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Tips to Shake Up March Break Family Travel

Tips to Shake Up March Break Family Travel
It isn't too late to book a March break. Travel brings families together and the change of pace and location lets everyone do a mid-winter re-set. There are amazing family vacations to take together in March, and you don't have to do the same-old, same-old trip. Here are some ideas for March Break 2.0.
BeachWe all love great all-inclusive beach vacations for simplicity and value. Shake it up this year and get off the much beaten path. You can take baby steps. If you usually travel to one of the big three: the Dominican Republic, Mexico or Cuba, try one of the others. Each country has a rich and distinctive culture and lifestyle you'll want to make sure you enjoy outside of your resort.
Or you could take a bigger step and avoid the massive influx to the most popular destinations. Instead, opt for destinations you can reach by a regularly scheduled flight that gives you greater flexibility of scheduling than a once-a-week charter. Smaller islands or Central American destinations like Costa Rica or Panama (Photo credit, top) have terrific resorts and all-inclusives, including some of your favorite brands. Plus you'll have a completely different and memorable beach vacation experience.
The aqua park on the MSC Seaside CruiseWhat's better than unpacking once and getting to enjoy a taste of different Caribbean destinations? Family-focused cruise ships have something for everyone, with fantastic water parks, adventure activities, multiple pools and hot tubs, spas, name-brand entertainment nightly and culinary partnerships that bring the flavors of celebrity chefs to your plate daily. Plus designated programs to keep babies to teens loving life at sea, safely freeing up parents (and extended family members like grandparents and aunts and uncles) to relax and enjoy their holiday and grown up company when they wish. 
If you live in the East or North-East, don't overlook the cruises departing from eastern ports like New York that sail south to warmer waters. You may be able to drive to the port, using your savings for a stateroom upgrade, or on-board or shore excursion treats.
UrbanWho says March break has to be by the pool? Or even in the sun? This is one of the best value times of the year to take the family to Europe. Not to mention missing line ups at famous museums and attractions. Closer to the Mediterranean, you'll still be able to enjoy a climate that is much more pleasant than a Northern American winter, along with the fantastic cuisine and culture of the continent.
Bilbao, Spain's Guggenheim Museum. Photo Credit
Packages to North American cities are great options, too. Sports or culture in the North East, or the warmth of some West Coast or Southern sun.
MountainOr celebrate winter. If your family loves the snow and winter activities, treat them to a new mountain destination. Packages that include accommodations and passes, even equipment rentals so you can leave the gear at home and take that flight to a new destination where the hills present new challenges and après ski activities, make it easy and bring your family closer together.
This might be the ultimate family ski vacation. The Sound of Music's Von Trapp family ended up in Stowe, Vermont, where you can stay at their lodge. Photo Credit
ExoticIs your family the adventurous type, or have you been waiting to give them that once-in-a-lifetime travel experience? You don't need to wait. Tours to the Galapagos, Easter Island, the fjords of South America, India's Golden Triangle, an African safari or the Outback…you can see all these places in March. The world is your oyster and you'd be amazed at what you can see and experience in the time allotted by March break.
Elephants near Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kenya. Photo Credit
The best part is – you don't have to figure it all out yourself. Travel advisors have inside tracks to tours and packages and insights that ensure your vacation is everything you want it to be… as well as a break for you.
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