Spring is in the air and your family wants to do spring break right this year, but you need a destination that will offer plenty of fun for the kids while not killing you with boredom. You can resort to the usual vacation staples or try a few under-the-radar destinations.

Hawaii: Experience the Sun, Waves and Great Times

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Always a staple of top vacation lists, Hawaii has it all – incredible beaches, perfect weather and a relaxing atmosphere. Whale watching in Oahu is a great family event and a day out to Wet ‘n’ Wild in Honolulu is a blast for the kids. Kauai Surf School is a family-fun atmosphere to fully immerse yourselves into the Hawaiian surf life.
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Orlando: Imagine a World That Never Ages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The mecca of kid-friendly vacations, the home of Disney World is a must-see destination for you and your children. For those fans of Harry Potter, Universal Studios Islands of Adventure is one of the hottest tickets in town. For the parents who want to find time away from theme parks, the Orlando Premium Outlets offer a nice shopping getaway.
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Yellowstone National Park: Visit America’s First National Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For families who want to experience nature, America’s first national park is a great choice, especially if you stay inside the park, at a lodge or a campsite. Wildlife, such as grizzlies and bison, and Old Faithful geyser make this an incredible experience for everyone in the family.
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The Atlantis Hotel: The Bahamas Most Prized Getaway Experience 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The world-famous resort is known for the casino, nightlife and concerts, but it has plenty of features for families, as well, including Aquaventure water park, the kids’ club Atlantis Kids Adventures that is designed by LEGO and clubs and lounges for teens..

Riviera Nayarit: Swim in Mexico’s Largest Natural Bay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Just north of Puerto Vallarta on the west coast of Mexico, this destination offers the largest natural bay in Mexico and many family-friendly luxury resorts. The bay gives families the opportunity to see dolphins and whales and enjoy activities such as body surfing and wind surfing..

Arizona: Take in the West’s Natural Beauty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Not usually the first vacation spot that comes to mind, Arizona is a hidden gem full of many fun activities, such as houseboating on Lake Powell, which is a million-acre lake created by flooding a canyon. You can also enjoy whitewater rafting and a ride on the Grand Canyon Railway among other family-oriented activities..

Williamsburg: Taste America’s History in Virginia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Colonial Williamsburg brings the 1770s lifestyle to you and your family with actors and volunteers portraying colonial people. That may not be enough of a draw in itself, but when you add Busch Gardens and Water Country USA to the itinerary, this amounts to a blast for the family.

Depending on what kind of vacation you want to enjoy with your family this spring, these destinations offer a little bit of everything for both adults and children to get the most out of their spring break.

Miles Young is a freelance blogger who specializes in travel, vacations, camping and anything in between. … View full profile