Long haul holiday ideas

[babyrough]

Hi,

Looking for some inspiration!
I'm from the UK. For the last 4 years we have gone to Florida for our yearly family holiday, disney, universal, normal tourist things. I also went to New York with OH last year which I LOVED.

We like florida because it has everything, the weather, beach, theme parks etc.
There's usually 4 adults and my 6 year old, looking at going in May.

I really wanted to go somewhere different this year but I also love the US. I know there's so much more to explore there, could anyone give some recommendations?

One day I would love to get a car and explore lots of different states but that's many years off when my son has grown up I think!

Thanks in advance 😊

 

[bluebell]

My LO and I went to California this year and loved it It was hot, we saw dolphins in the Pacific Ocean and there was so much to do / see both in terms of natural beauty and tourist attractions.

We managed to explore a lot in the two weeks we went but my highlights were San Diego (I'd love to go back here), the Laguna / Newport / Huntington beach area, Beverly Hills, Disney Adventure and San Francisco. There's a lot more I'd want to see if we are lucky enough to visit again!

xx

 

[Wobbles]

I really want to go to PortAventura!

 

[LoraLoo]

I'm current looking at Canada. Somewhere ive always wanted to go but cant decide on which season to go or what area!

 

[babyrough]

California is definitely on my list...I didn't know if it would be suitable for a little one but sounds like you had a great time!
Canada again I would love but no idea where to even start it's so huge!
Never heard of PortAventura..
Off to Google that one!

 

[daneuse27]

I live in Canada

It doesn't have a place comparable to Florida for the things you appreciate about Florida. But if you're looking for a place that has a lot to do - I would fly to Toronto, Ontario. Theres a theme park there called Canada's Wonderland, and then all the sight-seeing of Toronto. It's also a 1-2 hour bus trip to Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is a busy place, there are casinos, haunted houses, lots of shops and things like that. You should also visit Niagara on the Lake - quaint village with lots of cute shops and retaurants. The Niagara area is also famous for its wineries. 2-3 hours north of Toronto is cottage country, lots of beautiful lakes. You could camp, or rent a cottage and spend time boating, swimming, canoeing, etc.

For a more relaxed, laid back vacation full of nature - I'd recommend looking into Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, or Banff and Jasper in Alberta.

Sorry to go all tour-guide on everyone

 

[Symphony7]

Well if you're looking for interesting things to do in the US how about going to see the Grand Canyon?

 

[Pearls18]

My husband and I love road trips. For our 30th we flew to Texas and drove around Houston, Austin, San Antonio, the Hill Country and Dallas over 10 days. It was INCREDIBLE, I haven’t been the same since I freaking loved Texas I prefer it to Florida!! Flights are so cheap to the US at the moment, other trips on our list: New Orleans-Nashville-St Louis-Chicago, also East Coast and West Coast. We didn’t take the kids though, they wouldn’t have liked the driving and we did some bar hopping ��