It’s that time of year, when the sun hits your skin and it’s a warm, tingling, slightly burning sensation, that draws you to any outdoor body of water and urges you to pack up your suitcases and travel. Spring is here and with the kids off for a week, it’s an opportunity for an adventure. From houses on the beach to houses in the mountains, there are so many spring break family getaway ideas out there and this post is going to list some of my favorites over the past few years. No matter what you are looking for, these ideas are all fantastic family-friendly spring break destinations that the entire family will love.
South Florida Family-Friendly Beach Adventure
Highlights: Vacationing in Singer Island is the laid back, Florida beach vacation that everyone craves. The Marriott Ocean Pointe is in the perfect location and built for families. With two-bedroom suites to fit the entire family, it’s secluded enough to feel like a private getaway, while also just a short drive away from the beautiful Palm Beach and other local attractions. The resort features tons of activities for the kids, and adults alike, including fireside s’mores, dance parties, trivia, ice cream sundae parties, not to mention the kids activity center, where they can take some time indoors away from the sun to play games and arts and crafts.
Why we love it: This is a family favorite of ours and we have been going here for years. The property is beautiful and the beach is even more incredible. You don’t really need to leave the property at all as there’s always something to do, but if you’re looking to venture off, there’s so many beautiful and fun places you can go. Check out this post 6 Family Activities To Do In Singer Island, Florida for ideas.
All Inclusive Royal Caribbean Cruise Vacation
Highlights: If it isn’t already obvious by the title of this one, the kids cannot get enough of an all-inclusive vacation. The concept of them asking us for something and us actually saying yes to it because it’s FREE was a bit mind-boggling for them, but they couldn’t get enough. Another virgin strawberry daiquiri? Of course! Not only are there endless food options, but the activities on a cruise are non-stop. and the crystal blue waters of the caribbean are unbeatable. But the best part is, the kids can’t wait to go to the kids club where they can hang out all night, sans parents.
Why we love it: You cannot beat a cruise vacation when it comes to planning. Because, well, there isn’t any! All you need to do is find your perfect match boat, we love Royal Caribbean, and the cruise does the rest. With planned shows, activities, destinations and food already planned for you, you can enjoy the perfect family getaway and not have to worry about a thing.
The Incredible Great Wolf Lodge
Highlights: Never ending entertainment for the kids means a relaxing and fun vacay for the parents. From rock climbing and ropes courses to bowling, a water park and morning yoga, there’s so much to do. When you get there, you can choose which pass you want for the kids and from there it’s a free for all. It might even be hard to complete everything they have on site, but not impossible! One of the coolest things we experienced was the magic. Magic Quest was an incredible, immersive journey like nothing we’ve ever experienced that lasted our entire stay. The kids loved picking out their magic wands and using them throughout the resort to explore and solve problems to complete the quest.
Why we love it: The Great Wolf Lodge keeps the kids entertained for the entirety of the vacation, without even leaving the property. Even walking through the hallways is exciting! There is always something to do, even in the chillier months with the indoor water park and wave pool. The food at the main restaurant was incredible as well and it was an easy and delightful stay that the kids still talk about today. Check out a recap of our stay in this blog post.
Outdoor Family Adventure at the Dillard House
Highlights: There is nothing better than getting outside and away from devices. Which is easy to do at the Dillard House. Located in the mountains of Georgia, internet access is a bit spotty, but definitely not missed with the mountains of adventure all around. Not only are the views amazing, but the experiences are like none other. From fishing to horseback riding, grilling in the outdoors and climbing waterfalls, the kids were whisked away from the ordinary and into a world of adventure.
Why we love it: Every day is adventure when you are at the Dillard house. Not only does it hold a special place in our hearts, due to it being Brett and I’s first ever vacation together, but the location is out of this world beautiful. The location of the Dillard House is great, amongst the Blue Ridge Mountains, with many amenities right on site. And just a short drive away is trout fishing, the city of Helen, a quaint Bavarian themed city with restaurants and shops, and a mountain roller coaster. Check out our family spring break in the mountains in this post.
A Palace on the Emerald Coast
Highlights: Can you imagine a better way to live for a week than in a mansion on the beach with three of your best friends and their families? I know, it’s hard. And a great location for this family friendly beach vacation is Watersound in the panhandle of Florida, known as the Emerald Coast and famous for its pristine beaches. Although not much swimming in the ocean can be done at this time of year (at least for the adults!) it’s the most picturesque setting you can imagine. The house we stayed in was in Watersound, a neighborhood walking distance to the beach, with a pool and mini golf course. It was less than a mile to the famous Seaside where you can venture off for a delicious lunch and some shopping.
Why we love it: Sometimes it’s nice to be around the people you love in a setting that is as dreamy as it gets. And our group loves to eat and drink, so each night featured a delicious dinner cooked by each family. A definite highlight. It was great to have the kids all together so the adults could hang in the hot tub and early morning walks on the beach were a must.
Magical Walt Disney World Staycation
Highlights: You just can’t write a spring break family vacation roundup post and not include a trip to Disney. Since we’re Central Florida residents, a spring break trip to the parks, although expensive, is still a cost savings travel wise for us. In the Spring there’s usually Florida resident passes available, and there is nothing more magical than staying a few nights on-site. With exceptional service and transportation to all the parks, a few nights away at Disney can be the perfect Spring Break adventure.
Why we love it: As much as we try to deny it, there’s something about Disney that brings out the kid in us and makes us want to live in the moment. No matter how old we or the kids get, it’s always a special time to visit the parks and immerse ourselves into the rides or movies we loved as kids. Staying on site is definitely the most convenient if your making a staycation out of it, and our favorite part is coming home from the parks in the middle of the date to enjoy ourselves poolside. This blog post as all my tips for traveling to the parks with little ones.
Family-Friendly Spring Break Destinations That Everyone will Love
Planning a family-friendly Spring Break can take a bit of research and planning. It’s an opportunity to try something different and go somewhere new. Once you know what type of vacation you want to go on, make sure there’s plenty for both the parents and the kiddos to enjoy, and bonus if there’s a kids camp for a little date night action. Whatever epic adventure you decide to take your family on, I hope this post inspired you to live it up.
I’d love to hear from you in the comments below about your own family vacation ideas and how they went. Feel free to leave a comment below and share any planning tips you have.
I want to go to all of them!