If you like to try different family vacation spots when you travel, you know that it's important to choose the right destination if you want to have the perfect family vacation. Some just don't lend themselves easily to family activities. They may be more tailored to suit couples or even older folks instead. So here are the top 3 choices for fun family vacations that almost everyone in the family will appreciate:

1. Family Dude Ranches - If dude ranches haven't been on your list of fun family vacations it's time that you gave them serious consideration as they are growing in popularity. Many dude ranches are specifically geared toward accommodating family members of all ages with programs that everyone can enjoy. Some of the activities include horseback riding, fishing, rafting, hiking, swimming and lots more. There are even luxury dude ranches that can also offer golf packages for the older family members and plenty of special amenities that make your stay more comfortable. Just because it has ranch in the name doesn't mean that you have to rough it. Often these family dude ranches have evening activities like campfires, marshmallow roasts, sing alongs and so on that can keep your family entertained right up to bedtime.

If this sounds like a family vacation getaway that could appeal to your family just check online at duderanch.org where you can look up ranches by state and find out all about their activities, amenities , and prices. Another popular site for doing research on these kind of family vacation spots is ranchweb.com. If you use these resources to find out more about family dude ranches you will probably find the ranch that will make the perfect family vacation for you.

2. National Parks. If you really want to get away from the ordinary and experience the wonder and beauty that our country has to offer, consider taking your family camping at one of the national forests in the US. If you like adventure and the outdoors this is a great way to do something completely different, and have lots of swimming, hiking, boating, and other activities right at hand for very little out of pocket money. Just go to nps.gov for more information on national parks throughout the country.

3. If you want to choose a location that offers a wide range of activities and has gorgeous scenery at the same time, consider taking the family to Hawaii. There is an abundance of resorts that cater to families in Hawaii. Much of their travel economy is geared toward family fun adventures. Your kids can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, surfing, para-sailing, crafts, and lots more, while the adults can play on some of the best golf courses in the world. In the evening there is no shortage of dining opportunities including dinner cruises that sail up and down the coastline while you enjoy fabulous local cuisine.

Either of these three family vacation spots would make a great choice as a family vacation getaway. So why not start doing some homework to see if they could turn out to be the perfect family vacation for your next trip?