New Delhi, May 12, 2019: With summer vacations around the corner, parents are often at their wits’ end in planning family activities that are fun and also educational for kids. To help families confidently select holiday destinations and making it a wholesome learning experience,the world’s leading travel search engine, KAYAK (www.KAYAK.co.in), has released a list of the most trending destinations for an educational and family-friendly summer vacation.
Abhijit Mishra, Regional Director, APAC of KAYAK, commented, “At KAYAK,our mission has always been about helping travellers to choose destinations with confidence. In May, it is time for most schools in India for summer vacations and parents today are looking for fun, yet enriching and educational travel experiences for their families. This summer, KAYAK looked through its data and have identified the top trending destinations that are family-friendly, such as Houston, Boston, Los Angeles, Melbourne and Toronto.By making use of KAYAK’s Explore feature, travel enthusiasts can find the best travel ideas and deals, to plan the perfect summer family vacations.”
Top three trending family-friendly destinations to visit for Indian tourists:
This year, Houston topped the list as the most trending international family-friendly destination, while recording the highest year-on-year search growth of +151% in searches on KAYAK’s platforms. Boston came in second with a significant increase in year-on-year search growth at +103%, while Los Angeles was trending at third position with +87% year-on-year growth followed by Melbourne at fourth position with +51% and Toronto at fifth position with +44% year-on-year search growth, respectively.
| Ranking | Trending Destinations | YoY Search Growth (%) |
| 1 | Houston | +151% |
| 2 | Boston | +103% |
| 3 | Los Angeles | +87% |
| 4 | Melbourne | +51% |
| 5 | Toronto | +44% |
*Note to editors:
The data and analysis are based on searches done by Indian travellers on return flights onKAYAK.co.in during the search period 1/1/2019 – 16/4/2019 for any travel dates between 1/5/2019 – 31/8/2019, compared with the corresponding period in the previous year (search dates 1/1/2018 – 16/4/2018 for any travel dates between 1/5/2018 – 31/8/2018.)
For travellers hoping to make the most out of their family vacations, KAYAK has some recommendations on the best landmarks across the destinations, that will keep everyone in the family entertained.
Space Center Houston, Houston
Space Center in Houston is a must-visit for every space enthusiast! It is the official visitor centre of the NASA Johnson Space Center, which is a leading space technology learning center and features more than 400 space artefacts. The overall experience is designed to engage with adults and children alike, making learning an immersive and exciting adventure for all. For those looking to uncover the great mysteries and joys of space exploration, the Space Centre’s rocket simulation is an experience of a lifetime. Travellers can also witness the world’s largest collection of moon rocks and lunar samples at the Space Center, understand how NASA and the International Space Station Mission Controls work together to gauge the galaxies around us and witness all the behind-the-scenes action that makes space exploration successful.
Year-on-year Search Growth for Houston: +151%
Museum of Science, Boston
For tourists craving to visit a place with a rich history, diverse neighbourhoods, and a vibrant culture, Boston is the place to be. While visitors can learn all about the city’s key role in the American Revolution and the historic Freedom Trail, they can also delve into understanding the region’s contribution towards science and technology at the 180-years old Museum of Science. Considered as one of Boston’s leading cultural institutions, the Museum of Science is a place of frolic, experiential learning and technical education that every tourist will love! With over 700 interactive exhibits, IMAX films and Planetarium shows, the museum has something for everyone, be it young or old. Be ready to be awed from the moment you step in!
Year-on-year Search Growth for Boston: +103%
Theme Parks, Los Angeles
Planning a thrilling stay in the city of angels? Then there can be no better way than to immerse oneself in the many entertainment and theme parks that dot the city. For visitors looking for an adrenaline rush, Los Angeles offers easy access to Southern California’s numerous theme parks. Tourists can also explore nature paths, walk on rope bridges and trek in the wilderness while learning about the various plants and wild animals – all within the park premises.For all those movie buffs looking to get up close and personal with their favourite Hollywood stars, a visit to the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a must-do on the bucket list. Relive all your favourite scenes from Hollywood blockbusters or maybe even rub shoulders with some popular stars, if you are lucky. If Los Angeles is not on your travel list, it is time you add it for some much-needed fun this summer!
Year-on-year Search Growth for Los Angeles: +87%
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne
While Melbourne offers plenty of fun activities to do for the whole family, a visit to the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is of great delight! Travellers can discover Melbourne’s sea wonders and walk through the 180-degree glass observation-tracks to admire a variety of exotic sea animals, while they swim overhead, leaving one with the feeling that they are actually walking through the sea! They also offer seasonal special offers, where one can avail of unique experiences such as a penguin passport program and shark extreme dive at value rates.
Year-on-year Search Growth for Melbourne: +51%
Toronto Zoo, Toronto
Considered as one of the best zoos in the world, the Toronto Zoo is one of the largest zoos in Canada divided into seven zoogeographic regions that are home to over 5,000 animals. Set in the scenic Rogue Valley, even a day may seem too short to explore the entire zoo, as the animals and conservation efforts were undertaken at the zoo leave one spellbound. For animal lovers, experiencing the award-winning African safari, walking through the gorilla rainforest, and the interactive kids’ zoo are must-visits. During summer, they also host interactive activities at the zoo such as night light painting classes, learning camps to learn the art of camping and surviving in the wild and conservation programs for the youth that are highly educational and interactive, making this summer vacation a memorable one!
Year-on-year Search Growth for Toronto: +44%
For travellers looking to plan their spring adventures, KAYAK offers many helpful tools that can help you plan your holidays, such as KAYAK’sHeat Maps that identifies the nearest accommodation options in one’s preferred area of choice of tourist attractions. Users can also use KAYAK’s Trips feature, which is a free personal travel assistant to organize, manage and share your trip itinerary with any hassle.
Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)
