Being a parent is hard work, so when we go on a family vacation we want to relax and have fun with our kids. The best kind of family holiday to recharge and reconnect is a family beach vacation, but with so many choices, how do you decide where to go? In this post, we hope to inspire you with our list of 25 amazing beach destinations for families around the world.
Dan Brewer
3 Days in Sintra with Kids
When we were researching destinations for our family trip to Portugal, Sintra quickly emerged as the clear winner. Set in the stunning hills west of Lisbon, Sintra is filled with great hiking, fairy-tale castles and a fascinating history. We were so excited about visiting this magical destination that we set aside 3 days in Sintra with kids during our family vacation to Portugal and Spain.
Portuguese Coastal Camino with Kids
Over the past few years, we have started to enjoy more active travel with our kids. We’ve gone on family cycling tours in France, and hut-to-hut hiking tours in Slovenia, so for our Easter trip we wanted to continue to build on this active family travel theme. Then we found it… hiking the Portuguese Coastal Camino with our kids was the perfect active family trip for us!
7 Family Friendly Destinations in Mexico
Mexico is my happy place – I could travel there with my family again and again. With a rich blend of culture, tropical scenery, adventure, and relaxation, Mexico is an incredible destination for a family holiday. We have traveled to Mexico with our kids on many occasions and are eager to share our seven favorite family friendly destinations in Mexico.
3 Days in Bocas del Toro with Kids
Two of our favorite family vacations of all time were to Costa Rica with kids and a family trip to Colombia. As Panama is sandwiched in-between these two countries, we knew we had to take a family vacation to Panama. Visiting Panama City was a must, but we also wanted some quality time on a Caribbean beach too, so we planned a visit to Bocas del Toro with kids.
Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge Review
Who doesn’t dream of staying in an overwater bungalow in an idyllic tropical location? In much of the world, the cost of this dream is prohibitive, but in the Caribbean region of Bocas del Toro in Panama, staying at Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge, your dream can affordably come true.
Panama City With Kids
To be honest, we didn’t know much about Panama or Panama City when we first kicked around the idea of coming here. We had previously really enjoyed a family trip to Costa Rica, and a separate trip to Colombia with kids, so given Panama is right in the middle of these two amazing countries, we figured we’d love it too!
It didn’t take us very long to figure out we were going to love visiting Panama City with kids! We’re generally not big into cities, but Panama City is one of the few mega-cities on Earth with a thriving national park right next door.
Panama City Carnival with Kids
We had planned our family trip to Panama City in February to coincide with a week-long break from their school. We chose Panama City as our destination in large part because of all the outdoor adventures we could enjoy. As it turns out, our trip to Panama City with kids coincided with their annual carnival celebration.
Chimney Rock Trail – Capitol Reef National Park
Chimney Rock is an impressive, towering natural spire which rises over 300 feet above the road. The Chimney Rock Trail takes you to the top of a mesa and allows hikers a view looking down on Chimney Rock as well as the amazing scenery up and down the valley.
Slickrock Foot Trail – Canyonlands National Park
Located in the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park, the Slickrock Foot Trail is quite possibly the most fun hike we did during our month-long Utah road trip with kids.