Internet Service Awards | Family Vacation Tips
When you’re planning a family vacation, it’s always helpful to get some information about the different destinations you are considering and to try and find some new ideas for making your trip memorable. These are our top ten picks for family vacation ideas.
- FavoriteFamilyVacations.com This site provided some vacation categories that you might not see on other sites. Things like houseboats, military & space, dude ranches and train tours. It also has a ’short list’ page of their favorites among the favorites. The site has vacation ideas and descriptions submitted by ordinary people, which show the date and name of the person submitting the information. You can also, submit your vacation ideas for others to read as well.
- KidsCanTravel.com You can search for vacation ideas using several different criteria, such as multi-aged family versus a family with just teens or toddlers, or search by location. The site provides details about the vacation ideas such as directions with a link to Google maps, when is the best time of he year to visit and special considerations, such as terrain and distance from convenience facilities.
- MyFamilyBreak.com This is probably the most unique site among the ten. The site was created in 2007 by one family who enjoys vacationing with their kids and wanted to share some of what their best experiences with other families. The site is now a network of families sharing their vacation experiences and recommendations. In addition to reading the reports posted by families, you can even send questions directly to the family which posted its recommendation on a particular destination.
- 1001-Vacation-Ideas.com In the Family Vacation Ideas section of this website it has over two dozen categories, each with at least five ideas listed underneath it for family vacations in that category. For instance, in the ‘Inexpensive’ category, Duluth, Minnesota was listed as a place where there was a lot for kids to do and see without cost, and then listed what some of those things were. Under the ‘Caribbean’ category, it lists the Maho Bay Camps in the Virgin Islands, because of their location within the National Park.
- FamilyVacationCritic.com This site as some great articles that give ideas that are age focused. It also has the ‘Best’ lists, such as the Best Kids Programs, the Best Islands for Families, the Best Cruises for Families. They have a page with planning tips and another page with dozens of family friendly resorts.
- TravelWizard.com This internet provider specializes in luxury vacation packages. For a family that wants the best accommodations and a travel agent to handle the details, so they can simply go on vacation and relax, this site offers the types of services you may be looking for. Some of the vacation services available are personal guided tours, pre-arranged activities, family concierge service and pre-arranged hired cars.
- TheFamilyTravelFiles.com What sets this website apart are its detailed articles about its different family vacation ideas. The articles can be found by searching destinations, activities or by age group, which it calls ‘Travel Phase’. Obviously a family vacation with preschoolers and a family vacation with teenagers, requires totally different types of activities, and this site has taken that into consideration.
- VacationKids.com This is a travel agency’s website, but the agency’s focus is family travel. Because of this, you will not only find some great ideas regarding places to go and things to do on your family vacation, you will also find some great deals. Some of the specials listed on their page are targeted towards the larger families, which have three or more kids, the very families who most need a vacation, and often times feel they can’t afford one.
- FamilyFun.go.com – This family travel site actually belongs to Disney, but you wouldn’t know it by the wide variety of family vacation ideas offered there. The articles provided on different destinations are very detailed, and informative. It also allows you to search my activity, destination or season when looking for vacation ideas.
- TripAdvisor.com – This internet service for travelers can be almost overwhelming with the amount of information it gives you, but that isn’t a bad thing. It provides lots of suggestions on what to do and what to see in different locations in the US and abroad. Select a destination and the sites provides you with posting from other travelers, expected average temperatures for the next six months and plenty of traveler’s recommendations on lodging, attractions, dining and transportation.
