When considering the best vacations for toddlers , the options may appear to be endless.
Toddlers aren’t exactly fussy – give them food and something new (and probably dangerous) to put in their mouth and they’re probably the easiest member of your family to please.
However, if it’s your youngest’s first time abroad, you may want to put the effort in and make it a holiday they will – hopefully! – remember.
Toddlerhood is an important age of discovery and what better way to experience that than to give them a whole new destination to explore. While they may not be able to do some of the activities that older kids can, there are plenty of holiday options available that can excite their young minds.
Here is a list of the best destinations for even the smallest family members!
Walt Disney World Resort, Florida
No surprises here (we thought we’d get the obvious one out of the way first!) but Disney World is still one of the best vacations a toddler can experience.
The joy of a toddler being able to interact with costumed characters that they recognize from TV is simply impossible to replicate, plus, they’re a lot of rides and attractions tailored for toddlers throughout the park, so they can get to experience their first-ever rollercoaster too.
With plenty of evening entertainment options, your toddler is sure to be entertained at Walt Disney Resort in between naps.
Plus, Disney World is free for toddlers!
Beaches Resorts, Jamaica and Turks and Caicos
If you’re looking to take your toddler on holiday in the winter, but want to be in a warm climate, you should head to the Caribbean, where it’s summer all year round!
The best toddler-orientated accommodation found in the Caribbean are the Beaches Resorts, which have two franchises in Jamaica and one in Turks and Caicos.
These all-inclusive resorts are ideal if you are looking to enjoy the holiday as much as your toddler. It’s heaven for parents as each toddler gets assigned up to three nannies who care for your child between the hours of 9.00am and 6.00pm, giving you time to top up your tan poolside, without having to worry about keeping an eye on your little one.
Your toddler will spend the day with their nannies doing awesome activities, which they can also enjoy during the evening kids club sessions. Big Bird and Elmo may even make an appearance throughout the day!
Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Ayia Napa is home to several family-orientated resorts, many of which are built to be entertaining to toddlers, including the Olympic Lagoon Hotel.
This hotel boasts a wide array of freshwater pools, shallow enough for your young ones to have a splash around in, plus several small play parks and creches that your little one can burn off some steam in.
Barcelona, Spain
Yep – the whole city!
Barcelona is renowned for being particularly child-friendly, with a play-park to child ratio that you would not believe!
Where there’s a restaurant or café, a child’s playpark will not be far away – almost all of which are of great quality.
Plus, with a beach in the middle of the city, Barcelona allows your toddler to have lots of different play experiences in one holiday, which makes the Spanish capital one of the best vacations for toddlers.
Although your child may be a little young to appreciate the brilliant landmarks and architecture that define the city, they can enjoy the parks, beaches, and impeccable weather that Barcelona has to offer.
Plus, that’s not to say that parents can’t enjoy the exquisite architecture as they walk from one playpark to the next!
Club Med, Algarve, Portugal
Portugal’s Algarve offers many attractive family resorts that are ideal for kids of a younger age, particularly the Da Balaia resort.
Not only does it command spectacular views of the surrounding country, but Da Balaia also offers kids clubs for all ages.
This is a bit of a rarity when it comes to holiday resorts, as it can be sometimes difficult to find a resort that has kids clubs that caters to three-year-olds.
Da Balaia goes above and beyond and offers kids club facilities to kids as young as 4-months old! This allows parents to do as they wish throughout the day, which can be a difficult choice, given the resort’s extensive selection of pools, restaurants, and bars.
Lapita Hotel, Dubai
If you want to experience the glamour of Dubai while also keeping your young children entertained, look no further than Lapita Hotel, which can be found along the coast from Dubai Marina.
The hotel makes up part of the thrilling Dubai Parks and Resorts company, which boasts a wide array of theme parks and waterparks, with rides found in each suitable for your toddlers.
So, enjoy the best vacation with your toddler…
The holiday you take your toddler on could be amongst the earliest memories they retain, so making it special for them (and for you!) gives you all memories to treasure forever. Choose the best vacation for your toddler wisely!