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Summer is here and hip hip hooray to the travel season. Here are our top 5 best family vacation destinations that are also recommended by parents for parents.

  1. Athens family destination summer 2022Athens with kids 

Greece is a very kid-friendly country and Athens offers many activities for children. Some of the activities that you could do as a family in Athens include visiting the Arcopolis museum, taking a stroll around the historic Placa and riding on the Teleferic cable car. Children seem to love this! However, there’s tons to do when in Athens with kids and we have the ultimate family friendly Athens travel guide  just for you.

  1. Malta family holiday for summerMalta with kids

The tiny gem island in the middle of the Mediterranean sea is loved by all. Although summers are hot here, there are various family-friendly beaches in Malta and Gozo. Malta is a terrific place to visit for it’s history and to enjoy the sunny weather. Popeye Village, The Esplora Interactive Science Centre and The National Aquarium are some activities that you can take up whilst on holiday there. If you’re still thinking about booking your trip to Malta, then be sure to download our Malta travel guide and we’re sure that we will convince you to do so! And, when there, get the ferry to Gozo, a smaller island which is appreciated by many. Check out our family friendly Gozo travel guide.

  1. Lisbon top family destinationLisbon with kids

Lisbon makes a great destination for a family trip as it is very kid-friendly. The city boasts a wide variety of sights to visit and other child friendly activities. These attractions include the Lisbon zoo, the oceanarium, various museums and bright coloured trams. There is also lots of history, places to run around and take time to enjoy the beautiful views. If you’re visiting Lisbon with kids then make sure to get your travel guide.

  1. Bologna family destinationBologna with kids

If you’re looking for a Mediterranean city to travel to, then visiting Bologna with kids should be on your list. Get a flavour of Italy without the heat and enjoy a nice plate of pasta with your little ones. Bologna also offers various activities to do with your kids and other parks and playgrounds which are fun to go to. We’re positive that you’ll fall in love with this city as much as we have. Explore all the wonderful things to see and do when in Bologna with kids.

  1. Courmayeur family destinationCourmayeur with kids

Courmayeur should be on your go to list if you want to escape the summer heat. The city has also invested in family travel which will make your trip there even more pleasant. Apart from the amazing parks and playgrounds, Courmayeur also offers a summer swimming pool, a book park, and a cable car which your little ones will surely love! Find out more about travelling to Courmayeur with kids and download the city guide for this wonderful city.

We hope that our top 5 best family vacation destinations will make you crave visiting them this summer! Join our Booking with Kids community group on Facebook to share your travel experiences and get more insight from other parents travelling with their kids. We’d love to see you there!

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