Top Family Resorts for Family Vacations in the USA

When it comes to travel, family vacations are where it’s at. A recent survey by TripAdvisor of more than 2,700 U.S. respondents found that 92 percent planned to travel with their family this year. Some 55 percent planned to travel with their spouse and kids, while 20 percent were going to travel with extended family.

Summer is the most popular time to travel, and beach vacations are the most popular family vacation. Some 66 percent of travelers planned to visit a beach or shoreline, while 46 percent planned to visit the city. National parks were also a popular vacation destination, with 33 percent planning a park visit.

Many of the U.S. respondents said they identified with “The Griswolds” from the National Lampoons series, followed by Modern Family’s “The Pritchetts,” and “The Tanners” from the 1990s TV series “Full House.”

And where did family travelers wish to stay on their family vacation?

Here are the Top 10 Travelers’ Choice Hotels for Families in the U.S.:

1. Floridays Resort Orlando, Orlando, Florida
2. Woodloch Pines Resort, Hawley, Pennsylvania
3. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Orlando, Florida
4. Candy Cane Inn, Anaheim, California
5. Red Jacket Mountain View Resort, North Conway, New Hampshire
6. Best Western Premier Saratoga Resort Villas, Kissimmee, Florida
7. Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, Highland, New York
8. West Inn & Suites Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
9. Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground, Anaheim, California
10. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Orlando, Florida

Freebies and location top the amenities wish list for family travelers at hotels. The top five are:

1. Complimentary breakfast
2. Close proximity to local attractions
3. Free Wi-Fi
4. Swimming pool
5. Room service

Family vacations aren’t without their stresses. The top three family vacation annoyances were:

1. Lugging extra gear
2. Not enough quiet time for parents
3. Keeping children occupied in the car

Eighty-five percent of U.S. respondents admitted to taking time “away” from the family during their trip. Some chose to take naps (32%), some read (53%), and others enjoyed walking (45%).

Still, for many, family vacations make for wonderful memories – and for good family stories. To reach more about family vacations, check out our resource page on the best family vacations.

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Janna Graber

Travel Journalist and Managing Editor at Go World Travel Magazine

Janna Graber is an award-winning American travel journalist who has written for national magazines, newspapers and websites. She is the managing editor of Go World Travel Magazine, and a member of the Society of American Travel Writers. Since studying abroad in Austria, she's been in love with world travel, and has covered travel in more than 60 countries. She's the author of three travel anthology books, including "A Pink Suitcase: 22 Tales of Women's Travel" and "Adventures of a Lifetime".

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