Where will families travel in 2024?

Are you curious to know where families will travel in 2024?

As a travel consultant specializing in family vacations, I put together a list of the most popular destinations for my clients this year.

Join me as I explore the hottest destinations and experience the fun to make 2024 an unforgettable year of family adventures!

Cruising has never been more appealing to families! The cruise industry continues to target the family market with newer, larger, and more innovative ships. From water 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 the Alaska cruise season is limited to the summer, demand often exceeds supply; therefore, it is imperative to book your Alaska cruise early.

Not only are tickets for Alaska cruises selling out quickly, but many popular port excursions are also fully booked.

Cruise lines are aware of this high demand, so they have already opened up bookings for 2025 Alaska cruises.

Caribbean cruises remain in high demand, with more and more families finding cruising to be their preferred method 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 a number of port excursions available, giving visitors an insight into the island’s culture and history, as well as providing opportunities for independent exploration.

Many families I have come into contact with have found that in Europe and Mediterranean Regions are one of the most convenient and hassle-free ways to efficiently visit multiple destinations.

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

The advantages of not having to pack your bags at different hotels and waking up in a new city every day make a European cruise very attractive for families.

When families don’t fancy a big ocean cruise, many consider a more leisurely Family-friendly river cruises.

These small vessels sail through beautiful countryside, offering stunning views of European landscapes and medieval castles.

River cruises take travelers to quaint towns and villages where families can easily disembark and explore on their own. In addition, most river cruise itineraries offer optional day trips included in the cruise fare.

These ships have also stopped at popular European cities such as Amsterdam. Paris, BudapestPorto and Vienna.

For families seeking a tropical vacation, many flock to the beautiful beaches. Turks and Caicos IslandsAruba, Cancun, Punta Cana, Jamaica and HawaiiSome of these destinations offer all-inclusive facilities and activities, such as kids/teen clubs, water parks, boat excursions, water sports and nightly entertainment.

The all-inclusive vacation industry has grown rapidly over the years, and it can be difficult for parents to determine which family resort is right for them.

Even if you narrow your choices to a specific island, the resorts may be very different from the one next door.

When I work with families, I help them understand which resort attributes and amenities are most important to them so I can recommend a place they will enjoy. For example, one resort may have a great water park but a small beach with lots of rocks and seaweed. Another resort may offer a ton of on-site activities but cost extra to use those amenities. These are just a few examples I write about in my blog, “Top 10 Questions to Ask When Choosing an All-Inclusive Family Resort.“

The theme park industry continues to draw visitors to its immersive lands, thrilling attractions and interactive experiences. Whether first-time or returning, there is never a shortage of families seeking a theme park vacation. Benefit from my expertise providing the latest theme park additions and updates.

this Walt Disney World Resort In Florida and Disneyland California’s resorts are always top of the list for family vacations, and in Florida, you can always find new resorts, restaurants, attractions and experiences opening.

In 2023, we’ll see the debut of new rides like TRON: Lightcycle Rush at Magic Kingdom, Moana’s Water Ride, a new addition to EPCOT Park’s revamp, and Roundup Rodeo BBQ, a new restaurant in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

In 2023, Disneyland Resort in California will update Mickey’s Toontown with more interactive play areas and the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction.

The new San Francisco Plaza (made famous by the movie “Big Hero 6”) is being built inside Disney California Adventure and will feature new restaurants and other themed experiences.

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

The new land debuts at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023. In 2025, Universal Orlando will launch an even larger Super Nintendo World at its new theme park, Epic Universe.

The new park will offer more Super Nintendo World attractions as well as experiences themed around DreamWorks Animation films such as How to Train Your Dragon.

In 2024, visitors to Universal Studios Florida or Universal Studios California will have the opportunity to experience themed lands and experiences, e.g. The Wizarding World of Harry PotterJurassic World, Minions, Transformers and The Simpsons. In addition, both locations feature Universal CityWalk, a shopping, dining and entertainment mecca connected to the exciting theme parks.

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

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 luxury travel experiences, but are too busy or unable to afford all the effort and research required to plan the perfect vacation.