5 Kid-Friendly Travel Destinations
We know that certain things are best learned through travel. Curiosity, empathy, problem solving, and love for our planet are universal lessons that can also become lifelong family memories. That’s why it’s so important to travel together with your loved ones. Each family member can enjoy the trip in their own unique way, but together you can create a truly magical travel experience!
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Top Child-Friendly Countries and Activity Highlights:
Our travel experts have shared some exciting tips on their top five destinations for traveling with kids, plus the activities or places that are really essential to visit while there. Wanna find out? Then keep reading to learn more about these travel ideas for families!
Costa Rica: an Adventure for Families
“How are you?” “¡Pura vida!” Yep, this conversation happens basically every day in Costa Rica. This phrase has become almost a national emblem and perfectly sums up the philosophy of life in this Central American country, based on positivity, joy and the ability to enjoy the here and now. Ready to find out why this is one of the best vacation spots for kids?
Natural Beauty and Family Adventures in Costa Rica
Costa Rica offers a unique blend of outdoor activities, safety, solid infrastructure, culture, and nature that make it one of the top destinations for families traveling with kids who seek a combination of adventure, safety, and natural beauty.
Its national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and beaches are perfect for family excursions. Activities such as zip-lining, tours of striking volcanoes and wildlife viewing will delight the little adventurers!
Another plus? Costa Ricans, or “Ticos,” are known for their friendliness and hospitality. The local culture is welcoming and respectful, making families from all over the world feel welcome and comfortable.
Family Vacation Spots in Costa Rica
Destinations such as Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio National Park offer breathtaking scenery and exciting activities. You can even create unique memories observing the local sloths in their natural habitat! Explore even more exciting locales on our itinerary, Family: Tortuguero, Arenal & beach relax.
Top Family-friendly Lodging in Costa Rica
We recommend family-friendly hotels and all-inclusive family resorts, like the ones on the spectacular beaches of Tamarindo and Jacó. Costa Rica is also known for its eco-lodges set within the rainforest.
The Best Times to Visit Costa Rica with Kids
The dry season, from December to April, is ideal for beach activities, while the green season, from May to November, offers lush landscapes and fewer tourists.
South Africa: Wonder and Wildlife for Your Family
South Africa offers some of the best places to enjoy a family vacation and experience nature. Here you can see a wide variety of animals in their natural habitat, which encourages a lifelong respect for wildlife and the environment. The beaches along the coast, such as those in Cape Town, are perfect for fun watersports and activities. In addition, South Africa is also rich in history and culture, with sites such as Robben Island and the Apartheid Museum providing valuable educational lessons.
Family Safaris and More in South Africa
South Africa is a great destination to go with kids, standing out for its guided safaris, wildlife tracking, and bird watching, all unforgettable experiences for young and old. Create unique memories watching the so-called “Big Five” of Africa (lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos) in places like Aquila Private Game Reserve.
Another bonus? South Africa is a “rainbow nation” with 11 official languages and a rich mix of African, European, and Asian cultures that spice up its food, music, and festivals. In addition, its wine regions produce some of the best wines in the world, so be sure to make a toast to the perfect family trip!
Family-friendly Spots in South Africa
Visiting Kruger National Park and Table Mountain are great family adventures. These unmissable highlights that the country is known for are sure to provide you with an exciting and unique adventure, and stay in your family’s memories for years to come!
Top Family-friendly Lodging in South Africa
We recommend staying in family-oriented hotels and environmentally friendly resorts, such as those selected in our own trip, Family: Safari, beaches & Table Mountain.
The Best Times to Visit South Africa with Children
The dry season, from May to September, is ideal for wildlife viewing, while the wet season, from October to April, is perfect for bird watching and lush landscapes.
Italy: A Popular Child-Friendly Vacation
Many might bet on “abracadabra” to delight the little ones in the family. But in reality, nothing works better than… “pizza!” That’s why a trip to the birthplace of this iconic dish, and gelato, is synonymous with family fun. Once we add unique historical sites and unparalleled architectural beauty, the success of your family adventure is more than assured.
Discover the Treasures of Italy
Italy is one of the most famous destinations for kid-friendly travel thanks to its rich history and culture. Of course it’s important to see the world-renowned museums and take advantage of interactive activities with a focus on learning, such as cooking classes and tours that both young and old will surely enjoy. For instance, you could create unique memories by learning how to select the best ingredients and prepare authentic Neapolitan pizza with an experienced chef. You know what they say, the family that cooks together… gets dirty, but stays together!
Another plus? Naples is the birthplace of the margherita pizza, created in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy in 1889, so all there are secrets and tricks about its preparation that can only be unveiled here.
Family-friendly Spots in Italy
The classic cities of Rome and Venice join a plethora of options with plenty of activities for children and family-friendly hotels. Take Naples or the beautiful island of Ischia, a Mediterranean paradise of idyllic beaches and picturesque seaside villages, both of which are part of Exoticca’s Family Collection itineraries!
Top Family-friendly Lodging in Italy
We recommend family accommodations such as those in our itinerary, Family: Naples & Ischia island escape. In the case of Ischia they offer half board so that, for example, you don’t have to go out to look for a restaurant for dinner when fatigue sets in after a day of movement and activity.
The Best Times to Visit Italy with Kids
Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) are ideal for pleasant weather and fewer tourists. Summer (July to August) is perfect for festivals, although there are many more tourists!
Peru: Exciting Educational Experiences for Families
Do you think your family has already done enough to earn the title of “wonder of the world”? Then you can’t help but take them to a real… We are referring to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World: the ruins and mountainous landscape of Machu Picchu, the epicenter of the Inca empire. An experience that everyone should live at least once in a lifetime, especially with their loved ones!
Explore Peru’s History & Natural Wonders
Machu Picchu is one of the most recommended historical sites for children, but Peru also has a striking diversity of natural environments. You can go from the arid Pacific coast to the Andes mountains and then to the Amazon jungle in just one day!
And let’s not forget its gastronomy, one of the world’s best, which will make you fall in love thanks to its ceviche, lomo saltado and causa limeña. You can create unique memories by discovering the secrets of cocoa and preparing your own creations in our Family Collection itinerary, a super fun activity for kids!
Another plus? Peru is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world and has more than 70 protected natural areas.
Family-friendly adventures in Peru
Lima, the Sacred Valley and Cuzco offer interesting family-oriented activities and great educational experiences. It is also noteworthy that in Peru, one of the best destinations for traveling with children in South America, it is possible to get in touch with indigenous communities or do water activities such as stand up paddle, discover it in Exoticca’s new trip for families!
Top Family-friendly Lodging in Peru
We recommend staying in hotels with packages and services for families. Our itinerary, Family: Lima, Machu Picchu & Cuzco, even offers original complements, such as the welcome pack for children with fun surprises to give them the warmest of welcomes.
The Best Times to Visit Peru with Kids
The dry season, from May to September, is ideal for outdoor activities and clear skies. While the wet season, from October to April, is perfect for less tourists and greener landscapes.
Japan: Blending Tradition and Modern Fun
Did you know that in Japan they have vending machines for just about everything? From drinks and snacks to hot ramen, underwear or umbrellas, and yes, of course, also for all those cute little dolls that children adore. 5 million vending machines go a long way!
Our experts are unanimous: Japan is one of the best destinations to travel abroad with children and to explore Asia! All thanks to its wonderful combination of futuristic technology, ancient traditions, unforgettable family experiences, ancient temples and even bullet trains. In addition, its culinary culture, with delicacies such as sushi and ramen, delights the palates of travelers of all ages. But watch out for the little ones and their ability to confuse wasabi with mint ice cream…
Experience Japan’s Many Attractions
Japan is a family travel destination whose theme parks, interactive museums and cultural activities will fascinate the whole family. Take the famous teamLab interactive museum, a unique set of immersive exhibits that Exoticca’s travel experts have included in a new itinerary, Family: self-guided Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka.
You’ll be able to create unique memories with the fun photo shoot at Osaka Castle that Exoticca’s travel experts have included in our Japan itinerary.
The plus? Enjoy the sweetness of the beautiful deer that live in Nara Park, one of the must-do activities for children in the land of the rising sun. In this park, deer roam freely and are considered messengers of the gods according to Japanese mythology. The park is also home to Todai-ji, a temple containing the Great Bronze Buddha, one of the largest statues in the world, with a height of almost 15 meters.
Kid-friendly Cities to Visit in Japan
Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka offer a variety of child-centered accommodations and attractions.
Top Family-friendly Lodging in Japan
We recommend staying in family-oriented hotels and ryokans, where your family will be accommodated in the same room. However, if availability does not allow it, they will guarantee that your family will be in rooms as close together as possible. Children will always stay in a room with at least one adult.
The Best Times to Visit Japan with Kids
Spring (March to May) is ideal to see the cherry blossoms and enjoy festivals. While autumn (September to November) offers pleasant weather and the chance to enjoy the beautiful fall colors.
Plan your next family adventure with Exoticca
All these kid-friendly travel destinations offer a variety of experiences that are ideal for all members of the family, no matter their age!
That’s why the travel experts at Exoticca have chosen to include them in the Family Collection itineraries: so you can be sure that your next trip will be truly unforgettable.
Go ahead and book your next family adventure with Exoticca! Just choose which corner of the world to explore, remembering that we’ve already done all the work for you: selecting activities, hotels, planning transfers, and all the other minutiae of international travel.
That way, you spend less time planning and more time enjoying with your loved ones!
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