If you’re searching for kid-friendly destinations that your whole family will love, continue reading to discover two must-visit family destinations.
Travel destinations for kids:
1. Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is a wonderful family travel destination as it offers plenty of summer and winter based activities to keep your family thoroughly entertained. For your peace of mind, consider purchasing visitors to Canada insurance so that you and the kids are covered in the event of an emergency illness or accidental injury.
If you choose to visit Vancouver during winter, why not teach your kids the basic of skiing at one of Vancouver’s world-class ski fields. Popular examples of which include Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, Mt Seymour, and Whistler Blackcomb. Your kids will love learning to ski in a city which has hosted the Winter Olympics.
Other examples of winter activities which you’ll be able to enjoy as a family including dog sledding, ice skating, and tobogganing.
Families who visit Vancouver during Summer are pleasantly surprised at all of the summer activities which Vancouver has to offer. As examples, you can kayak in Vancouver’s harbor, experience the thrill of zip-lining and swim at the Hillcrest Pool, a spacious public pool, which backs straight on to Vancouver’s harbor.
If you’re keen on visiting Vancouver also make sure to ride a gondola to the top of Grouse Mountain, where you’ll be able to see bald eagles up close at the mountain’s bird park.
Lastly, if you love introducing your kids to new cultures, it’s a great idea to head to Brockton, where you’ll be able to see a variety of tall, hand-carved totem poles. Which have been handcrafted by native craftsmen and women.
2. London, England
While you might not think of planning a family getaway to London, London actually offers plenty of kid friendly experiences that your kids are sure to love.
As an example, it’s well worth catching a train to Paddington Station, which boasts it’s very own Paddington Bear Shop, where you’ll be able to purchase each of your kids a cute momento of their trip to London. As how many kids can claim that they brought their Paddington Bear at Paddington Station?
If your family are fans of Harry Potter or the Fantastic Beasts series, they’ll also jump up and down with excitement, if you treat them to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Not only will your family get to walk around authentic, well-loved sets such as the Great Hall, Diagon Alley and the Forbidden Forest but your kids will also get to take photos of themselves touring the studios.
Whilst you’re family is in London, also make sure to book a few tickets on a genuine double-decker bus. As they are an iconic feature in London. Lastly, for unbeatable views of London, you may want to book tickets for your family on the London Eye. Which is sort of a cross between a gondola and a Ferris wheel and will be sure to delight children of all ages.
If you have preteens or older kids you may also want to consider booking tours of Buckingham Palace and the infamous Tower of London. Just beware that some of the displays in the Tower of London may frighten small children.
So if you’re looking to pick a new destination for an upcoming family vacation, you can’t go wrong opting to visit either London or Vancouver.
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