Activities for Kids

12 Epic Family Vacations We Dream of Taking

From exotic to local gems, find out where we've always wanted to travel with our families.

By Erin Lem May 27, 2014

When the Red Tricycle editors and staff aren’t on the lookout for the next cool local hangout, they’re masterminding up their ultimate family vacation. On their bucket list are a myriad of fun family destinations—some local and others very exotic. Flip through the gallery to find out what spots made the cut.

Dream getaway: The Galapagos Islands

When we decided we were ready to start a family, I also decided to take a trip alone with my own mom before becoming a mom. We did a 10-day trip through the Galapagos Islands (on Southern Exposures tour). The tours are small, about 15 people on a boat, and it was amazing. You swim with penguins and sharks and seals, hike on red sand islands covered with lizards and meet the incredible turtles. I've been dreaming of the day I can take my kids (I'm just waiting for them to be slightly stronger swimmers!). We also extended the trip with a tour through the Andes and extra days in the city of Quito, which I'd highly recommend.

— Meghan Rose, Los Angeles Editor

photo credit: Meghan Rose

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