Where do families travel in 2024?

Do you want to know where to travel family in 2024?

As a travel consultant specializing in family vacations, I compiled a list of the most popular destinations among clients this year.

Join me to guide you through top destinations and experiences that will make 2024 an unforgettable year for family adventures!

The cruising attraction has never been popular in the family! The cruise industry continues to target the family market with new, larger and incredibly innovative ships. From water skiing ground roller coasters to ice rinks, unlimited pools, interactive family game shows and Broadway-style entertainment, there are no shortage of family activities on board.

Since Alaska cruising season is limited to summer, demand usually outweighs supply. Therefore, it is necessary to secure your Alaska cruise reservation as early as possible.

Not only was the Alaska cruise sold out quickly, but many popular port tours were also booked.

Cruise routes recognize this high demand, so they have already booked for the 2025 Alaska Sail.

The demand for cruising in the Caribbean is still high, and more families are finding that cruising is their preferred method of travel.

This is an ideal holiday when you need to cater to multi-generation family members and family members with multiple interests.

Even if your family is not interested in water activities, there are various other activities on board such as game shows, crafts, dances and food/drink tastings.

In addition, there are many port excursions that provide insight into the culture and history of the island and provide opportunities for independent exploration.

Many families I have worked with have found in Europe and Mediterranean Regions are one of the most convenient and stress-free ways to effectively access multiple destinations.

These itineraries allow families to sample different international cities to determine which areas they want to return for future visits.

The benefits of not having to unpack and repack at different hotels, and the ability to wake up in new cities every day, make the cruising Europe’s appeal to family appealing.

When the family is not good for a large number of marine ships, many people think that Family-friendly river cruise.

These smaller boats travel through beautiful countryside and enjoy stunning views of European landscapes and medieval castles.

River cruises take guests to quaint towns and villages where families can easily leave the boat to explore alone. Plus, most river cruises have optional daily excursions, including their cruising fares.

These ships are also well known in popular European cities such as Amsterdam Paris,,,,, BudapestPorto and Vienna.

For families seeking tropical retreats, many flock to beautiful beaches Turks and CaicosAruba, Cancun, Punta Cana, Jamaica and Hawaii. Some of these destinations include all-inclusive facilities and activities such as children/teen clubs, water parks, boating tours, water sports and nighttime entertainment.

Over the years, the all-inclusive industry has grown so much that parents decipher which family resort is right for them.

Even if you narrow down your selection to a specific island, the resort may be very different from the next door neighbor.

When I work with my family, I help them recognize which vacation property properties and amenities are most important to them, so I can recommend a place they will love. For example, a resort might offer a great water park, but has a small beach with lots of rocks and seaweed. Another resort may offer a lot of on-site activities, but additional fees are subsequently charged to use the facilities. These are just some examples I wrote in my blog,Top 10 questions to ask when choosing an all-inclusive family resort.“

The theme park industry continues to attract guests into their immersive land, exciting attractions and interactive experiences. Whether it is a first visitor or a repeat visitor I can benefit from my expertise providing the latest theme parks and updated ones.

this Walt Disney World Resort In Florida and Disneyland Resort In California, it will always be at the top of the family’s wish list. In Florida, you will always discover new resorts, restaurants, attractions and experiences.

In 2023, we see new riding debuts, such as Tron: Lightcycle at Magic Kingdom, Park Transformation at Epcot, Rodeo Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land, along with Moana’s Water Tour and a new restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

In 2023, at the Disneyland resort in California, Mickey’s Toontown updated its interactive play area and added runaway rail attractions for Mickey and Minnie.

In Disney’s California adventure, a new San Fransoyko Plaza (known by the movie, “Big Hero 6”) was created and will include a new restaurant and other themed experiences.

In late January 2024, Disneyland will say goodbye to Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel through the first reimagined Pixar Place Hotel, which includes themes of the beloved Pixar character.

The new land debuted in 2023 at Universal Studios. In 2025, Universal Orlando Resort will introduce a larger Super Nintendo World in its new theme park, Epic Universe.

This new park will feature more Super Nintendo World Attractions as well as experiences themed on DreamWorks animated films such as “How to Train Your Dragon.”

In 2024, guests visiting Global Florida or California Park will have the opportunity to experience the theme of land and experience, such as Harry Potter’s World of WizardsJurassic World, the minion, the Transformers and the Simpsons. Plus, both locations offer a global city walk, a Mecca shopping, restaurant and entertainment area connected to the exciting theme park.

As you can see, 2024 has been an exciting year, with a variety of options for family travel to cater to a variety of interests and preferences. From family cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean and Europe, to tropical beach vacations and exciting theme park visits, there has never been a lack of destinations where families can make memories of their vacation together.

Lissa Ryan is a senior travel consultant for Kingdom Destinations, specializing in luxury family vacations. Lissa helps busy parents want to create travel memories with their family through a luxury travel experience, but feel busy or overwhelmed by all the energy and research required to plan a perfect vacation.