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]]>Best Globally: Air Canada
Recently awarded the “World’s Most Family-Friendly Airline 2023” by Skytrax, Air Canada offers dedicated family check-in, pre-boarding, child entertainment options, and family seating policies.
Best in The United States: JetBlue
Known for its spacious seating and free in-flight Wi-Fi, JetBlue provides a comfortable environment for families. They also offer complimentary snacks and drinks, and a variety of entertainment options to keep everyone busy.
Alaska Airlines comes as a close second. This airline prioritizes customer service and offers family-friendly amenities like priority boarding, free checked bags for children under two, and in-flight entertainment options.
Best Budget Airlines: Southwest Airlines
While they don’t offer assigned seating, Southwest allows families to board together during the early boarding group. They also provide free checked bags for all passengers, including children, and offer a decent selection of snacks and drinks.
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]]>The International Balloon Fiesta: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Held annually in October, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a spectacle of color and creativity that will captivate both young and old. As the largest hot air balloon festival in the world, it features over 500 balloons taking to the skies. The festival also has interactive exhibits, a kids’ zone, and numerous other family-friendly activities.
Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: Edinburgh, Scotland
Dedicated to young audiences, the Edinburgh International Children’s Festival showcases some of the best theater and dance performances from around the world tailored for children. Held in late May to early June, the festival includes everything from workshops, and storytelling sessions, to interactive installations.
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival: Orlando, Florida
Did you know that Disney’s Epcot transforms into a floral paradise each spring, from March through June, during the International Flower & Garden Festival? You can explore stunning themed gardens, engage in nature-inspired activities, and meet beloved Disney characters in their floral finest.
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With work, school, and chores, it can be challenging to find time for quality bonding. Family travel allows you to escape from the routine and spend time with your loved ones. Sharing meals, exploring new destinations, and even just relaxing are great ways to bond as a family.
Shared Adventures
From hiking in the great outdoors to exploring new cities, these experiences encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and a sense of unity. Just like you do team-building exercises with your co-workers, traveling can be a team-building exercise for the family.
Educational Opportunities
Travel exposes children to different cultures, history, geography, and maybe even languages. Learning about the world firsthand can be more engaging and memorable than reading about it in books. It’s an invaluable experience for your kids they’ll remember their whole lives.
Building Confidence
And finally, children who travel often become more self-confident. Navigating airports, trying new foods, and communicating in different languages can boost their self-esteem and independence.
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Great Wolf Lodge has dozens of locations and is known as one of the most fun water parks in the country. The waterparks have everything from water slides to wave pools and lazy rivers. A lot of their parks also have fun themes, making it feel like an enchanting water playground. Plus, you can make your trip a weekend getaway if you decide to stay at Great Wolf Lodge itself.
Kalahari Resorts
This is another epic water park franchise with multiple locations throughout the country. The waterparks are famous for their variety, including everything from high-speed slides to gentle attractions for young children. Beyond the water fun, Kalahari Resorts also feature large arcades and great dining options for the whole family.
Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark at Camelback Resort
Hidden in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, Aquatopia is a tropical paradise under a massive transparent roof. With a year-round temperature of 84 degrees, you’ll feel like you’re in the Caribbean. The waterpark has amazing rides for the whole family to enjoy.
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]]>Weekend Getaways
It will be pretty tough to free up your schedule during work days in the fall, but how about putting your weekends to some good use by embarking on a road trip with your family?
(@exploring.fosters)Train Rides
You don’t even have to own a car to enjoy fall travel to the fullest. Consider taking a train ride through picturesque landscapes to give your kids a new perspective on the stunning fall scenery.
Camping Adventures
Early fall is an amazing time for camping and glamping adventures. There’s nothing quite like gathering around the campfire with your family and telling stories under the stars – and you should definitely do it this fall!
Fall Activities
From visiting apple orchards and pumpkin patches to checking out harvest markets and fall festivals, this season brings a long list of amazing activities along, so look for ones you can enjoy in your local area.
Natural Wonders
Fall is a great time to enjoy many amazing natural wonders that your local area has in store, from nature reserves and zoos to botanical gardens with themed fall displays.
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Make your travel plans around your children’s school schedule, and consider hitting the road during weekends, school breaks, and holidays. Your kids won’t have to miss any classes if you carefully plan to hit the road on the days when they’re not going to be at school.
BoymumLocal Travel
Traveling abroad can be tricky in the fall, but nothing’s stopping you from exploring the beauty of your home country. Weekend getaways, city breaks, and road trips are a perfect fit for a staycation, so try to find some fun local destinations that your entire family will enjoy.
Family Visits
If you have family and friends that you could visit abroad or in your home country, use fall to reconnect. You’ll save a lot of time because you’ll have a local guide to show you around, and you can even save some money on accommodation if they offer you a place to stay.
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]]>Day Trips
A lot of things have to fall into place to make a longer trip happen, but that’s not the case with day trips. You can hit the road with your little ones and explore the beauty of your local surroundings whenever you have a free day at your disposal.
Weekend Getaway
Weekend getaways are also a great travel option for family travelers. Your kids won’t be free during work days anyway, so you’ll have to wait for the weekend to hit the road. Pick a weekend that’s not too busy so you can relax and do something fun without pressure.
Travel Fund
One of the reasons why traveling may seem out of reach is the lack of money. As a parent, you have a bunch of other expenses to think about, but you can always try saving some money for the travel fun so you and your little ones wouldn’t have to spend summer and winter holidays at home.
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