Preteens
Spend the summer with the kids in Barcelona at the Majestic Hotel & Spa. Strap on your helmets and hop on a scooter with the hotel’s unique program. Grab a backpack filled with water, snacks and an iPad loaded with maps and itineraries for a unique and active family tour. If your family is learning or fluent in Spanish, opt for the native language tour.
Inspire the kids to follow their dreams exploring a variety of opportunities with the My First Job program at Belmond Napasai in Koh Samui, Thailand. The luxury resort offers cooking lessons, Thai boxing, dancing and unique educational opportunities. Check out the family packages, tours and accommodations here.
© Oliver Nowak | Dreamstime.com
Costa Rica is a luxury family destination, but goes a step further with a focus on wildlife and adventure at Nayara Resort, Spa & Gardens. The kids can zipline and explore waterfalls around the property, or head to the sloth sanctuary for an up-close look at some of the region’s most docile inhabitants.
Teens
Everything about the UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa in Trancoso, Brazil is picturesque. To say this 5-star resort is Instagram-worthy is an understatement and your teens will agree. Head to the Cultural Center, or Casa de Cultura, and watch local students practice the art of capoeira, a traditional Bahia sport, or join in. Capoeira blends martial arts, acrobatics and dance — add in some natural athleticism, and your kids may find their new favorite sport.
Available on select Ponant cruises from Rome to Athens, the Treasures of the Mediterranean World tour boasts the best of all things Greek and Italian mythology. Learn about the Roman and Greek gods and goddesses and see where the original Olympics competition took place — perfect for your budding history buffs, mythology fans and culture seekers.
All Ages
Napa Valley is world renowned for incredible wines, views and luxury stays. A wine tasting and sommelier discussion aside, this locale is ideal for families of all ages.
Stay at the Calistoga Ranch for a secluded, off-the-grid experience with the family, or stay at the Meritage Resort and Spa for an inclusive Napa experience. Pedal along the coast on bike tours with the family and take in the sweeping views of the Napa Valley Vine Trail. Hike along miles of trails and cool off with a dip in one of the many swimming holes of Bothe Napa Valley State Park. Peruse tours and availability for each resort, or check out more family-friendly activities here.
Read This Next
#WhereverFamily
Insta FeedDestinations / North America
May 21, 2025Santa Monica’s New AI Program Makes Visiting a Breeze
Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days, and it really is changing the way we travel. Santa Monica, the vibrant Southern California hot spot where family travelers to Los Angeles go to enjoy the sea, sand and quintessential “beach lifestyle,” joins the AI trend. When it comes to using AI to improve the tourist experience, plenty of destinations have recently gotten with the program, like Lake Tahoe, Aruba and New Zealand. By partnering with GuideGeek to create customized itinerary support to help travelers plan their vacations, Santa Monica is keeping up.
Destinations / North America
May 21, 2025Explore Hawai’i with “Lilo & Stitch” Magic
Ohana travelers might want to take time out of their busy Memorial Day weekend plans to head to the movies for the premiere weekend of Disney’s new live-action Lilo & Stitch. With the movie set in stunning Hawai’i, family travelers might find themselves inspired to plan their own Hawaiian adventure.
Destinations / North America
May 21, 2025The Family Heritage Experience Opens in Boston
There’s an innovative new exhibition for family travelers to Boston. Family Heritage Experience opened to the public on April 25, inviting visitors to ponder questions about their own family, from its origins to its cultural traditions.
Destinations / North America
May 20, 2025Discover Massachusetts’ College Towns
Families with high school students thinking about college choices can combine summer family travel with campus visits. College towns — and the schools themselves — are often rich in museums, attractions and activities for the rest of the family to enjoy while the prospective student tours the campus.
Destinations / North America
May 20, 2025What’s New at These Virginia Hotels in 2025?
Virginia is a popular destination for family travelers. Now, there is even more draw to the state thanks to a slew of new and updated hotels debuting in 2025. Add these hotels to your family travel list:
Destinations / North America
May 20, 2025Busch Gardens Williamsburg Opens New Rollercoaster
Busch Gardens Williamsburg introduces a reimagined version of a beloved classic coaster, The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge, originally debuted more than 40 years ago. This brand-new, family-friendly rollercoaster brings family travelers across more than 2,500 feet of track at up to 40 mph … and the drop alone will leave riders howling.
ShareThis