Any vacation suggestions for a family of four with a14yo boy and 13yo girl? Anywhere in the world except London, Paris, Rome, NYC or a beach vacation. #FirstWorldProblems

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Denmark, Norway and Sweden late June early July. Friendly people mostly English speaking and amazing things to see. Oh yeah and about 20 hours of daylight at that time of year...

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National parks! We did the Grand Canyon, Arches, and Yellowstone one summer when the kids were those ages.

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New Zealand then. Milford Sound. Helihiking a glacier (before they’re all gone in 10 years). Queenstown is a hotbed of outdoor sports year round. Kiwi birds. Plus all of the Lord of the Rings locations. Rented a car and spent two weeks just in the South Island. Something for everyone

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Tanzania + Zanzibar would be a fun Africa safari option for kids that age.

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Australia

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Barcelona is a great family destination

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I need guidance too. Live in SF Bay area. What are good drivable locations within 3-4 hours. No Disney.

Yeah, Australia is awesome. We went there in December, 2016. I should have added that to the list.

Thanks for the recommendations so far. Anyone have thoughts on Portugal, Spain, an African safari, Bangkok?

ATK1.. go to Redwood forest, Avenue of Giants, or stretch a bit and go up to Canon beach

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Alaskan cruise? See northern lights

Egypt! Went Fall 2016 and it was a great experience. Should be fairly timely with your kids age and what they’d be covering in world history

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