Family Vacation

If the words “family vacation” make you think of the Griswolds all piled in their beat up station wagon heading for Wally World, then you’ve come to the right place. Dream Vacations will help you make sure your family vacation is nothing like that—unless, of course, you want it to be.

While family road trips are still common, they aren’t the only type of vacation that can be affordable for you and your kids. From theme parks to campsites, ski trips to historical landmarks there is plenty for your family to do in any part of the United States. And, of course, there are international options that may make for special memories and great family vacations.

Whether you plan to walk across the Great Wall of China or pitch a tent near the Grand Canyon with your family, Dream Vacations can help you plan a trip that will be unforgettable. If you want to eliminate most of the planning, there are also all-inclusive family resorts or complete-package cruises that can be taken care of with a few simple clicks.

Three of the most popular categories for family vacations are:

Amusement Parks: When it comes to amusement parks, there is one name everyone knows: Disney. Walt Disney World tops the list of amusement park vacations simply because it has so much to offer. With four theme parks, two water parks and 22 resort hotels there is enough to keep any family busy whether you’re there for three days or three weeks.

If you want to add another Orlando attraction to your Disney vacation, the Nickelodeon Family Suites is a great place to stay and play. Each room is a spacious family-style suite, and there’s a water park, kid’s spa, miniature golf course, and basketball court all on the grounds. You don’t even have to leave your hotel to keep busy! 

Loved for its proximity to other exciting places and its abundance of chocolate, Hershey Park in Pennsylvania is also a favorite family vacation spot. Located near Dutch Wonderland and ZooAmerica, Hershey Park is another place that offers multi-amusement park fun all in one locale. Hershey’s Chocolate World also offers free factory tours for families where your kids can package their own Hershey kisses.  

Beaches: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a great mix between beaches and amusement parks. If you’re family can’t make up their minds, or if everyone seems to want something different, Myrtle Beach just might be the perfect vacation spot. For the beach lover there’s surfing, boogie boarding, parasailing, jet skis, pontoon boats and kayaking. But that’s not all Myrtle Beach has to offer. Myrtle Beach is also home to: Family Kingdom Amusement and Water Park, Hard Rock Park, Myrtle Waves Water Park, MagiQuest, Medieval Times and much more.    

For a more relaxing beach atmosphere, Hawaii is a popular vacation destination for many families. Each island offers something different, so you can select the island—or islands—that offer exactly what you are looking for. (Visit our destination pages on Maui, Oahu, Hawaii and Kauai for more specific information). 

Camping: Teddy Roosevelt once called the Grand Canyon “one of the great sights which every American, if he can travel at all, should see.” If you have older kids who would enjoy hiking, rafting and the great outdoors visiting the Grand Canyon could be an extremely memorable experience.

If you like to camp and don’t have a particular destination spot in mind, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resorts might be the perfect place for you. With over 30 locations in the United States and Canada there just might be a Jellystone Park near you. Offering three styles of camping—tent, RV or cabin—these resorts have something to offer both the new and seasoned camper alike. Campers can choose between activities like swimming, playing miniature golf, arts and crafts, mining for gems, going for a hayride, fishing, biking and hiking.