Exotic Family Travel Ideas: Napa, Shanghai, Caribbean, Europe

Seems like I'm not the only one writing about exotic family travel. Last week in Family Vacation, Reinvented, the NY Times lists several types of family travel including education, cultural pursuits, adventure, plain fun, and budget. My favorite suggestions include a family resort in Napa (yes, I can go to wine country with the kids!), an inexpensive lodge in Denali National Park, marionette making in Prague, and snorkeling in Grand Cayman. Also see, Shanghai for Kids on ideas for markets, museums, and outdoors.

Looking for a Caribbean Island with more than just beach activities. Aruba An Ideal Island For Family Travel suggests "you can easily spend five or six days doing activities not on the beach" and sites Oranjestad's art galleries and the Butterfly Farm as worthy activities. More ideas on Aruba...

Europe's best family-friendly hotels are in some very interesting places; Cyprus, Corsica, Turkey, Portugal, Puglia, and Sardinia, Ibiza, Algarve, and Umbria. For me, my pick would be Puglia or Portugal but Turkey seems to be a favorite of TripConnect members. Also check out Ten child-friendly hotels in Britain.

Comments

[Posted on May 21, 2007 8:56:49 PM by Racquel]

really helpful sites... thanks for posting them. great travel ideas, I should say. :)

[Posted on Jul 23, 2007 4:59:50 PM by Brad Flom]

New 5 star boutique hotel in Shanghai China with all the 5 star amenities you would expect. www.chinamansionhotel.com.cn

[Posted on Jul 25, 2007 7:00:17 AM by skybus airlines]

These are all really helpful sites and travel ideas, most especially for travelers looking for something exotic, something that would give them a new experience.

[Posted on Feb 12, 2009 5:51:08 AM by St. Maarten luxury condos]

Thanks for mentioning those interesting sites.I am looking for a place for this coming vacation wherein i can take my family and we can do fun activities more than just beach activities.

-Sarah