Best Family-Friendly Destinations

Visa-free Mid-range

Andorra

Pyrenees skiing, hiking and duty-free shopping.

Best time: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep

GrandvaliraAndorra la VellaVallnord / Ordino

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Australia

Reefs, road trips, beaches and the vast Outback.

Best time: Sep–Nov, Mar–May

SydneyGreat Barrier ReefMelbourne

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Schengen visa Luxury

Austria

Imperial Vienna, alpine lakes and ski slopes.

Best time: May–Sep, Dec–Mar (ski)

ViennaSalzburgHallstatt

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Visa-free Luxury

Bahamas

700 islands of turquoise water and swimming pigs.

Best time: Dec–Apr

Nassau & Paradise IslandExumasHarbour Island

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eVisa Luxury

Bahrain

Island Gulf nation of forts, F1 and pearls.

Best time: Nov–Mar

ManamaBahrain FortTree of Life

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Schengen visa Luxury

Belgium

Medieval Bruges, chocolate, beer and waffles.

Best time: Apr–Oct

BrugesBrusselsGhent

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Visa-free Luxury

Brunei

Opulent mosques, water villages and rainforest.

Best time: Jan–May

Bandar Seri BegawanKampong AyerUlu Temburong

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Schengen visa Luxury

Denmark

Hygge, design, castles and colourful Copenhagen.

Best time: May–Sep

CopenhagenOdenseAarhus

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Visa-free Mid-range

Dominican Republic

Caribbean beaches, all-inclusives and colonial Santo Domingo.

Best time: Dec–Apr

Punta CanaSanto DomingoSamaná

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Schengen visa Luxury

Finland

Lapland, Santa, saunas and the northern lights.

Best time: Dec–Mar (Arctic), Jun–Aug

HelsinkiRovaniemiSaariselkä / Levi

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Schengen visa Luxury

France

Paris cafés, Riviera sunsets and alpine villages.

Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

ParisNice & the RivieraLyon

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Schengen visa Mid-range

Germany

Fairytale castles, beer halls and Christmas markets.

Best time: May–Sep, Dec (markets)

BerlinMunichBavaria & Neuschwanstein

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Visa-free Luxury

Hong Kong

Skyline, street food, temples and island hikes.

Best time: Oct–Dec

Hong Kong IslandKowloonLantau Island

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Visa-free Luxury

Ireland

Emerald cliffs, castles, pubs and warm welcomes.

Best time: May–Sep

DublinCliffs of Moher / GalwayRing of Kerry

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Schengen visa Mid-range

Italy

Ancient ruins, art cities and unforgettable food.

Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

RomeFlorenceVenice

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eVisa Mid-range

Japan

Bullet trains, neon cities and serene temples.

Best time: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

TokyoKyotoOsaka

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eVisa Mid-range

Kenya

Masai Mara safaris and Indian Ocean coast.

Best time: Jul–Oct (migration)

Masai MaraAmboseliDiani Beach

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eVisa Luxury

Kuwait

Gulf skyline, iconic towers and desert heritage.

Best time: Nov–Mar

Kuwait CityKuwait TowersSouq Al-Mubarakiya

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Visa-free Luxury

Liechtenstein

A tiny Alpine principality of castles and trails.

Best time: May–Sep, Dec–Mar

VaduzMalbunTriesenberg

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Schengen visa Luxury

Luxembourg

Clifftop old town, castles and green valleys.

Best time: May–Sep

Luxembourg CityViandenMüllerthal

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Visa-free Budget

Malaysia

Skyscrapers, rainforests, islands and amazing food.

Best time: Dec–Feb (west), Mar–Oct (east)

Kuala LumpurPenangLangkawi

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Visa-free Luxury

Mauritius

Lagoon beaches, reefs and luxury island living.

Best time: May–Dec

NorthWestSouth & Chamarel

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Visa-free Mid-range

Mexico

Mayan ruins, Caribbean beaches and incredible food.

Best time: Nov–Apr

Mexico CityRiviera Maya / TulumOaxaca

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Schengen visa Luxury

Netherlands

Canals, bikes, tulips and world-class art.

Best time: Apr–May, Sep

AmsterdamRotterdamKeukenhof / tulip fields

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eVisa Luxury

New Zealand

Fjords, glaciers and adrenaline in Middle-earth.

Best time: Dec–Mar, Jun–Aug (ski)

QueenstownMilford SoundRotorua

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Schengen visa Mid-range

Poland

Medieval old towns, history and great value.

Best time: May–Sep

KrakówWarsawGdańsk

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Visa required Mid-range

Puerto Rico

Old San Juan, rainforest and glowing bays.

Best time: Dec–Apr

Old San JuanEl YunqueVieques & Culebra

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Visa-free Luxury

Qatar

Futuristic Doha, desert dunes and souqs.

Best time: Nov–Mar

DohaSouq WaqifThe Pearl & Katara

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Visa-free Mid-range

San Marino

The world's oldest republic, on a clifftop.

Best time: Apr–Oct

City of San MarinoThe Three TowersBorgo Maggiore

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Visa-free Luxury

Singapore

Futuristic gardens, hawker food and family fun.

Best time: Feb–Apr

Marina BaySentosaChinatown & Little India

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Schengen visa Mid-range

Slovenia

Lake Bled, alpine valleys and emerald rivers.

Best time: May–Sep

Lake BledLjubljanaSoča Valley

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Visa-free Mid-range

South Africa

Safaris, Cape Town and the Garden Route.

Best time: May–Sep (safari)

Cape TownKruger areaGarden Route

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South Korea

K-pop, palaces, street food and mountain temples.

Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

SeoulBusanGyeongju

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Schengen visa Mid-range

Spain

Sun-soaked cities, tapas, beaches and Gaudí.

Best time: May–Jun, Sep–Oct

BarcelonaMadridSeville

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Schengen visa Luxury

Sweden

Stylish Stockholm, archipelagos and Arctic wilds.

Best time: Jun–Aug, Dec–Mar (Arctic)

StockholmStockholm archipelagoGothenburg

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Schengen visa Luxury

Switzerland

Alpine peaks, glacial lakes and storybook villages.

Best time: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar

LucerneInterlakenZermatt

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Visa-free Mid-range

Taiwan

Night markets, mountains and friendly cities.

Best time: Oct–Apr

TaipeiTaroko GorgeSun Moon Lake

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eVisa Luxury

United Arab Emirates

Dubai skylines, desert safaris and luxury shopping.

Best time: Nov–Mar

DubaiAbu DhabiDesert

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eVisa Luxury

United Kingdom

London, castles, countryside and history everywhere.

Best time: May–Sep

LondonEdinburghLake District

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Visa required Luxury

United States

Mega-cities, national parks and road trips.

Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

New YorkLos AngelesLas Vegas & parks

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Visa-free Mid-range

Vatican City

The world's smallest state — St Peter's and the Sistine Chapel.

Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

St Peter’s BasilicaVatican MuseumsSt Peter’s Square

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