off to college and start their own lives. Summer isn\u2019t over yet so there\u2019s still time to plan the family tour of a lifetime. Tick off your travel bucket list together while making new core memories that you&#8217;ll laugh about for years to come. 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