North America is an ideal continent for family travel, with theme parks, national parks, beach coastlines and lively cities covering just about every age, interest and budget. Family friendly accommodation, dining and attractions are built into most major destinations here more than almost anywhere else.
National parks offer some of the best family time outdoors, with junior ranger programs and easy trails that keep kids engaged while still delivering real wilderness for the adults. Theme park regions offer a different kind of trip, with resort infrastructure that takes most of the daily planning out of the picture.
Distances between major destinations can be large, which adds cost and complexity with younger kids in tow. Prices climb fast during school holidays, so traveling in the shoulder season usually means better value and smaller crowds. Healthcare is excellent but not cheap, so travel insurance with medical coverage matters for visitors from abroad.
