Best tropical vacation for a family
If you’re reading this article, it’s obvious you’re looking to book the best vacation possible. That’s a great decision. But have you been on a tropical vacation before? If not, are you fully aware of what to expect? And most importantly, do you know where to go for the best tropical vacation for your family?
Want to take a tropical vacation but want peace of mind? That’s never easy when travelling with family. There are more things to consider from food to entertainment. Hopefully this post will give you some added confidence that we’ve made the process as simple as possible by comparing the top tropical vacation spots for a family.
Whether you’re planning a family holiday or family trip, or just joining a friend’s family vacation, here is a list of the best tropical vacation spots that really are suitable for the whole family. A tropical vacation is always fun and exciting but choosing the right destination can be confusing.
The best tropical vacation for a family is to go to the beach.
A tropical beach is a great place for families because it has lots of things to do and see. For example, there are many different types of water activities that can be done such as swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and surfing. There are also many other activities such as playing volleyball or soccer on the beach; walking along the beach and looking at shells; going on an adventure through caves; exploring an old shipwreck; playing games like frisbee or catch; collecting sea shells; building sand castles; riding in a helicopter over the ocean searching for whales and dolphins; looking for sharks off the coast of California (San Diego); watching the sunset from shoreline where there are no waves breaking onto shoreline at low tide so no one gets wet from crashing waves hitting their bodies while standing still watching orange/yellowish colored sunsets turn into purple/blue shades with yellowish white stars shining down upon them from above until darkness falls over ocean surface where
One of the best tropical vacations for a family is an island getaway.
The sun, sand, and surf are great for parents and kids alike, and there are plenty of things to do on an island that you may not find at other tropical destinations.
For example, you can go snorkeling or scuba diving off the coast of an island to see beautiful marine life like dolphins, sea turtles, and even sharks. You can also explore a lagoon or coral reef in search of exotic fish and other creatures that live beneath the water’s surface.
Islands are also great places to relax after exploring because they tend to be less crowded than other popular tourist destinations like beaches or cities; this means there’ll be fewer people around so your family can have some quiet time together without worrying about bumping into someone else who wants to use the same facilities as them (like bathrooms or pools).
Sometimes you just need to get away, and this can be especially true during harsh winters. Many long to escape to somewhere tropical. Whether you’re looking for total relaxation, an epic adventure or something in between, we’ve got the perfect destination for your family.
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a wonderful country for families to visit as they can enjoy an array of activities while visiting the island. For an educational experience, tour a tea factory surrounded by sweeping tea plantations in every direction, or visit one of the many temples to learn a bit of local religion.
For adventure, head to a wildlife sanctuary and observe the mass gathering of Asian elephants, or scale the heights of the Sigiriya rock fortress. For relaxation, make sure to plan time at one of the many magnificent beaches found throughout the country, or visit the spice gardens.
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Cozumel, Mexico
Taking a family vacation to Cozumel is absolutely wonderful. The atmosphere is laid-back with the right amount of fun mixed in. The island is very low-key, and you can do as much or as little you want to. They’ve got adventure activities like an ATV tour through the jungle or a submarine excursion past their reefs to ensure you are never bored.
However, the beaches are so beautiful you may not want to leave them.
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Phuket, Thailand
Phuket is one of Thailand’s most popular islands, and it’s extremely kid-friendly. You can enjoy many wonderful beaches, interesting wildlife and unique markets and food.
Take a Thai cooking class where you first gather your ingredients at a local wet market. Visit an elephant sanctuary where your family can help care for an elephant and be sure to take a day trip out to Phi Phi island.
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Costa Rica
Costa Rica is not only a breathtaking place to see with extreme vegetation everywhere, it’s also full of adventure, delicious food and fascinating animals, like sloths, monkeys and iguanas. Up in the volcano area, families can go white water rafting or rappel down into canyons. Along the coast, families can enjoy the national park, beautiful beaches and learn to surf.
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Kauai
There’s no wrong choice when choosing a Hawaiian island, but Kauai is truly spectacular. Take time to visit some of the safer beaches like Poipu Beach and Lydgate Beach. Go for a scenic drive up to the “Grand Canyon of Hawaii,” Waimea Canyon, for incredible views. Then keep going up to Kalalau Lookout where you can see the Na Pali Coast.
Don’t leave without trying shaved ice!
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Turks and Caicos
Turks and Caicos is gorgeous and is home to one of the world’s best beaches, Grace Bay Beach. Families will enjoy spending time together playing in the crystal clear water, snorkeling, parasailing, paddle boarding and basically any other type of water activity. Kids will get a delight from riding horses in the water or visiting the flamingos at Flamingo Pond Overlook.
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Jamaica
Jamaica has an abundance of golden sand beaches for an authentic Caribbean getaway, including the famous Seven Mile Beach in Negril. Further inland, you’ll find dramatic Blue Mountains landscapes, draped in lush vegetation and hiding a wealth of beautiful waterfalls like Dunn’s River Falls. Float a river, climb a waterfall or just enjoy the beach.
We recommend staying at Beaches Negril. This is an all-inclusive resort geared specifically towards families.
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Roatan, Honduras
Roatan is one of the Bay Islands situated along the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world. The reef is near the gleaming white beach shoreline, making it extremely easy for kids to snorkel. Also fun for families are ziplining and paddle boarding. Regardless of how you spend your time, know that the pace is slow in Roatan, allowing you to fully relax.