Family Adventure Vacations -- Go Wild with Kids

AdventureslandingPageFamily adventure vacations feature high energy active fun, coupled with carefree enriching itineraries. All the details are taken care of so all that is left is the fun stuff. Some of the best family adventures include wildlife safaris and rain forest trekking. Active outdoor activities include: hiking, biking, climbing, diving, tubing, surfing, horseback riding, skiing, kayaking, sailing, canoeing, snorkeling, ziplining, rock climbing, dog sledding, fishing, scuba diving, trekking and white water rafting. Bonus points: The obvious advantage, a disconnect from all things electronic. (New River image provided by ACE Adventure Center, WV.)
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USA: Fun on the Greens - Golf Resorts and Destinations with Great Family Golf Benefits.

For us it is always time to golf with kids – the value of fresh air, exercise, and one-on-one time cannot be beat. The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) has declared July family golf month meaning there are plenty of extra benefits for parents or grandparent who wish to golf with a child. Anyone who has had the opportunity to tee off or putt out with a child knows that sharing the game of golf can be fun and rewarding. [Read More]

Tours: Away for the Holidays – Take an Escorted Tour and Have a Family Adventure.

One of the easiest ways to escape the madness of the holidays is to latch on to a family tour. The family adventures described below are all available during the Christmas or winter school break. I have highlighted a few unique memory making itineraries. Follow the links included to several more. Think of the following short descriptions as gift wrapping for a family adventure. The ideas described themselves read like a special present just waiting to be unwrapped. [Read More]

Ohio: Warren County, Go Ziplining with Your Kids.

Thrilling, cool and fun tree top soaring is becoming popular among families wishing to see Mother Nature from a squirrel’s eye view. We have written about zipline adventures in Hawaii, Colorado, Costa Rica, St. Lucia, and Ontario. The latest on our soar and explore list Ozone Zipline Adventures in Ohio. [Read More]

Vermont: Starksboro, Camp Common Ground Celebrates Families.

Imagine a vacation place that provides all of the fun of a summer camp but it is not just for kids. Imagine a place to share the fun with your the kids; a place to explore, hike, splash and play while someone else takes care of the details. [Read More]

Maine: West Forks, Pro River Runners Offer Four Rivers of Fun.

A family adventure on a river is definitely on the must do list and Pro River Runners have options for families. Take a funyak on the Middle Kennebec or ply the summertime whitewater of the Dead River. Consider rafting the West Branch of Maine's Penobscot River or get on the slower-paced Hudson River. River time is anytime, just get on and go. Rapids of fun await the next raft. [Read More]

Florida: Titusville, Space Coast Family Fun - Get Set to Go Vertical.

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex it’s all about blasting off on your own with or without your kids. The Space Shuttle Launch Experience provides participants with an authentic launch simulation and personal voyage to Earth's orbit. [Read More]

Montana: West Glacier, Flathead Whitewater with Kids.

Glacier Raft Company located at Glacier Outdoor Center is about five minutes from the western entrance to Glacier National Park. From this location on the planet they offer families whitewater at its best. From half-day junkets to high energy six-day adventures, they have created a river experience with just right amount of zing to make the kids thrilled and the adults happy. [Read More]

Florida: Kissimmee, Family Vacation Ideas with Teens - Hiking, Horses, and Reptiles.

Create a field trip for the whole family and begin in Central Florida. In addition to theme park thrills, Kissimmee offers visitors plenty of unforgettable “real Florida” adventures to make any family vacation or holiday getaway super. Imagine watching alligators, skimming to marsh on an airboat, seeing a working cattle ranch, taking a sunset cruise, horseback riding and feeding goats. It’s easy to find something new each day like a never ending field trip with the kids - the perfect reason to choose Kissimmee as your Florida family vacation base. [Read More]

West Virginia: Oak Hill, ACE Adventure Center, Rafting, Kayaking, Biking, Climbing, Hiking, Rappelling and Zip-lining – Family Adventures Made Easy.

Imagine one family vacation spot tucked away amid a forest but within footsteps of a slew of day adventures - a place where all you have to do is arrive, check in and your family adventure vacation fun begins. [Read More]

Tours: Kumuka Worldwide, Lions, Camels, Pandas or Alpacas with Kids.

The vacation choices just keep getting better. Families can now choose from a range of active, cultural and inspiring holidays in Asia, Africa, South & Central America and The Middle East. The new family adventures brochure outlines dozens of additional family vacation ideas. From tigers, temples and Taj Mahal to Incas, alpacas and Lake Titicaca the ideas have been crafted into family mode so that both adults and children have a great time. [Read More]

Tours: Intrepid Family Adventures, Enjoying the World One Trip at a Time.

Intrepid Travel offers tour/adventures for families who want to leave their day-to-day world behind and share the fun of real life experiences together. Intrepid’s destinations include storybook places like India and Siam (Thailand) as well as wild kingdom spots which include Nepal and Borneo. Innovative and inspiring these junkets are tailored to the needs of multiple generations. The fun factor is huge and the stress level non existent. [Read More]

Tennessee: Pigeon Forge, Family Vacation Adventures - Fishing, Zorbing, and Camping Out.

A summer family vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains means cool nights, sunny days, natural beauty and a dozen ways to enjoy being in the wild. We have had the good fortune to experience the natural beauty that surrounds Pigeon Forge and enjoy the lively, friendly atmosphere of the mountains. In reality, it is hard to beat summer in the mountains. We have assembled an action list for a terrific family vacation including the newest adventure – the Zorb. We have assembled an action list for a terrific family vacation. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, A Family Vacation with Fun - Golfing, Surfing, and Cooking Lessons.

How cool is it to take a break from a crazy household schedule, have some fun and learn something new in the process? It’s the perfect souvenir from a holiday and for parents or grandparents wishing to share experiences, make memories, and nurture bonds it is even better. Virginia Beach is the spot to learn to surf; learn to kayak; learn to cook; learn to golf. The learning is easy for families. [Read More]

California: Lodi/Stockton, Delta KOA – Gold Panning, Wakeboarding and Movies under the Stars.

Sitting between the High Sierras and the Pacific Ocean, the Delta Region of California has more than 1,000 miles of waterways dotted with islands some accessible by auto and many more accessible by boat. It’s an ideal spot for a family vacation which includes plenty of water stuff – swimming, sailing, wakeboarding, fishing and motoring. Add to that gold panning and living history events. The fun is easy. [Read More]

West Virginia: Lansing, Class VI River Time on the Gauley and the New with Kids.

West Virginia is a surprising place filled with awesome natural adventures, affordable sleeping places and quirky one-of-a-kind restaurants. Mostly mountains, trees, friendly people and best of all crazy rivers with world-class white water, it makes an ideal family vacation spot. And any family vacation in West Virginia should include a few rapids if only to give your kids bragging rights. Class VI river runners offer terrific options for river time with kids. [Read More]

Minnesota: Otter Tail Country, Family Vacation Ideas - Lakes, Loons, and No Lines - Except for Fishing.

No crowds, no stress, the area may be enjoyed in all seasons but is most lively during the summer season. It is a secret family vacation spot with cabins, B & Bs, lodges and resorts tucked away in the woods by lakes and streams or at the edge of a flower covered meadow. Some roads have no names and every other car has a boat or a canoe. Lakes yield fish and nights make star gazing exceptional - no schedules required, having fun is easy. [Read More]

USA: Northeast, Family Camps Just for Fun.

The idea of being a kid again, even if only for a week, is enticing to many of us who manage lists, schedules, money and time. Family camp requires no management skills and there are family camps to fit all family types. Spend August in Maine listening to the pines or try yoga with the kids in Vermont. Learn to sail with your teen off Annapolis or share traditional English and American dance techniques in Massachusetts. [Read More]

USA: Mountains West, Family Camps Just for Fun.

Having fun with the kids while someone else takes care of the details, that is the basic idea of family camp. From square dancing to storytelling family camps offer memory making experiences with or without green Jello. Hike a rocky mountain path; try river rafting with the kids; watch elk graze at sunset or count stars from a cozy sleeping bag. Make one-of-a-kind memories. [Read More]

South Carolina: Myrtle Beach, South Strand Family Vacation Ideas – Marsh Walks, Atalaya Castle, and Sunrise on a Vintage Beach.

The southern section of Carolina’s Grand Strand includes beach communities with distinctly Southern charm and style. Only a short drive north to the action, they remain on the quiet side, framed by picturesque marshes, embraced by gentle waves and soft sea breezes. The communities include: Surfside, garden City Beach, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach and Pawley’s Island. Day adventures from any of these communities to Georgetown, Mt. Pleasant or even Charleston are easy. [Read More]

Tours: Eco Family Adventures, Pure Family Fun - River Rafting, Sailing, and Hiking in the Rain Forest.

Raft the Middle Salmon in Idaho; hike through a Costa Rican cloud forest; sail the Agean Sea along the coast of Turkey or cruise among the Galapagos Islands, the choices are perfect for an earth-friendly family adventure. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Fish Creek, Wisconsin: Peninsula Park View Resort

A perfect place to take the family in Door County right next to Peninsula State Park. [Read More]

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Stowe, Vermont: Topnotch Family Adventures!

Going great places...seeing new things – Topnotch knows just what your family wants in a vacation: Fun! [Read More]

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Madison, New Hampshire: Purity Spring Resort

Get ready for the perfect family vacation. [Read More]

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Scottsdale, Arizona: Fairmont Scottsdale - National Geographic Explorers Package

Explore discover and enjoy summer in our camp program this summer. An experience a child remember forever. [Read More]

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Toronto, Ontario: Carriage Ridge Resort

Enjoy a Family Adventure Tree Top Trekking Together. Create your own family getaway. [Read More]

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Gatlinburg, Tennessee: Timber Tops - Your Cabin Rental

Stay more, save more on your family mountain vacation. [Read More]

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Brunswick Area, Georgia: Brunswick and the Golden Isles Vacations

Comfortable and friendly, the Golden Isles have always been ideal for families who appreciate nature and want to enjoy an easy paced seaside vacation. [Read More]

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Sevierville, Tennessee: Comfort Inn Apple Valley

Southern hospitality and family fun in the Smokies with 10% savings of your stay! Walk out our back door and take in the aroma of the apple orchard, to the left is the Little Pigeon River running alongside our hotel. Relax and enjoy a picnic on the bank of the river. [Read More]

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Hudson Valley, New York: Greene County Catskills Summer Fun

Take your family on a vacation that won't break your budget but will still deliver memories for a lifetime. [Read More]

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Celebrate 75 years with Mother Nature. [Read More]

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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota: East Silent Resort

The perfect place for a family-fun vacation. Let our family help yours begin “A Timeless Tradition”. [Read More]

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Pigeon Forge Cabins, Condos & Chalets

Whether you’re looking to get away with friends or your entire family, Pigeon Forge offers a variety of cabins, condos and chalets that will fit the size of your clan. [Read More]

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Deer Lodge, Montana: Gold West Country Family Adventures

Lively western spirit can be found here. [Read More]

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Kissimmee St. Cloud Great Vacation Ideas

A family-friendly base place. Close to all attractions. Check out our latest deals for places to stay. [Read More]

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British Columbia, British Columbia: Sea Kayak Adventure in Canada

Sea Kayak Adventures -“Families with Teens” kayak the Inside Passage through God’s Pocket Provincial Park. One teen is Free this summer! [Read More]

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