6 destinations for a family honeymoon

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Evelyn Carpenter

Turavion Travel Agency

Many couples decide to tie the knot when they already have children together or from previous relationships. And as they begin this new stage in their lives, they also want to include their children in every step. If you are planning a honeymoon with children, but haven't decided where to go, these are some ideas to live this special experience with the family .

Destinations in Chile

1. San Pedro de Atacama

In the middle of the Atacama Desert is an oasis called San Pedro de Atacama, a favorite of backpackers and students, but with activities suitable for the whole family.

The Valley of the Moon is an unmissable place to travel by car or bicycle, and visit especially at sunset to see the moon as never imagined. .

You can also enjoy days of hiking or biking through the desert, and then take a break and rest at the Puritama Hot Springs, which, with its waters at approximately 33ºC, promise to relax all travelers.

If you want to get up early, you can visit the Tatio Geysers that, between 5:30 and 7:00 am, surprise visitors with their large columns of steam and jets of boiling water that exceed 10 meters in height.

An unforgettable destination and incredible landscapes? The Rainbow Valley, with its multi-colored hills, is a tour that will amaze the whole family, or you can visit the seven hidden lagoons of Baltinache which, with their salty, turquoise waters, are one of San Pedro's best kept secrets.

2. Huilo Huilo

A trip to an enchanted forest, what better way to enjoy with the family? The biological reserve Huilo Huilo is one of the favorites of national and international tourists, an unmissable destination in the south of Chile.

Special for families who love outdoor activities, this forest offers endless panoramas, from excursions such as climbing the Mocho volcano, horseback riding days, trekking to Portal La Leona or Portal Huilo Huilo, canopy, days of relaxation in the hot springs of Lake Pirihueico, astronomical tours and more. Travelling with small children? The Deer Forest and the Museum of the Volcanoes are perfect to visit with children. A day at the outdoor swimming pool or enjoying a rainy day in the heated pool are also activities that you will enjoy with your family. And to end the night tasting delicious dishes, do not miss this recommendation: the restaurant of the Hotel Nothofagus.

3. Santa Cruz, Colchagua Valley

Located just 2 hours from the Santiago airport, the town of Santa Cruz, located in the Colchagua Valley, is a perfect destination for a honeymoon with children. Known for having one of the most massive grape harvest festivals in the Central Valley, this town has activities for all ages.

Among the main attractions are the visits to the vineyards. where you can enjoy picnics and bike rides, visit the Church of Santa Cruz built in the nineteenth century and restored after the earthquake of 2010; or visit the Museum of Colchagua that preserves unique pieces of the entire history of Chile, from paleontology rooms, history of independence and republic, to the Phoenix capsule with which they rescued the 33 miners in 2010.2010.

If you are looking for accommodation options in the city, you can visit the Hotel Santa Cruz which has family rooms, tour services, swimming pool, casino and access to museums.

Destinations abroad

4. Miami and Orlando: shopping, beach and entertainment

Maybe it's not the most romantic honeymoon they could have imagined, but here children and adults alike enjoy the amusement parks. If you are planning to visit the land of Mickey and his friends, you can combine several activities.

You can start your adventure-filled days in Orlando, enjoying the magical world of Harry Potter at Universal Studios; visit every Disney park from Magic Kingdom, with Cinderella's castle, to the tree of life at Animal Kingdom. To finish your family honeymoon with days of relaxation, nature, art and shopping in Miami .

For nature lovers, you can spend days at the beach or visit Everglades National Park, a wetland with turtles and alligators; perfect for kids. If you're traveling with teenagers, the Wynwood area is the center of culture and art in the city, with its open-air graffiti museum; the perfect setting for family photos.

Mexico and the Caribbean: all inclusive

Organizing a wedding is stressful and a lot of work. Traveling with children? It can be even more intense. If you can relate to that feeling, then a family honeymoon on a all inclusive .

Where to spend a honeymoon? The beaches of the Yucatan Peninsula and the Caribbean offer multiple alternatives and destinations for family trips. Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Bayahibe, Aruba and Punta Cana are just some of the areas that have family package alternatives and even special hotels for couples traveling with children. They offer special activities for children in a safe and relaxed environment, where others take care of the daily menu and entertain your children, while you can relax at the bar in the lobby.pool or take a nap under the shade of a palm tree.

6. Paris: culture, food and sights

At first glance, Paris might seem like an unfriendly city to go to with children: crowded, crowded, public transport, expensive food and accommodation; but Paris is an open-air museum, suitable for all ages and all budgets.

What can you do on a honeymoon? Paris is a green city full of parks to enjoy a day of picnics and strolls. One of them is the Luxembourg Gardens with its sculptures, fountains and rose bushes. Another alternative is the Tuileries Gardens, where children can race motor boats in the fountains, and play at finding the hidden statue of Puss in Boots.

A boat trip on the Seine River is another perfect sight for the whole family, day or night, where children and adults alike will be amazed by the views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and all the stories and anecdotes of old Paris.

Thinking of a museum to visit with children? The Louvre may be the obvious choice, but the French National Museum of Natural History, with its large collection of skeletons of all kinds of animals will be an unforgettable sight for all ages.

If you are travelling with young children you can enjoy one or two days at Disneyland Paris or Parc Astérix, where children can enjoy roller coasters, rides, shows and meet their favourite characters.

If you have children, who have been part of every step of the organization of the marriage, and of every stage of your life as a couple, you will surely want to include them in this unforgettable trip. The honeymoon with children will be the best scenario to enjoy all together and start this new family stage.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.