With the ice-cold winter upon us and the expectations of Christmas looming closer, our thoughts often drift to next year's summer vacations as something to work towards and look forward to.

For many, planning a family trip, from picking the location to choosing the activities, is just as exciting as going. 

Other benefits of looking for and booking a holiday early include;

● You may be able to find a holiday at a lower price

● You'll have your pick of the destinations, accommodation, and transport before everyone else starts booking their 2022 summer vacation

● Moreover, planning and booking a holiday now gives you time to pay off the holiday in advance and save up some spending money before you go

Recently, the urge to book once-in-a-lifetime holidays has risen. Because due to ongoing travel restrictions, more people are less inclined to take the gift of travel for granted. And so, when families make plans to go away next summer, they want to ensure they book the best holiday possible with the most exciting activities.

The first step to creating the ultimate holiday experience next summer is finding a destination. The sights, entertainment, cuisine, climate, and culture will all play a part in where you choose to stay. To help, here are five once-in-a-lifetime holiday locations. A few of which, unbeknownst to most, are particularly great for families!

Island Hopping in the Caribbean

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With each Caribbean Island possessing its own unique charm accompanied by the promise of powder-white beaches and lush greenery, the Caribbean is a top destination on many people's bucket lists.

But where and how do you begin to choose a spot in the Caribbean to visit when there are so many spectacular islands to choose from? Well, you don't have to. Instead, you can hire a boat for you and your family and explore as many as you'd like.

Contrary to popular belief, travellers don't need infinite wealth to charter a yacht. Instead, they can access and hire a range of affordable boats at Borrow a Boat, each with different facilities.

Boat hire is becoming increasingly popular in the Caribbean with families because it means they're not restricted to one island.

As such, holidaymakers can explore the distinctive island of St. Martin, which features two nations, the French Republic, and the Netherlands. In addition, they can sail to Aruba for windsurfing and scuba diving during their vacation. While also making time to visit Jamaica, which is renowned for reggae and jerk chicken.

There are numerous islands on a Caribbean sailing holiday to intrigue all family members during their voyage.

Cabot Trail Road Trip

For stunning scenery, exploring one of the most picturesque destinations worldwide, the Cabot trail, featuring rich green forests, deep blue oceans, and the Cape Breton highlands, is the choice location for outdoorsy families.

Travelers will need a minimum of 3 to 5 days to discover the breadth of the Cabot Trail.

There are endless outdoor activities, festivals, kitchen parties, seafood restaurants, and more to enjoy.

During the high season, the most popular festivals for families are the Celtic Colours international festival and the Harvest Season Huckle Buckle festival.

For a panoramic view of the Cabot trails' beauty, families can take the skyline trail in Cape Breton's Highlands National Park and admire the steep cliffs and river canyons overflowing with forestry.

There are numerous glamping sites, cottages, and hostels families to stay in. Alternatively, some families prefer to rent an RV or campervan. With most areas accessible to recreational vehicles. There are plenty of places near the Cabot trail for families to park up and explore.

Travel to Iceland

Iceland is also another incredible destination abound with activities families love.

From whale watching tours which provide a memorable and educational experience for little ones. To venturing into the Langjokull glacier ice cave tunnel. Moreover, the opportunity to see geysers erupt on the sightseeing tour around the Golden Circle trail. Iceland is the perfect destination for an adventurous family holiday.

Moreover, Iceland is one of the safest places in the world for you and your family to visit. And you'll find most businesses in Iceland, namely restaurants, realize the challenges of parents needing to entertain children continuously. So there's rarely an eatery in Iceland that doesn't have a play area to keep little ones occupied, which parents will greatly appreciate.

Explore the Daintree Rainforest in Australia

Discover the oldest tropical rainforest and the biggest reefs with your family in Australia in the Port Douglas Daintree region in north Queensland, Australia, and you won't be disappointed.

The Daintree rainforest is abound with exciting activities to suit all ages. For instance, you can join a cruise to find wild crocodiles. Take an exhilarating ride on a zipline over the Daintree forest. And relax and play on the beautiful beaches.

As such, it's a destination worth considering as a vacation spot next summer.

Take a Trip to Cambodia

Most won't have considered Cambodia as a holiday destination for families. However, those who have visited will tell you that Cambodia is home to some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet-often stopping you for a friendly chat about your little ones. And giving you tips on where to go and what to do.

Besides the people making you and your family feel incredibly welcome. The captivating scenery gives families plenty of natural spaces to admire and explore. The ancient ruins, in particular, for kids are fantastic because they give them new and exciting places to climb, explore and expand their knowledge of the world.

Research and preparation are crucial when planning a summer holiday. From finding out more about a location and nearby amusements. To the culture and languages used.

By planning your trip now, you have time to read first-hand experiences from travel bloggers about destinations that appeal to you. Time to look at reviews on sites such as TripAdvisor and ask friends and family for recommendations.

All of which will amount to helping you make an informed decision about what holiday is suitable for you and your family so that you have the best experience possible.