Family Travel Ideas to Encourage Healthy Bonding with Your Loved Ones
Going for family trips is one of the best ways to inculcate a sense of bonding in your young ones. Most of us are on a constant lookout for the best family travel ideas that can give us few moments far from the bustling city. As per a recent survey conducted by the Student and Youth Travel Association (SYTA), nearly 74 percent of educators believe that travel has a positive impact on the personal development of young learners. Here are some places you can take your kids –
Iceland
If your family loves vacationing outdoors amid wild landscapes, Iceland is the perfect destination for you. You can see a wide range of local flora and fauna at the Snæfellsjökull National Park, which is best known for its signature glacier called Snæfellsjökull.
For the water babies, Iceland has the beautiful Dynjandi waterfall on the Dynjandivogur Bay. It is said that a supernatural being lives in every waterfall there. Amazing, isn’t it?
You could also go for swimming in the Blue Lagoon. Surely your kids will be awestruck by the striking turquoise colour of this geothermal spa that will also improve their skin (with its healing properties). Lastly, don’t forget to see the Northern Lights and pack some extra layers to keep the cold at bay!!
Colorado, USA
Colorado is a must in the list of family travel ideas. The place is perfect for a visit in both summer and winter season. If your family is a skiing fan, you can visit the ski resort town of Vail. The resort is great even for early skiers. For an enthralling experience, you can visit the Garden of the Gods, which is a national natural landmark. It has beautiful stone towers and surrounding fins that are 300 feet up the earth’s surface. The distant mountain view and rock pile landscape make the place a must visit family destination. If your kids are adventure lovers, you can enjoy biking, horseback riding, hiking, zip lining and even go for a ride on Colorado’s longest alpine slide.
Pennsylvania, USA
Another hit in the list of family travel ideas is Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh city in Pennsylvania has a lot of activities for families. Children can have a great time watching animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo and also visit the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. You can also go for biking with your loved ones along the Great Allegheny Passage to get a scenic view of the city’s bridges and tunnels.
If you are big time chocolate lover, do visit the Hershey Park. With almost 76 rides, this chocolate-themed amusement park is a treat for an adventurer. You could also go to the National Toy Train Museum in Strasburg, where you will see displays of model train collections from the 1800s till today. Sadly, the museum is shut from January to March, so you might want to skip visiting in those months.
Namibia, Africa
Even though Congo and Nigeria are not the most kid-friendly places in Africa, you must definitely include Namibia to the list of family travel ideas. Here, you will find amazing lunar landscapes and safaris for a perfect family trip. You could also enjoy staying in exquisite 4 x 4 roof tents. Head out to the Etosha National Park to see some African wild animals. As opposed to most African countries, malaria is not found in Namibia, making it a little safer to visit with the kids. Try to visit the country in July or August as the weather is pleasant enough for some daytime explorations.
We hope this list of family travel ideas helps you plan out your next trip with your loved ones. Cheers to making some great memories!
