Top Tourist Destinations for Families with Children

Top Tourist Destinations for Families with Children

Treat the whole family to a holiday that you'll all enjoy and show your children that there is a real world with magic that lives past their tablet or television. If you're planning a family holiday, stop off or make one of our top destinations your pick. We've listed our favourite destinations in no particular order.

Tivoli Gardens
Copenhagen, Denmark

The Tivoli Gardens is an amusement park in Copenhagen Denmark, it is the second oldest amusement park in the world. It was opened in 1843. The world´s most popular city park appeals equally to the local population as it does to visitors to the city. Tivoli Gardens is more than an amusement park, it is equally as popular as a place to go dining and people-watching.
Website: www.tivoli.dk/en

Legoland
Billund, Denmark

 

LEGOLAND® Billund is Denmark’s most famous and popular amusement park for families and children of all ages. With so much fun, speed and action for the whole family, is just one day enough? LEGOLAND is a fantastic world of imaginative family experiences that focus on children – a place where you can set your imagination free on land, at sea, or in the air. And there’s always plenty to choose from, no matter whether you prefer action or relaxation.
Website: www.legoland.dk

Walt Disney World
Orlando, Florida, USA

Children who experience Disney World will be overwhelmed by the sheer number of their dreams that do come true at this magical resort. Even the adults that come there leave inspired – there is something for everyone. Superfun rides including the famous space mountain will have you screaming with delight. Relax with amazing food, meet some of the most recognizable characters, participate in the activities, attend the wondrous events and see the massive parades.  
Website: disneyworld.disney.go.com

Santa Clause Village
Lapland, Finland

Santa Claus spends his time at the Santa Claus Village every day of the year to take care of his mission in life; to enhance the wellbeing of children and the kindness of grown-ups, as well as spreading the message love and goodwill of Christmas Spirit throughout the globe. Rovaniemi is The Official Home of Santa Claus.
Website:  www.santaclausvillage.info

Singapore Zoo
Singapore

If you want to educate your children about the animals in the wild and take them to a zoo that aims to keep the animals in as open an environment as possible. For 40 years, Singapore Zoo has been known to have among the most beautiful settings in the world, where animals roam freely in open and natural habitats. Covering 26 hectares, the park is home to over 2,800 animals representing over 300 species.
Website: www.zoo.com.sg   

Gold Coast Theme Parks
Queensland, Australia

The theme parks at the Gold Coast have something for everyone and it may take you a week to experience them all… there is something for everyone at the Gold Coast. You can take a break from the parks and experience all that this seaside town has to offer.

Sea World: Sea World is the most amazing world of all with a host of exciting rides, shows and attractions and marine animals offering a full day of family fun. seaworld.com.au

Wet ‘n Wild: Splash into Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast this September to experience Wet’n’Wild Junior, a huge zone just for little adventures. Designed especially for kids, Wet’n’Wild Junior features kid-friendly water slides including miniature versions of our larger thrill slides like Tornado and the Aqua Racers. wetnwild.com.au

Dream World: A family-affair of fun and adventure. Dreamworld is also home to a host of family rides - catering for the younger thrill seekers, slightly less adventurous and tiny tots but still guaranteed to delight. www.dreamworld.com.au

Movie World: Be transported to the fantasy world of movies and let your imagination run wild. From fun rides to great activities, there really is something for everyone – even the very little ones. movieworld.com.au  

Muscat, Oman
Oman

Treat your kids to the natural wonders found in the desert and let them experience the joys of the outdoors in Oman. Here you can go snorkeling and scuba diving, ride camels in the deserts, go rock climbing on some fabulous facades, see turtles and dolphins in their natural habitats and enjoy camping and hiking in the mountains.
Website: www.omantourism.gov.om

Images sourced from:
Tivoli gardens: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tivoligardens2.jpg#mediaviewer/File:Tivoligardens2.jpg
Legoland:  www.legoland.dk/en/Explore/About-LEGOLAND
Disney World:  disneyworld.disney.go.com
Santa Clause Village:  www.santatelevision.com/santa-claus-in-lapland-in-finland-photos/santa-claus-office-rovaniemi-arctic-circle
Singapore Zoo: Bigstock
Sea World: seaworld.com.au/animals-rides-and-shows/rides/castaway-bay.aspx
Wet n’ Wild: wetnwild.com.au/attractions/rides/super-8.aspx
Dream World: www.dreamworld.com.au/Rides/Family-Rides/?tileid=633940722911814680
Movie World: movieworld.com.au/rides-and-attractions/thrill-rides/batwing-spaceshot.aspx
Oman: www.omantourism.gov.om