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The best family vacation ideas stem from what you love. Come on in to find family vacation ideas suggested by fellow vacationers, and don't forget to suggest your best family vacation ideas before you leave to help others in their quest for some great family fun this vacation season.

Whether you take your family on a fun and exciting African safari, a Caribbean cruise to bask in the summer sun, or even a simple trip to the back yard with a tent and a couple of flashlights family vacations can be a memorable experience that you and your kids will remember forever.

I was fortunate to have a family that loved to vacation together - well at least until my brother and I hit our teen years and it wasn't "cool" to spend time with the family. But those years passed and we found out that our family wasn't so bad after all, and those great family vacations we took while growing up really shaped who I am today.

If you are looking for the best family vacation ideas you've come to the right place, well that is quite the grand claim to have the Best Family Vacation Ideas, so let's just say some pretty darn good family vacation ideas. I'll share with you some of the family vacations I loved growing up as well as highlight some family vacations that you may enjoy as well - like those African safaris and Caribbean cruises perhaps. (I'm still hoping for one of those some day!) And don't forget you can even add your own family vacation ideas to the lists - so come on in and have some fun!

National Parks and Camping 

A summer family vacation idea sure to please the outdoor adventurer

Some of the best family vacations I remember involved, a warm fire, a night full of stars, and of course S'mores! If you are looking for a cheap family vacation idea that doesn't take three months work to pay for camping is a sure fire bet. With thousands of beautiful, serene National Parks and campgrounds there is sure to be one (or most likely many) you'll quickly fall in love with.

Camping for me was one of the best family vacations, and really instilled in me a love for the outdoors, nature photography, and the sound of the wind rustling through Aspen trees. Just don't forget to leave the food in the car unless you care to meet a friendly family of bears.

Family Tent Reviews 

Tents and camping gear you can't "bear" to be without

For your next camping trip with the family make sure the only moisture in the tent is a rag weed sneeze. Although that isn't very fun either - nor a pleasant image. Yuck! My apologies.

Camping Tents for Sale 

If you intend to brave the outdoors don't forget your tent!

Amazon has a fine selection of tents for sale for all your camping needs. I love to read their helpful buyer reviews to see just what "real" people like and dislike about each tent before I buy. For your next family camping vacation consider one of these fine tents from Amazon. Listed below are a couple of the best family tents on the market, rated by camping enthusiasts like you.

Eureka Medium Solar Shade Tent

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: $47.69 (as of 05/09/2008)

Eureka Tetragon 1610 16- by 10-Foot Nine-Person Family Tent

Avg. Customer Rating: Amazon Rating

Amazon Price: $199.97 (as of 05/09/2008)

National Parks and Monuments 

Great information on National Parks for your next family vacation

Family Vacation Stories, Delights, and Adventures 

Stories, stories, and more stories

Brand new addition to Family Vacation Ideas! Be the first to submit.

We've all had some great family vacation fun times we'll remember forever. I want to hear about it - heck we all do! (go on make us all jealous) Now is your chance to share your story with the rest of us!

And the best part - you can vote for your favorite stories! Just click-er-oo the little triangle next to your fave. Alas you must register to vote but that is quick, painless and even fun - trust me.

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Oregon - One of My Best Family Vacation Destination Picks 

Travel deals to San Francisco

Oregon and California have some outstanding National Parks and campgrounds perfect for your next family vacation. Whether you enjoy beautiful Japanese Gardens, the most splendiferous waterfalls, or the spectacular Redwood forest the Oregon and California coast is one of my all time favorite travel destinations.

One of the best family vacations I have recently taken involved flying to San Francisco and driving up the California and Oregon coast. Take a quick search below for last minute deals and cheap flights and find out for yourself!

Package Deals to San Francisco
$419 from Los Angeles: flight + 2 nights hotel
$419 from San Diego: flight + 2 nights hotel
$454 from Las Vegas: flight + 2 nights hotel
$475 from Seattle: flight + 2 nights hotel
$499 from Salt Lake City: flight + 2 nights hotel
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Add Your Best Family Vacation Ideas 

Reader's suggestions: Your best family vacation ideas

Here is your chance, drum roll please.... Now you can add your best family vacation ideas! Wowza-mia you say how can I get started? Well, I'm glad you asked.

Just click the "Add to This List" button, and you can add your best family vacation idea. You can also "Grab this List" and put it on your own lens, site, or blog how fun is that? Oh, and the best part.... you can vote for your favorite family vacation idea as well!

Disney Vacation

Meet your Disney cartoon idol! That Disney magic i more...3 points

Travel on the Cheap

If you love to travel, this is a neat way to do it more...2 points

Fire Making and Survival Skills for Families

Set in the Orkney Islands of Scotland, these cours more...2 points

African Safari

I've always wanted to take an African safari, I lo more...1 point

Queenstown, New Zealand

Plenty of action packed fun for the the kids, set more...1 point

Camping with Hot Water

Renting a cabin out in the Rockies ( Even better i more...1 point

Drive the Oregon Coast

Fantastic scenery, great beaches and tons of fun. more...1 point

Astronomical Events

During the news blitz about the Perseid meteor sho more...1 point

Hawaiian Cruise

Our best family vacation was a cruise around the i more...1 point

Boston Freedom Trail

A 2.5 mile walk through the nation's early history more...1 point

Cabin Rentals in Blue Ridge Georgia

Soak in the hot tub, have a glass of wine by the i more...1 point

Black Hills, Yellowstone, Tetons

We did a trip through SD (Black Hills, Mt. Rushmor more...0 points

San Antonio, Tx

Plenty to do and eat! LOTS of fun!0 points

Thailand Trip

The BEST holiday we had was traveling around Thail more...0 points

North Georgia Mountains of Blue Ridge!

Only 90 Minutes North of Atlanta.
Luxury Vacation more...0 points

Moon Palace Resort Outside Of Cancun

This all inclusive Mexico Resort is fabulous for f more...0 points

Reserva Ecologica Pachijal

An ecolodge located in the Cloudforest of Mindo, E more...0 points

Beautiful Lake Lanier - North Georgia

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http://www.ivegotitvacations.com

Here at I've Got It Vacations, our goal is to i more...0 points

Family Vacation Ideas - The Link List 

Other fine resources for family vacations

After a great response from people on their family vacation ideas I realized I needed a place to highlight some of the links to other sites for more information on these fine destinations.

If you have a family vacation idea you'd like to share and know a website people can go to for more information please add it here.

Northern Minnesota: Explore The Iron Range and the Arrowhead with Your Kids

Explore northern Minnesota, specifically the areas more...1 point

Huckleberry Tent and Breakfast in Clark Fork Idaho

Huckleberry Tent and Breakfast. A unique North Ida more...1 point

Pisgah National Forest

It is my distinct pleasure to introduce to you my more...1 point

Barbados villa rental

Barbados' unique history and ambiance make it a fu more...1 point

Orkney Islands tours and survival skills Scotland

Unique Orkney Islands tours, bushcraft and primiti more...1 point

The Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands offer some of the best wall div more...1 point

Camps Bay Self Catering

A selection of Camps Bay self catering accommodati more...1 point

Madrid Apartments

Madrid apartment rentals and holiday accommodation more...1 point

Safari South Africa

Enjoy a family friendly safari in sunny South Afri more...1 point

Travel in Umbria Italy

Do you want to visit a fascinating place in Italy more...1 point

Boating Holidays in Europe

Take in the beauty of France, Belgium, Holland, It more...1 point

Wonderful Sandy Beaches, Golf and Seafood. Visit the Algarve - Portugal!

We have been spending many unforgettable summers a more...1 point

Treehouse at Green Magic Resort, Vythiri, Kerala, India.

A totally dedicated Eco-lodge and ethnic houses bu more...1 point

Tee Pee Camping In our Indian Village

Sid and Brenda Nadjiwon - Chippewa of Nawash - inv more...1 point

Camping at Searsport Shores Campground in Searsport, Maine

I decided to write this lens to share our vacation more...0 points

Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch - Quincy, CA

Our oasis from the chaos, this place is awesome. N more...0 points

Lake Lanier Georgia

Beautiful Lake Lanier, where I call home. At a ver more...0 points

Disney World Now: Find Deals for Your Disney Vacation

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Ecotourism Ecuador – Ecolodge and Birdwatching in the Cloudforest of Mindo

Website of Reserva Ecologica Rio Pachijal. Birding more...0 points

Top Vacation Spots

What are the must-see sites around the world and a more...0 points

bestvacations4less.com

Where you can get 25 vacations including disney fo more...0 points

Vacation rentals in Italy

Go ahead, pack your suitcase and enjoy a great vac more...0 points

Travel in Tuscany

Most people have annual holidays. But the trip wou more...0 points

http://www.ivegotitvacations.com

Vacation in Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Pigeon Forg more...0 points

Family Vacation Photos 

Say Cheese!

A collection of family vacation photos from our friends at Flickr. Just looking at other people having fun sure puts me in the mood for another fun vacation with the fam!

Sunrise by flickrized

Sunrise

Fish New England Acquarium (photo courtesy of PhotoWalks) by Go Card USA

Fish New England Acq...

New England Acquarium Penguin (photo courtesy of PhotoWalks) by Go Card USA

New England Acquariu...

New England Acquarium Blue Fish (photo courtesy of PhotoWalks) by Go Card USA

New England Acquariu...

New England Acquarium Tropical Fish (photo courtesy of PhotoWalks) by Go Card USA

New England Acquariu...

20041207 - boston family trip 05 by bpende

20041207 - boston fa...

20041207 - boston family trip 03 by bpende

20041207 - boston fa...

Your Favorite Family Vacations Poll 

Vote for your favorite family vacation

We all have our own ideas of what is the best family vacation, here is your chance to vote for yours. If your favorite family vacation idea is not listed suggest a new one below!

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Caribbean Cruise Vacations 

A family vacation idea for the treasure hunters in all of us

If you aren't keen on the idea of meeting a family of bears then perhaps a Caribbean cruise is just right for you. With all the major cruise lines clamoring for your business there are many low priced all inclusive family vacation cruise packages for less than you think.

Caribbean cruises have something to offer for the whole family both on shore and off, that is why it ranks right up there as one of my best family vacation ideas. (Although I must say that I missed out on my family cruise vacation - they all went when I was off to college - I won't let them forget that one!)

Caribbean Cruise Activities and Services 

Caribbean cruise fun times and adventures

Here are some of the fun times to look forward to on your next Caribbean cruise, and reasons why it makes my top list for best family vacation ideas. There are too many activities to list in one place but here are a few to "wet" your appetite. And if you are looking for some alone time to enjoy those romantic sunsets, most cruise lines offer babysitting!
  • Beach and Boat Parties
  • Ice Cream Parties
  • Pools and Pool Parties
  • Arts and Craft Classes
  • Dancing Lessens
  • Teen and Youth Centers
  • Basketball, volleyball, ping pong, mini golf, and climbing walls
  • Surfing on a wave simulator, and even ice skating if you can believe that!
  • Escorted Shore Tours (Explore ancient ruins!), Snorkeling in crystal blue waters.
  • Whale/Sea Life Watching and Maybe a Pirate or Two
  • Video Games, Movies and Cartoons just in case your kids (or you) miss "civilized" life

Caribbean Cruise Blogs 

Get more information before you head out on your next Caribbean Cruise

All the specials, deals, discounts and reviews on Caribbean Cruises that you'll need before picking a cruise as your next fun family vacation. These blog writers keep on top of what's hot in Caribbean Cruising to give you plenty of great ideas for your family vacation cruise. Are you getting excited yet? I think I am, I don't suppose you have room for one more on your next cruise?
Top Florida Cruise Deals (08:25 AM EDT)
Top Florida Inside Room Cruise Deals (Posted on Friday, May 9, 2008) Sep 28 4-day Bahamas cruise fro...
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7-day Caribbean cruise from Miami, FL on Carnival - Carnival Triumph Balcony: $679 ($ 97.00 per day)...
Tips On Planning Your Carribean Cruise For Wedding And Honeymoon
That is why a Caribbean cruise wedding will meet your expectations and provide you and those that at...

Family Vacation Fun Times 

Suggestions for fun family activities or adventures

While not Family Vacation Ideas per se here are some family fun activities for vacation or any day!

Please feel free to add your own vacation activities to the list - the more the merrier. Vote for your favorite, or grab the list and put it on your own site or blog!

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White Water Rafting

For the family that likes to have a bit of an inte more...3 points

#2

Hot Air Balloon Ride

Take the whole family on a hot air balloon adventu more...1 point

#3

Water Balloon Fight

What better fun than splashing your brother with a more...1 point

#4

Treasure Hunting

Another fun family activity I enjoyed as a kid was more...0 points

#5

Snorkeling

We did some snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef i more...0 points

#6

Camperschool

check out our lens to see how you can camp and sch more...0 points

#7

Watch a Sunrise or Sunset

Taking a peaceful moment in the morning or evening more...0 points

What Are Your Best Family Vacation Ideas? 

Leave us a little note on what family vacations you enjoy

More of my best family vacation ideas to come, but in the mean time what are some of your favorite family vacations?

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