Spring Break used to mean one thing: fly south, hit a beach, attempt not to get sunburned on Day 1. Lately? Families are craving something a little different—still warm, still easy, but with actual adventure baked in. And the good news is: you can absolutely have both.
Here are four real trips we recently designed for families looking to level up Spring Break without blowing the budget. Think smooth flights, kid-friendly activities, and destinations that pack a ton of value in late March and April.
Perfect for: Families who want culture and downtime
Why it works: Easy flights, great value, and crazy variety for one week
Start with Panama City, one of the most underrated family destinations in the Americas. Kids love the Panama Canal (it’s legitimately cool in person), Casco Viejo is safe and fun to explore, and you get a real “big city meets tropical coastline” mix.
Then head two hours down the coast to the Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort Panama, which is basically the family-friendly sweet spot: big pool scene, calm beaches, bikes, watersports, and just enough structure that the kids are happy and you can actually relax. It’s the perfect “two trips in one” itinerary—variety without logistical headaches.
Perfect for: Active families who want wildlife, hiking, hot springs, and then actual beach time
Why it works: Extremely good value in April, fun for all ages, nonstop flights galore
Kick off in Guanacaste at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín, perched on the slopes of Rincón de la Vieja. This spot is a total winner for families: ziplining, tubing, horseback riding, canyoning, hot springs—all on the same ranch. No long drives, no complicated planning. Just wake up and go.
Then roll down to the coast and finish at Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel in Tamarindo. It’s relaxed, walkable, right on the sand, and perfect for that “we earned this” beach finish. The balance of inland adventure + beach downtime is exactly why Costa Rica is still the undefeated champ for family travel.
Perfect for: Families who want a cultural trip without it feeling like a museum tour
Why it works: Spring is magical, flights are easy, and everything is smooth with kids
For families looking for something totally different, Holland in April is gold.
Base yourselves in Leiden, a charming university town just 15 minutes from the tulip fields and 20 minutes from Amsterdam. We’ve been booking private family apartments here—more space, more comfort, and fewer crowds than staying in central Amsterdam.
Spend the week doing kid-friendly day trips:
It’s a light, bright, colorful spring trip that still feels relaxing.
Perfect for: Families who want big landscapes without complicated logistics
Why it works: One airport, easy drive, epic scenery, tons of flexible activities
Fly in and out of Grand Junction, pick up a rental car, and be in Moab in under two hours—no Salt Lake chaos required.
Stay at Hoodoo Moab, a Hilton Curio property that punches above its weight for families (pool, space, walkable to town). From there, everything is at your fingertips:
It feels like a “bucket list national park trip,” but it’s shockingly doable for a one-week Spring Break itinerary.