Top 10 Family Vacation Destinations for 2012

Looking for a family vacation destination sure to please every member of your family?  Well look no further as we provide our top ten family vacation choices. No matter what your vacation budget it, you are sure to find at least one of these fantastic choices that will fit the bill.

1. Orlando, Florida:  Our number one choice hands down is the world of amazing theme parks available here.  What’s not to love?  Disney World, Universal Studio, Sea World, Kennedy Space Center and Gatorland just to name a few.  When’s the best time to go?  From Springbreak to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season you and your loved ones will find plenty of fun family-centered activities to fill your days and nights.  This is where you will find the best bang for your buck as there are so many discounts and deals offered here right now.  They seem to be changing daily, so keep checking and you will defiantly find a family vacation deal that will fit your families budget.
2. Honolulu, Hawaii:  With direct flights available from most U.S. Cities, your family is sure to enjoy this tropical paradise.  Let me name a few of our family favorite places to visit when in Honolulu.  Beautiful Waikiki Beach which includes the Waikiki Aquarium, Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center, USS Arizona Memorial, Hanauma Bay Nature Reserve, picnicking and exploring at the Ala Moana and Kuchio Beach Parks and the Punchbowl Crater which is contained within a long extinct volcano crater and home to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.  With so much to see, do and explore you are sure to find an excuse to plan a return visit.
3. Los Angeles, California:  For those of you living near the west coast, the Los Angeles/Anaheim area has many family fun places and activities for you and your children of all ages to enjoy.   Visit the RMS Queen Mary ocean-liner, see Mickey Mouse and friend at Disneyland Park, also in the area are the Disney California Adventure Park, Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles Zoo, Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park, Knott’s Berry Farm,  Walk of Fame and last but not least the Six Flags- Magic Mountain Xtreme Park.  These year-round family destinations are sure to please even your toughest audience with family centered activities geared for young children, teens, young adults, parents and even grandparents.
4. Kauai, Hawaii:  Kauai is the garden island in the Hawaiian chain.  You and your family will find an abundance of activities  that are family friendly.  There is so much to explore and do, for instance Hawaii Movie Tours, Captain Andy’s Sailing Adventures, the South Pacific Dinner Show, Kauai Zip Line Adventure, dinner cruise, helicopter rides, Kauai Children’s Discovery Museum, Koke’e Natural History Museum, visit some of Kauaii’s nine amazing and varied state parks.  Hawaii’s temperate climate draws families to vacation there year-round.
5. Bahamas:  As this popular family vacation destination is just a few short hours from the coast of Florida your vacation travel budget can go far enabling you and your family to enjoy a quality, pleasurable together time.  There are so many tours and activities available.  Some examples include dolphin encounters and swims, jet-ski adventures, kayaking trips, stingray encounters, parasailing, sunset cruises, snorkeling and scuba diving, native shows, biking tours, jeep tours, sub tours and glass bottom boat rides, fishing, sea lion encounters.  White-sand beaches, turquoise waters, ethnic cuisine and beautiful exotic flowers and warm climate all make this destination a fun and relaxing location to visit.
6. Kona, Hawaii:  Come enjoy the most diverse island in the state as your family explores  an active volcano, rain-forests and yes, even snow-capped mountains. The “Big Island”  is a wonderful place to take your family here they will enjoy the ultimate in vacation destinations.  Tour an active volcano at the Hawaii Volcano's National Park, whale watching cruise, snorkel, scuba diving, trips to the summit of Mauna Kea for sunset, Waipi'o Valley Wagon Tours, horseback rides, walking tours at the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, walking tours of excellent botanical gardens and arboretums or go shopping at Hilos Farmers Market.  There are an abundance of activities sure to appeal to everyone in your family.
7. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico:  Many exciting opportunities are available for your family to make memories together that will last a lifetime.  This area is one of Mexico’s most popular destinations where you can participate in a wealth of activities including day cruises, canopy tours,  relaxing on the warm beaches, horseback riding,  sailing, mountain biking,  hovercraft riding,  an evening experiencing a true Mexican Fiesta, sea turtle encounter, sea kayaking,  swimming with dolphins or sea lions, deep sea fishing or  whale-watching.   At this time there are great bargains to be had as hotel and resort owners are offering discounts and special offers hoping to attract visitors to their exciting city.
8. Turks and Caicos:  Nestled in the beautiful, exotic Caribbean islands Turks & Caicos is a top contender in popularity  for families with children of all ages.   There are so many opportunities for families to unite, have fun together and explore a piece of paradise.    A fun, unique attraction is the Conch Farm  which is the only farm that raises conchs,  tour the Turks & Caicos Museum, go whale watching for the giant humpback whale, relaxing together on the white-sand beaches, swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving  as well as bird watching and enjoying beach barbecues.  Lots of fun in the sun!
9. Dominican Republic:  With at least 800 miles of coastline along the azure waters of the Caribbean sea located at the east end of the island of Hispaniola, Dominican Republic welcomes families who will find that the many all-inclusive resorts in the country are ideal for vacations.  Of course beach activities abound  with water sports like jet skiing, kayaking, river rafting, wake-boarding, water skiing, surfing and kite-boarding as well as day trips to visit the local national park, Ocean World Adventure Park for close-up encounters with dolphins, sharks and tigers,  horseback-riding and whale watching during the months of January through Mid-April.
10. Cancun, Mexico:  This beautiful Mexican destination has been working hard to draw families and not just the spring break crowd.  Your family will fall in love with the stunningly beauty found in the region as you snorkel, swim with dolphins, tour Mayan ruins, go horseback riding,  take a zip-line canopy tour, visit the aquarium or spend the day playing together at the Wet N’ Wild water park.

With so many wonderful, exciting destinations to choose from family vacations should be too tough to plan and you are sure to find one that fits both your style and budget.