40 Interactive Destinations for Kids

From Hello Kitty Lounges to Toy Block Hotels

— July 2, 2014 — World
Resorts and hotels are making more and more of an active effort to accommodate children and youth in their targeted demographic by offering a slew of kid-friendly destinations for families to visit. The idea is that companies can attract a wider clientele if couples and families are encouraged to bring their children to a kid-friendly location.

When a child is interested in going to a hotel, a park or a resort, chances are moms and dads will be more inclined to book their next vacation at that specific kid-friendly destination. Many brands and companies are grounding their travel experiences in kid-friendly television characters and popular pop culture references as a way to invite families to enjoy a vacation filled with pools, ball pits and other interactive family services.

Disney is a great example of a company that offers both adults and children a chance at a fun-filled vacation with areas that are specifically tailored to a youth-based population such as cinematic theme parks, rides and hotels.
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Toddler Traveling Services
Toddler Traveling Services
Spain's ALSA Pequebus is Designed for Riders Under the Age of Five
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Choo-Choo Childcare
Choo-Choo Childcare
French Railway Company Has In-Station Daycare Center for Commuting Parents
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Hotel Easter Egg Hunts
Hotel Easter Egg Hunts
The Thompson Chicago Hotel is Offering an In-Room Easter Egg Hunt
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Children's Book Cruises
Children's Book Cruises
Carnival Cruise's Dr. Seuss at Sea Brings Favorite Characters to Life
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Childhood Construction Fantasy Parks
Childhood Construction Fantasy Parks
Play with Real Machinery at the 'Dig This' Theme Park
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Animated Creature Tour Guides
Animated Creature Tour Guides
Little Kaiju Explores the Crevices of Tokyo, Japan
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Mini Miner Thrillrides
Mini Miner Thrillrides
Disney’s Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Celebrates Snow White’s Beloved Pals
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Giant Camera Trampolines
Giant Camera Trampolines
Hong Kong's Lomography Exhibit is Like a Mini Disneyland
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Luxurious Jungle Resorts
Luxurious Jungle Resorts
The Rosewood Mayakoba Resort Offers the Best of the Riviera Maya
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Racecar-Themed Amusement Parks
Racecar-Themed Amusement Parks
'Ferrari Land' Will be the World's Second Ferrari-Themed Park
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Outdoorsy Adventure Parks
Outdoorsy Adventure Parks
The Landmark Park in Scotland Lets Kids Frolick in Nature
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Family-Based Service Trips
Family-Based Service Trips
A Me to We Family Volunteer Trip is Life Changing for Everyone
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Star Trek Theme Parks
Star Trek Theme Parks
The Theme of Jordan's Red Sea Astrarium is Suggested by King Abdullah
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Zero-Gravity Roller Coasters
Zero-Gravity Roller Coasters
BRC Imagination Arts Designs a Vomit Comet for Theme Parks
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Nightastic Water Shows
Nightastic Water Shows
'World of Color' New After-Dark Entertainment at Disneyland
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Galactic Toy Brick Parks
Galactic Toy Brick Parks
California Resort Announces Star Wars LEGOLAND
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Castle-Inspired Schools
Castle-Inspired Schools
Prachasongkroa Kindergarden Incorporates a Fantastical Architectural Tower
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Oceanic Summer Camps
Oceanic Summer Camps
Camp Ocean is a Carnival Cruise Kids Voyage That Takes Place on the Seas
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Disney Rat Fan Attractions
Disney Rat Fan Attractions
The Disneyland Paris Ratatouille Themed Attractions are Cute
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Hidden Island Getaways
Hidden Island Getaways
Necker Island is a Tucked-Away Caribbean Hotspot
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Ugandan Skateboard Parks
Ugandan Skateboard Parks
Yann Gross' Kitintale Skate Series Photo Documentary
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Record-Breaking Ball Pits
Record-Breaking Ball Pits
The Largest Ball Pit in Shanghai was Created for a Good Cause
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House-Like Airport Terminals
House-Like Airport Terminals
IKEA VIP Lounge in France Helps Travelers Alleviate Stress
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Vibrant Public Playgrounds
Vibrant Public Playgrounds
The FriendsWithYou Rainbow City Brightens the Town With Cheerful Color
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Playful Anime-Inspired Trains
Playful Anime-Inspired Trains
The Pokemon Train Will Bring a Smile to Your Pokemaster Kids' Faces
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Hello Kitty Lounges
Hello Kitty Lounges
Taiwan Airport Dedicates an Entire Gate to Create a Hello Kitty Dreamland
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Magical Theme Parks
Magical Theme Parks
Universal Orlando to Open the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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Construction Site Theme Parks
Construction Site Theme Parks
The Diggerland Amusement Park Looks Surprisingly Fun
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Amusement Park Takeover Ads
Amusement Park Takeover Ads
Say Hello to Disney Hollywood Studios' Star Wars Weekends
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Martial Art Parks
Martial Art Parks
Taekwondo One by Samoo to Become Central Ground for Korean Culture
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Towering Theme Parks
Towering Theme Parks
Ju-Hyun Kim's Awesome Design is More Than Just a Tall Tale
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Toy Block Hotels
Toy Block Hotels
Legoland Hotel is Unveiled to the Delight of all Toy Fanatics
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Stringy Spectral Playgrounds
Stringy Spectral Playgrounds
The Rainbow Ropes Project Envisions Colorful and Dynamic Urban Spaces
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Luxurious Sandy Hotels
Luxurious Sandy Hotels
The Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort Looks like a Magical Palace
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In-Airport Playgrounds
In-Airport Playgrounds
The Schiphol Departure Lounge 4 Lets Kids Play During Layover
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Luxury Fantasy Ferries
Luxury Fantasy Ferries
The Prodigious Disney Dream Will Set Sail in January 2011
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Iconic Cartoon Theme Parks
Iconic Cartoon Theme Parks
The Simpsons Theme Park Will Bring Springfield to Universal Studios
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Paradise Theme Parks
Paradise Theme Parks
The Lost World of Tambun is Like a Real-Life Jurassic Park
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Fairytale Flower Tunnels
Fairytale Flower Tunnels
The Fuji Garden is Dream-like
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Underground Theme Parks
Underground Theme Parks
The Intercontinental Shimao Shanghai Wonderland is Futuristic
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Trippy Fairy-Tale Restaurants
Trippy Fairy-Tale Restaurants
Alice of Magic World in Tokyo is for Discerning Disney-Loving Diners
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