Criteria for choosing winter family trip destinations
1. Travel distanceAlthough flying has become the most convenient mode of transportation—and our little traveler who’s taken 35 flights is certainly unfazed by air travel—flights longer than 8 hours can test even the most patient child’s patience. That’s why I set an 8-hour flight as my personal cutoff when picking a destination. For trips requiring over 5 hours of flying, I prefer red-eye flights so the kids can sleep through the boredom. For flights under 5 hours, I choose daytime ones, because traveling too early or too late, even for such a short duration, can be quite a hassle for little ones. If an 8+ hour nonstop isn’t avoidable, I recommend flights with layovers—preferably via airlines like Emirates or Singapore Airlines that offer well-equipped and bustling transit hubs.
2. Type of trip
Different travel goals call for totally different destinations. Are you going for leisure or adventure? These are two very distinct styles of travel. For example, Europe is great for backpacking and cultural exploration, while Bali is perfect for a relaxing getaway. In general, if you’re traveling with young children—especially those under 6—I suggest picking one of two types of destinations: either a pure tropical beach spot where you can relax at the resort or on the sand, or a place famous for kid-friendly attractions, like Tokyo Disneyland or Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore.
3. Level of a country’s development
This isn’t about looking down on developing countries. However, a country’s level of development significantly influences the overall civic behavior of its people, which in turn affects how baby- and family-friendly its infrastructure is. A country with bumpy roads, no stroller access, zero child-friendly restrooms, and a general lack of courtesy toward families with young kids can probably be crossed off your family travel list for now.
4. Maturity of tourism development
This is a crucial factor. While there are many newly developed travel destinations that are less crowded, more affordable, and incredibly scenic, you might find yourself dealing with long and complicated transit rides after landing, a lack of decent restaurants, nowhere to buy essentials, or even facing minor emergencies without access to reliable medical care.
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