Best destinations for families
Destinations that work with kids in tow — short transit, family-friendly attractions, mix of screen-free fun and downtime.
76 destinations · 6 continents · Updated weekly
Europe
Minoan ruins, mountain villages, and the best olive oil on earth
Dramatic cliffs, grass-roof villages, North Atlantic raw
Balearic party capital with secret coves and yoga retreats
Volcanic crater lakes, hot springs, Atlantic whales
Year-round sun, Teide volcano, black-sand beaches
Gaudí, beaches, and late-night tapas
Golden light, pastel de nata, and ocean breeze
Tramuntana mountains meet turquoise Mediterranean coves
Neolithic temples, Game of Thrones filming, warm winter sun
Whitewashed windmills, beach clubs, and Aegean glamour
Northern lights, hot springs, and volcanic drama
Whitewashed cliffs and world-famous sunsets
Matterhorn at your window, car-free alpine perfection
Hanseatic wharf and gateway to the fjords
Terraced vineyards, port wine cruises, quintas
Walled old town on the Adriatic
Adventure capital of the Alps with Jungfrau backdrops
French Riviera glamour with Italian flavor
Fjords at your doorstep, Viking heritage, sleek design
Diocletian's Palace on the Adriatic
Paella birthplace, futuristic architecture, Mediterranean beaches
Tiny fortress capital with outsized history
Five pastel villages clinging to the Ligurian coast
Amber-colored Hanseatic port city rebuilt with care
Fairy-tale capital on a dragon-guarded river
Covered bridges, Mount Pilatus, Lake Lucerne clarity
Mozart's city framed by Alpine peaks
Lakefront luxury, Swiss precision, alpine access
Salt-mine lakeside village Instagram-famous for a reason
North America
Alaskan gateway to glaciers, wildlife, and northern lights
Arch of Land's End, sport fishing, resort sunsets
Beaches, Hollywood, and endless suburbs
Turquoise glacier lakes in the Canadian Rockies
Lighthouses, lobster rolls, and sand-dune beach towns
Beaches, Art Deco, and Cuban sandwiches
Perfect weather, fish tacos, and surf beach culture
Cobblestone colonial charm meets Caribbean beach party
Maya ruins overlooking Caribbean blue
Mountains meet ocean, skiing meets sailing
Live music capital with tacos and lake swims
Mile-High gateway to the Rockies and craft-beer paradise
Food trucks, craft breweries, and forest parks
Hills, fog, and tech-era food innovation
Pacific Northwest coffee, Pike Place, and mountain views
Red rock country, hiking vortex, spa retreats
Gateway to Banff with Stampede rodeo summer energy
Asia
Diving hub with whale sharks, Kawasan Falls, lechon
Portuguese churches, beach shacks, and yoga retreats
Turquoise islands, beach clubs, and diving paradise
Digital-nomad paradise with temples and elephant sanctuaries
Supercars, skylines, and desert luxury
Skyline city with dim sum and mountain trails
Beach city with temples, seafood markets, and skyline baths
Golden Bridge, China Beach, gateway to Hội An
Hokkaido's snow-festival capital and ramen paradise
Hawker feasts and futuristic gardens
Night markets, bubble tea, and Taiwan's warm welcome
Mediterranean beach city with Bauhaus and nonstop nightlife
Sultanate capital of gold-domed mosques and water villages
Port city gateway to tea country and tropical beaches
Moving Peace Memorial and nearby Miyajima's floating torii
South America
Gateway to Machu Picchu, Incan capital
Beaches, samba, and Christ the Redeemer
Walled colonial jewel on the Caribbean coast
World-class cuisine and Pacific cliffs of Miraflores
Andean capital with colonial treasures and Galapagos access
Andes-backed capital with rising food and wine scene
Oceania
Active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, Kona coffee farms
Oahu's Waikiki, volcanic trails, and shave ice
Adventure capital of the world on Lake Wakatipu
Harbor city with beaches, coffee, and coastal walks
Harbor city of volcanoes, yachts, and Polynesian culture
Africa
Table Mountain, wine routes, and penguins
Spice island turquoise beaches and Stone Town alleys
Urban safari capital with Nairobi National Park at the edge
Art Deco port city and Hassan II Mosque