Summer family trips / Japan & Korea most in demand; visa-free Hawaii super popular

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Summer is the peak travel season, with many parents taking their kids abroad to enjoy family trips. Travel agency data shows that the majority of overseas family trips during summer still focus on Northeast Asia, especially itineraries featuring amusement parks or themed attractions, which are the most popular. Coupled with the U.S. visa waiver program and travel fair promotions, long-haul destinations like Hawaii in the U.S. are also selling very well, unaffected by the economic climate.

Liu Ziying from the Marketing Planning Department of Shan Fu International Travel Service said that Japan and Korea have always been the most sought-after overseas destinations, and summer is no exception. However, the difference is that summer is the peak season for family travel, with fewer backpackers, and the itineraries are more focused on amusement parks or theme parks, which is the difference between summer and other times. You Guozhen, associate manager at Lion Travel, said: “Summer is the peak season for family travel, and the age of children on family trips is mostly around elementary and middle school, so there are more fun activities.”

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According to the performance data from the 2013 Summer Travel Fair, Japan and Korea in Northeast Asia ranked first and second respectively, with Tokyo being the most popular destination on the Japan route. In addition to general shopping or sightseeing, consumers traveling with children often request itineraries that includeTokyo Disneyland,the Ghibli Museum, while Korea itineraries includeEverland. Additionally, these large amusement parks often have affiliated hotels, which is very convenient for children with lower stamina.

▲ Singapore’s famous Universal Studios is also a must-visit destination for many tourists, offering food, fun, and accommodation all in one, which is very convenient. (Photo / Provided by Lion Travel)

The third place is the Southeast Asian region of Singapore and Malaysia. Although the weather is hotter, there are many water-based activities, plusSingapore Universal Studios, which has recently opened new Transformer and Sesame Street zones, allowing adults to shop and dine while children can enjoy water play and attractions. The fifth place isHawaii in the U.S., which has had direct flights since June. In addition to its island geography and a variety of mild family-friendly water activities, it also has eight national ecological parks for experiencing local wildlife and indigenous culture.

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