One of the best parts of family travel is making new memories with some of the people you love most. Lucky for travel advisors, making family travel dreams come true is part of the job as you hold the knowledge and tools to help vacationers have once-in-a-lifetime experiences through the power of epic excursions.
Looking for inspiration? Here are six advisor-approved excursions in some of the most popular destinations for family travel.
In Hawai’i
Families missing their furry friends can help a pet in need when they participate in Kaua’i Humane Society’s Field Trips for Shelter Dogs program. After selecting an appointment time and watching an instructional video, travelers and their chosen canine will spend the day enjoying the beauty of the Garden Island together. Best of all, sharing photos of the outing to social media might help the dog get adopted.
Minimum age requirement: Children ages 8+ can participate with an adult
In Mexico
A place where nothing is what it seems, at Xenses, one of the latest experiences from Grupo Xcaret, family travelers will be transported to an alternate reality filled with fantastic scenarios. The otherworldly park offers visitors two paths to explore, the Path of Feeling and the Path of Doing, both of which are designed to encourage participants to use their senses in unexpected ways.
Minimum age requirement: 5+ years
In Puerto Rico
Exploring Old San Juan
With its charming cobblestone streets, brightly painted buildings and scenic ocean views, exploring Puerto Rico’s Old San Juan is an activity fit for travelers of all ages. Whether they spend the day visiting historic sites like Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Capilla del Cristo and Castillo San Cristóbal or indulge in local flavors when they participate in one of the many food or cocktail tours (for families with kiddos aged 21+, of course), visitors may find this vibrant coastal city to be their new favorite destination.
Minimum age requirement: All ages
In St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
A Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Tour
Home to two of the Caribbean’s bioluminescent bays, Stal River Bay and Altona Lagoon, St. Croix is an ideal destination for families looking to experience the unique phenomenon. As for how to get there, one of the best ways to visit the region’s famous bays is by kayak, many of which are completely see-through giving visitors an unforgettable view as they float atop glowing algae that lights the surf in a dreamy shade of blue.
Minimum age requirement: 5+ years
In Antigua
Families with a taste for adventure will love exploring Antigua’s Laviscount Island, a place where ecology, history and fun join forces for an unforgettable day in paradise. While the island stands out with its colorful shoals of fish and towering red mangrove plants, it’s best known for its colony of giant Aldabra tortoises, which guests can pet and even feed. Of course, the tortoise isn’t the only wow-worthy creature guests will encounter, the region is also home to the rare Lesser Antillean iguana and colorful macaw parrots.
Minimum age requirement: 2+ years
In Puerto Vallarta
Thrill-seeking travelers can catch a rush when they fly high above the lush green canopies and rugged mountain landscapes of beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Canopy River, a local tour operator, offers a guided 11-zipline circuit where travelers will cross Jorullo Bridge, the longest hanging bridge in the world, and enjoy perks like a mule ride, a tequila tasting and a complimentary welcome drink along the way.
Minimum age requirement: 6+ years
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Jeff B | 03/17/24 - 03:00 PM
TY! From MHSTA.com we have a kayaker and great suggestion!
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