It’s never too early to start planning your spring break family travel. Or, if you’re looking for some adult time, leave the kids at home and embark on an adults-only spring getaway.
Family-Friendly Spring Break Destinations:
Finmark, Norway
Up Norway’s Frozen Fairytale Journey takes families who love the hit movie Frozen on an ideal adventure. Explore different locations and interact with the people of Norway, which helped inspire the movies. It’s the perfect break for families who hope to discover magic, reindeer, fjords and a frozen winter wonderland. On the six-day Frozen Fairytale Journey, travelers can meet Norway’s indigenous people, the Sami, who have lived in harmony with nature for centuries. Additionally, families can take part in private reindeer sledding. Ice sculpting, dog sledding, snowshoe hiking under the Northern Lights, mountain adventures and more await families on this trip.
© Up Norway
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Spring break is the perfect time to beat summer crowds in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The ancient port city is a dream destination in spring due to its privileged climate, cultural heritage as a UNESCO World Heritage site, crystal-blue sea and beautiful coastline. For family accommodations, check out the historic Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik, offering 158 rooms and suites. The hotel features a spectacular seaside setting overlooking both the Adriatic Sea and Old Town.
Mexico
Grand Velas Resort in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit are two of the top family resorts in Mexico. Teens can head off on their own in the contemporary and state-of-the-art Teens Club, where they can enjoy ocean views from the game room, complete with video games; game tables; karaoke; a dance floor; and even a lounge with mocktails, soft drinks and snacks. The younger children can visit the Kids’ Club for interactive activities. If you have an infant, get help from the designated baby concierges.
Adults-Only:
Mendoza, Argentina
Nestled in the heart of wine country, Mendoza is an ideal destination to visit in spring, with its long days of sunshine and warmth paired with wine and culinary delights. Travelers will be dazzled by the city’s famed Malbecs, other red wines and breathtaking views of the Andes Mountains. For lodging, stay at the newly opened SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites. This new boutique hotel was designed for wine lovers by famed Argentine winemaker, Susana Balbo and her daughter Lovaglio Balbo. Stay in one of its seven spa suites to complement wine experiences offered by the property. Experiences include wine safaris, ultra-premium wine tastings, a chef’s table experience paired with Susana Balbo’s favorite and rare world wines, vino therapeutic spa treatments and custom blending classes.
© SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites
Rome, Italy
Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese is ideally located within walking distance of some of the city’s best-known landmarks, such as Trevi Fountain, Villa Medici and the Spanish Steps. With the feel of a Roman home, the hotel offers a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere with 78 rooms and suites, each immersed in the essence of the picturesque Italian city. Settimo, the hotel’s contemporary rooftop lounge and restaurant, offers panoramic views overlooking the famed Villa Borghese gardens and St. Peter’s Basilica. Take advantage of the experiences offered to guests, including a Roman foodie tour and Yoga Around Rome experience.
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