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If you are looking for a real family adventure vacation then look no further.

From searching for orangutan in the rainforests of Borneo, to getting off the beaten track in Panama, there are many destinations that will get the whole family excited.

Elephants on the Kinabatangan River, Malaysian Borneo

Borneo family vacations

It is the Malaysian-owned area of Sabah that has the most to offer for a family vacation. It is the perfect place to combine wildlife spotting with soft adventure.

Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Best family vacations in Costa Rica

With rafting, zip-lining, canopy walkways, active volcanoes, tubing and snorkeling available in Costa Rica, the country provides a wonderful way for families to experience the rainforest and cloudforest.

Sperm whale, Kaikoura

Family vacations in New Zealand

If you are willing to take on the long flight, you will find New Zealand an ideal destination for a family vacation. The food is excellent and restaurants cater very well for children, and the general Kiwi way of life means kids are welcome to join in with almost any activity.

Bocas del Toro

Family vacations in Panama

Considered an off-the-beaten-track destination, Panama is ideally suited to those families with children aged 10 and over, and who are looking to experience something a little bit more adventurous than what the typical family vacation usually offers.

Elephant, South Luangwa National Park

Family safaris in Zambia

For a family safari one of the best options in Africa has to be Zambia, a country that welcomes children and families to experience their fantastic wildlife.

Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro

Family vacations in Brazil

Why you should consider a family trip to Brazil, and what to do once you’re there. From hotel and resort recommendations to how to see Rio, we explain the best ways to experience Brazil’s key highlights as a family.