The Best Spring Break Destinations For Families

Family Cruise

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For many families, a cruise offers the best of all worlds. The most family-friendly cruise lines provide a slew of activities to keep everyone happy with many itinerary options.

 

In determining which cruise line is the best fit for your family, you'll want to explore the different amenities, programs, and prices. They all have distinctive personalities—some are boisterous and loud, some active and sporty, others more elegant and reserved. The ideal cruise for a family with young children might not be the best pick for a big family reunion or a family with teenagers. 

US Virgin Islands

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Just two hours from Miami, the U.S. Virgin Islands offer an authentic Caribbean experience without many of the hassles of traveling to a foreign country. 

 

Three distinct islands—sleepy St. Croix, bustling St. Thomas, and eco-treat St. John—serve up white-sand beaches, superb snorkeling, a major National Park, colonial towns and forts, duty-free shops, and more. Buck Island, one of only three Underwater National Monuments in the U.S., is a terrific place to snorkel or scuba dive. The chance to swim behind a giant sea turtle is sure to thrill kids and grown-ups alike.

 

Springtime is one of the best times to visit the islands, especially later in the season. The crowds that pack the island in the winter start to thin out by the end of March and April, but the weather isn't too hot and humid yet as in the summer.