The Best Places to Travel with Families
AFAR reveals our list of the best places to travel with families, along with why you’ll want to add them to your travel plans this year. Get to know some of the places on the list in this video, then head over to afar.com to learn more.
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CREDITS
Claudia Cardia - Video Editor
Jessie Beck - AFAR Producer
Elizabeth See - Designer
Sarika Bansal - Editorial Director
Michelle Heimerman - Photo Editor
Michelle Baran
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“Arbitrary Lines” Watermark High/Musicbed
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Michelle Baran
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CREDITS
Claudia Cardia - Video Editor
Jessie Beck - AFAR Producer
Elizabeth See - Designer
Sarika Bansal - Editorial Director
Michelle Heimerman - Photo Editor
Michelle Baran
MUSIC
“Arbitrary Lines” Watermark High/Musicbed
FOOTAGE / PHOTOGRAPHY
Michelle Baran
iStock
Storyblocks
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TravelTranscript
00:00Where are we? We're in Hawaii! I'm Michelle Barron, I'm the deputy editor for news at AFAR
00:08and I'm also a mom. Traveling with kids can be a mixed bag. At the end of the day travel really is
00:13the best education we can give our kids outside the classroom. Here are some of my absolute
00:17favorite family-friendly destinations around the world. In the early years I found myself
00:26returning several times to the islands of Maui and Oahu when my kids were babies and toddlers.
00:31We were really craving the beauty and peacefulness of the islands at a time when our kids were
00:35not always so peaceful. Hawaii is an extremely family-friendly destination with amazing resorts
00:40featuring great pools and programming for kids. The great thing about Hawaii is that you can craft
00:45an itinerary that is as adventurous or relaxed as you need it to be. Costa Rica is an awesome
00:51starter international destination for kids. This is your opportunity to get everyone their first
00:56passports and experience another country without extensive travel time or jet lag. Plus what's one
01:01thing that all kids love? Animals. The sloths, monkeys, iguanas, frogs, and tropical birds are sure to be
01:07big hits across ages. Families with a more adventurous spirit can opt for jungle treks,
01:11hanging bridges, whitewater rafting, and snorkeling. Pursue these amazing destinations with the United
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01:26points plus three times the miles on United purchases and two free checked bags. Terms apply.
01:33Want to learn more? Head over to their website which I've linked below to see all the travel
01:38benefits the United QuestCard has to offer. Once you're ready for a slightly longer flight and to
01:43tackle jet lag it's time to hop the pond and when it comes to jet lag don't overthink it.
01:47A solid night of sleep or two and everyone will be back on track. Europe is pretty kid-friendly
01:52across the board but I want to highlight three countries. Norway for the hiking and the beautiful
01:57outdoor expanses that are perfect for road tripping. Portugal for the coastline, cuisine, and castles,
02:03and Poland for fewer crowds and more affordable accommodations. Last summer we took our kids to
02:08Warsaw and Krakow and they had the best time in the parks and palaces and exploring ancient
02:13cobblestone streets. Japan is seriously made for kids. There's so much Japanese influence on pop
02:19culture from Pokemon to Hello Kitty and Totoro meaning that most kids will view this trip as a
02:24pilgrimage of sorts. Japanese dishes like sushi, bento boxes, and ramen make it an exciting place
02:30for both the food lovers and the picky eaters in your crew. Tokyo's neon-lit Harajuku district,
02:35cat cafes, theme parks like Tokyo Disneyland, and the Ghibli Museum make the capital city a perfect
02:41option. And then you can whisk off with the kids on the bullet train to temple-filled Kyoto,
02:45Mount Fuji, and the castles and aquarium in Osaka. Thanks for watching this video by far. If you
02:50enjoyed this video please remember to hit that like button and if you want to get notified when
02:54we announce more family travel ideas remember to subscribe to our channel on your way out.
02:58Happy travels!