Where will families travel in 2024?

Do you want to know where to travel as a family in 2024?

As a travel consultant specializing in family vacations, I’ve compiled a list of the most sought-after destinations for my clients this year.

Join me as I guide you through the top destinations and experiences that will make 2024 an unforgettable year for family adventures!

The appeal of cruising has never been more popular with families! The cruise industry continues to target the family market with newer, larger and highly innovative ships. From water slide roller coasters to ice skating rinks, infinity pools, interactive family game shows and Broadway-style entertainment, there’s no shortage of family activities on these ships.

Since Alaska’s cruising season is limited to the summer, demand often exceeds supply; therefore, it makes sense to book your Alaska cruise as early as possible.

Not only do Alaska cruises sell out quickly, but many popular port tours are also booked.

Cruise lines recognize this high demand, so they have opened bookings for 2025 Alaska itineraries.

Caribbean cruises remain in high demand, with more and more families discovering cruises as their preferred mode of travel.

This is the perfect type of vacation when you need to cater to multiple generations of family members and family members with different interests.

Even if your family isn’t interested in water activities, there are a variety of other activities on board, such as game shows, arts and crafts, dancing, and food/drink tastings.

Additionally, there are many port tours that provide insight into the island’s culture and history, as well as opportunities for independent exploration.

Many families I work with find that taking a cruise across Europe and Mediterranean Regions are one of the most convenient and stress-free ways to travel to multiple destinations efficiently.

These itineraries allow families to visit different international cities to determine which areas they would like to return to in the future.

The benefits of not having to unpack and repack at different hotels and being able to wake up in a new city every day make European cruises extremely attractive for families.

When families don’t like the large crowds on ocean liners, many consider a more leisurely experience aboard a ship Family friendly river cruise.

These smaller boats travel through beautiful countryside, offering breathtaking views of European landscapes and medieval castles.

River cruises take guests to quaint towns and villages where families can easily hop off the boat and explore on their own. Additionally, most river cruise itineraries include optional daily excursions included in the cruise fare.

The ships also dock in popular European cities such as Amsterdam, Paris, BudapestPorto and Vienna.

For families seeking a tropical getaway, many flock to the beautiful beaches Turks and Caicos IslandsAruba, Cancun, Punta Cana, jamaica and hawaii. Some of these destinations include all-inclusive facilities and activities such as kids/teen clubs, water parks, boating excursions, water sports, and nightly entertainment.

The all-inclusive industry has grown so much over the years that it can be difficult for parents to determine which family resort is best for them.

Even if you narrow down your choices to a specific island, the resort may be significantly different from the island next door.

When I work with families, I help them realize which resort attributes and amenities are most important to them so that I can recommend places they will enjoy. For example, a resort may offer a great water park, but its beach is small and full of rocks and seaweed. Another resort might offer a host of on-site activities but charge an additional fee to use these facilities. These are just some examples of what I blog about,”Top 10 questions to ask when choosing an all-inclusive family resort.“

The theme park industry continues to attract visitors to their immersive parks, thrilling attractions and interactive experiences. There’s never a shortage of families looking for a theme park vacation, whether they’re first-time visitors or returning guests Benefit from my expertise in delivering the latest theme park additions and updates.

this Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and disneyland resort California is always at the top of a family’s wish list. You’ll always find new resorts, restaurants, attractions, and experiences opening in Florida.

In 2023, we saw the debut of new rides such as Tron: Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom, park renovations at EPCOT adding Moana’s Journey of Water, and Roundup Rodeo BBQ, a new restaurant in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Resort in California was updated for 2023 with more interactive play areas and the addition of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction.

At Disney California Adventure, a new San François Plaza (made famous by the movie “Super Hero 6”) has been built, which includes a new restaurant and other themed experiences.

In late January 2024, Disneyland will say goodbye to the Disney Paradise Pier Hotel and unveil the redesigned Pixar Plaza Hotel, themed after beloved Pixar characters.

The new park will debut in 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood. In 2025, Universal Orlando Resort will introduce a larger Super Nintendo World to its new theme park, Epic Universe.

The new park will feature more Super Nintendo World attractions and experiences themed after DreamWorks Animation films like “How to Train Your Dragon.”

In 2024, visitors to Universal Studios Florida or Universal Studios California will have the opportunity to experience theme parks and experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry PotterJurassic World, Minions, Transformers and The Simpsons. Additionally, both locations feature Universal Studios Walk, a shopping, restaurant and entertainment destination connected to exciting theme parks.

As you can see, 2024 is an exciting year for family travel, with a variety of options to suit different interests and preferences. From family cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean, and Europe, to tropical beach vacations and thrilling theme park excursions, there’s no shortage of destinations to create vacation memories with your family.

Lissa Ryan is a Senior Travel Consultant at Kingdom Destinations, specializing in luxury family vacations. Lissa helps busy parents who want to create travel memories with their family through luxurious travel experiences, but are too busy or overwhelmed by all the effort and research required to plan the perfect vacation.