Winter Getaways: The 6 Best Family Vacations in Florida

Orlando

With Disneyworld, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, and Universal Studios, it’s no surprise that Orlando tops our list of best family vacations in Florida. Although relatively pricey, spending an entire vacation at the Disney parks guarantees fun-filled memories and the ease of staying within one location. However, for families looking to mix things up, Orlando’s other theme parks are well worth the visit. Families will enjoy experiencing the Splash Zone at SeaWorld and the amazing Lego sculptures at LEGOLAND, located an hour outside of Orlando. For Harry Potter fans, check out Universal Studio’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter. To take a break from the roller coasters, head to the other attractions in your Orlando rental car. Take a stroll down International Drive and pop into Ripley’s Believe it or Not. Then, grab a bite to eat at Medieval Times, the restaurant with a jousting dinner show. From theme parks to dinner shows, Orlando offers endless family fun in Florida.

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Vero Beach

If the theme park options of Orlando are too overwhelming, then book a one-, two-, or three-bedroom home at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, the one-stop destination for family fun in Florida. Disney’s Vero Beach Resort has everything that both kids and adults want. From campfires, nature walks, craft hours, and more, the most stressful part of planning this vacation will be choosing from the resort’s daily activities program. When not in a scheduled activity, families will enjoy the miniature golf, arcade, board games, bike rentals, surf lessons, and on-site restaurants. The resort also offers amazing swimming facilities including a Mickey Mouse-shaped pool, waterslide, and pirate ship. Parents love this resort, too, because they can hire babysitters or sign their children up for the Disney Discovery Club. It’s a win/win; the kids have fun with both options and the parents get some much needed alone time. Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is one of the best family vacations in Florida.

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Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is a popular tourist destination and one of the best family vacations in Florida. The city boasts canals, beaches, sunshine, and nearly perfect temperatures. Enjoy the novelty of taking a water taxi down the canals; then, head to Las Olas Riverfront for a night of fun. Las Olas is a waterfront entertainment center that offers great restaurants, clothing stores, bars, and free entertainment. Spend vacation days at Fort Lauderdale’s 23 miles of beautiful beaches, but don’t become a total beach bum. Take the kids on a day trip through Fort Lauderdale to the Everglades Holiday Park or Billie’s Swamp Safari on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. In Fort Lauderdale, there are so many options for family fun in Florida.

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Mount Dora

For family vacations in Florida with quaint, small-town charm, look no further than Mount Dora. Here, families can enjoy shopping in the town’s old-fashioned shops or head south to Renniger’s Twin Markets, the best place in Florida for antique shopping. Mount Dora also has a 100-year-old steam train, which is good fun for the whole family. Families who want a quieter holiday away from the hustle and bustle of big cities will enjoy their stay in any of Mount Dora’s unique Bed and Breakfasts. Mount Dora offers family friendly activities in a charming, old-fashioned, central Florida town.

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Fort Meyers

Fort Meyers sits on the West coast of Florida, facing the Gulf of Mexico. This popular town is home to trendy restaurants, coffeehouses, galleries, and places for family fun in Florida. Fort Meyers has a 5 mile, white sand beach with turquoise waters and vibrant wildlife, including dolphins and manatees. To see these animals, families can rent a jet ski, a sailboat, or a kayak. Another option is to sail aboard Captain Memo’s Original Pirate cruise. With an on-ship bar for the adults and plenty of supervised activities for the kids, this excursion is guaranteed to make everyone in the family happy. Fort Meyers has a lot to offer when it comes to family fun in Florida, but for those families itching to see more, easy road trips to Tampa, Naples, and Cape Coral are possible. With several family activities within the city and other beach towns nearby, Fort Meyers is the perfect destination for family vacations in Florida.

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Sanibel Island

Sanibel Island is full of seashells and wildlife, making it the perfect destination for family vacations in Florida. Trips to Sanibel Island mean gathering around as a family to witness majestic dolphins and manatees swimming in the ocean. Additionally, visitors to Sanibel Island enjoy biking and hiking through the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, where they can see gators and spoonbills. Family fun in Florida doesn’t mean that every single minute needs to be spent together. Parents need their alone time, too; Sanibel Island offers several hotels with kids programs, so that adults can spend some quality time together at the spa or on the golf course. Sanibel Island offers a relaxing beach holiday for the whole family.

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Family Fun in Florida by Auto Europe

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