Best Family Destinations Outside India That You Must Visit!

Devika Khosla

Last updated: Mar 9, 2020

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Young and old, big and small, everyone needs to have a good time to make a family vacation a true success. And if you’re looking for a family-friendly destination outside of India, we’ve got you covered! From Dubai’s exciting theme parks and adventure zones to coming up close and personal with wildlife at Kenya, these best family destinations outside India are perfect for your next ‘better together’ vacation!

Dubai

Adults and children both are guaranteed to have the time of their lives in Dubai. A top holiday destination for families with kids, plan a day at Ski Dubai where you can go skiing (in the snow!) and hang out with penguins if you’d like to. Another top family attraction in Dubai is the observation deck of the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa from where you can ooh and aah over the spectacular views. If yours is the adventurous kind of family, then there a plenty of adrenaline-pumping moments to enjoy like swimming with the sharks at the Dubai Aquarium and going 4x4 dune bashing in the desert. IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world’s largest indoor theme park and Aquaventure Waterpark are also some other fun ways for families to hang out together.

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Singapore

Singapore definitely ranks as one of the best family destinations outside India. Sentosa Island, Universal Studios and Singapore Zoo are just some of the attractions that should be on your ‘must visit as a family’ list. Jurong Bird Park, Gardens by the Bay and the Singapore Flyer are great add-ons for having some more family fun in Singapore. Enjoy shopping on Orchard Road, ride a cable care at VivoCity and take a family selfie with the iconic Merlion statue. Don’t miss a bumboat ride along the Singapore River and a meal at one of Clarke Quay’s many family-friendly restaurants!

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Australia

G’day mate! Australia is a destination where the young and old can have all kinds of fun. One of Australia’s largest cities, check out Sydney’s famous sights including Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and Darling Harbour. Also drop in for a meet and greet session with Australia’s most famous residents – kangaroos and koalas – at Taronga Zoo Sydney. See the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, tour the famous Melbourne Cricket Grounds and get at taste of culture at Federation Square. In Gold Coast, get your thrills at the five theme parks here including Dreamworld, Seaworld and Wet ‘n’ Wild.

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Kenya

Kenya is synonymous with family fun especially the wild kind! The wildlife parks and reserves are home to the Big 5. Take a safari and see nature and wildlife at its best. In places like Masai, interact with the local Maasai tribe that coinhabit peacefully with animals. See the flamingos turn the landscape pink at Lake Nakuru, feed Rothschild’s giraffes at a sanctuary and interact with elephants at an orphanage. These are just some of the things that make Kenya one of the best family destinations outside India!

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Switzerland

Switzerland is a family-friendly destination with attractions and activities for all ages across all its cities. In Geneva, make a stop at Jet d'Eau, the world’s biggest water fountain reaching a height of 140 metres. Also visit Jardin Anglais, an urban park where you can go picnicking amidst lush greenery. In Interlaken, visit the St. Beatus Cave and take a scenic funicular tram ride to the top of Harder Kulm at 1322 meters. The Jungfrau Park has an indoor and outdoor playground, water play area, go-karts, laser shows and a theatre where 360-degree panorama shows of the Swiss Alps are screened. In Zermatt, enjoy some family time in this car-free zone where you can all go hiking, climbing and cycling and take mountain excursions.

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