Family vacations sounds nice. But if you’ve ever traveled with kids, you know the truth: snack negotiations at 10am, overloaded backpacks, tired toddlers, and teens who just want Wi-Fi and silence.

But this year families can travel - and enjoy it- differently

According to new data from Hellotickets, a global platform for booking experiences in over 130 countries, families in 2025 are redefining how they plan their holidays.

They’re choosing shared, simple and low-stress moments — over packed schedules and “kid zones.”

What’s Changing in Way Families Travel

Goodbye to overstuffed itineraries. Today’s families are embracing a slower rhythm, with one or two key activities per day, and the rest left open — on purpose.

And they’re moving away from “kids’ activities” vs. “grown-up time.” What works best now are shared experiences that spark wonder in everyone: a boat at sunset, a treasure hunt in a museum, a skyline view with a drink in hand.

It’s not about compromising — it’s about experiencing something together.

4 Tips for a stress-free summer

• Don’t overpack the schedule: less is more
• Choose immersive, visual experiences: 90 minutes of “wow” beats 3 hours of “are we done yet?”
• Balance interests: one for them, one for you — or both at once
• Book the essentials ahead, but leave room for spontaneity

What families are really booking this year

Forget long guided tours and educational marathons. What parents and kids want this year is:

• A visit to the Harry Potter Studios in the UK — a timeless crowd-pleaser
• Musicals like The Lion King, Wicked, or Back to the Future in New York or London
• City cruises in Paris, Rome, or Amsterdam — relaxing, scenic, stroller-friendly
• Skyline experiences like SUMMIT One Vanderbilt (New York), Sky Garden (London), or Torre Glòries (Barcelona)

Average duration of family experiences: 1 hour 20 minutes. Most popular time slot: 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm— before meltdowns and nap crashes

The Takeaway

Traveling with kids doesn’t mean giving up on vacation. It means reimagining how we travel — and why. Often, it’s thanks to them that we slow down, look closer, and reconnect with wonder.

With Hellotickets, families can find simple, joyful, well-designed experiences that make traveling together not a chore… but the best part of the year.

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