5 Great Family Trip Ideas

Travel is hard and traveling with kids is even harder. But if you treat your trip like an adventure, annoyances, missteps and mishaps simply become small obstacles for your hearty band of explorers to overcome. Are you looking for some tips and ideas on your next family vacation?Hurry up and read through our list of top family holidays destinations to get some inspiration!

#1. Who would say 'no' to a homemade gelato?

Cinque Terre boasts some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world. No wonder every summer kids and grown ups follow the trails of the Italian Riviera, hiking amongst the olive groves, vineyard terraces and mediterranean herbs. Work up an appetite hiking, touring, and snorkeling, then do as the Italians do:mangier!And don't worry, kids readily make the transition from Mac 'n' cheese to macaroni con formaggio.

#2. Tea with the Queen?

The capital of the United Kingdom and its most populous city, London is a political, financial, and before all, a cultural hub. Visit the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Also be sure to check out the original Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, which opened over 200 years ago. For breathtaking views of the city, take a ride on the London Eye over the River Thames. You can see St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.

#3. Hopping from one volcanic island to another

Aegea’s fleet escapes the strong northerly wind that hits repeatedly this Greek coastline in the summer and plies the glistening blue waters of the gulf. This is the ideal destination for a family adventure on a 30-meter boat, we mean schooner. And when you anchor for a short break, take a tour through the lemon groves of Póros and don't miss to visit the third-century B.C. theater in the city of Epidavros is almost completely intact.

#4. Gothic getaway

Spain’s second largest city and probably its best loved for it’s rich in history but full of cutting-edge design. You can stroll through the narrow gothic streets, then head over to the 19th-century neighborhood of L’Eixample to admire its architectural gems. A visit to Barcelona must include some of its famous attractions, though, includingGaudí’s unfinished Sagrada Familia and after, get a feel for the city by browsing its markets. Even if you don’t buy a thing, simply soak up the culture.

#5. Turkish Delight

East meets West in Istanbul, the city divided by the Bosporus and spanning two continents. From the historic sites in the ancient neighborhoods to the shops and restaurants in the modern districts, the European half of Istanbul has plenty to offer. Old Istanbul is comprised of seven hills, each topped with a mosque. The best known is the Roman Hagia Sophia, a cathedral built in A.D. 537 that centuries later became the city’s greatest mosque, and today is a museum. For local crafts, food, and everything else you can imagine, head to the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul’s market that boasts 5,000 vendors.