New Zealand is one of the best family vacation destinations for active travelers because it combines approachable hiking, lakes, glaciers, rainforest, wildlife, adventure towns, and warm local culture in one spectacular country.
In the Canadian Rockies, families can hike forest trails, walk through limestone canyons, ride horseback through Kananaskis Country, visit Lake Louise, explore the Icefields Parkway, and stand on the ancient ice of the Athabasca Glacier.
Plan an unforgettable Alaska family adventure with this first-timer’s guide to the Kenai Peninsula. From scenic rail travel and Kenai Fjords wildlife cruises to glacier hikes, river rafting, sea kayaking, and coastal stays in Seward and Homer, this blog shows families where to go, when to visit, what to pack, and how a guided small-group trip can make Alaska feel wonderfully wild - without feeling overwhelming.
The Galápagos Islands can be an extraordinary family vacation for curious, active kids and adults who love wildlife, snorkeling, beaches, short hikes, and hands-on learning.
Costa Rica is a strong winter break family vacation choice because December through March is the dry season on the Pacific side, making it a great time for beaches, rafting, zip lining, wildlife, volcano views, and rainforest walks.
What to expect while exploring Yellowstone National Park in the winter months
Planning a Galápagos family vacation? A land-based island-hopping trip gives kids the wildlife, snorkeling, boat rides, beaches, and volcanic landscapes they came for — with the comfort of hotel stays, local island life, and more room for families to relax between adventures.
The best hiking trails in Yellowstone National Park for kids and families are short, scenic, flexible, and easy to pair with the park’s major sights. Upper Geyser Basin, Grand Prismatic Overlook, West Thumb Geyser Basin, Storm Point, Trout Lake, Lone Star Geyser, Fairy Falls, Two Ribbons Trail, and Brink of the Lower Falls are strong family options depending on your children’s ages, hiking experience, and the season. Families should plan around elevation, weather, wildlife safety, thermal-area rules, restroom access, snacks, and Yellowstone’s long driving distances.
Yellowstone National Park is one of America’s most rewarding national park trips, with geysers, hot springs, waterfalls, wildlife valleys, scenic drives, and hikes all woven into one unforgettable landscape. First-time visitors should plan around seasonality, driving distances, lodging availability, weather, and the park’s major regions. A guided Yellowstone trip can make the experience smoother by pairing iconic sights with expert timing, local insight, family-friendly pacing, and the freedom to enjoy the park without managing every detail yourself.
What makes a family vacation one that you'll remember forever? It’s the fun you have together as you enjoy new activities. Here’s our pick of “unmissable activities” that make for a memorable vac
Europe was the hot ticket for traveling families this summer. Sure, Italy and France are fine. But as you plan your next family vacation, consider exploring Croatia with kids instead! Aft
Kit Parks, from Active Travel Adventures , chats with Brian Darer, who traveled with his wife and three teenage kids on the Austria Family Vacation . Listen to Brian talk about the day by day iti
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