GITNUXREPORT 2025

Family Travel Statistics

Most families prioritize safety, education, nature, and bonding during travel.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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66% of families worldwide plan to travel for leisure in the next year

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45% of traveling families prioritize visiting outdoor or nature destinations

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32 million U.S. families traveled internationally in 2022

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78% of families say traveling together strengthens family bonds

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average length of family trips is 7.5 days

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40% of family travelers choose all-inclusive resorts

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52% of families travel for special occasions such as birthdays or holidays

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70% of families plan trips within three months of departure

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54% of families prefer road trips over flying

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35% of families take at least one international trip per year

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55% of families traveling with children choose destinations with child-friendly activities

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31% of family travelers prefer eco-friendly accommodations

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62% of traveling families travel with pets

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48% of families look for travel packages that include meals for children

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25% of families take multi-generational trips

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68% of families prefer accommodations with kitchen facilities

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30% of families choose to travel during off-peak seasons to save costs

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75% of families involved children in the trip planning process

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66% of parents want travel destinations with educational opportunities for kids

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42% of families staying in vacation rentals prefer larger properties to accommodate all members

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80% of families use travel rewards or loyalty programs to reduce costs

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28% of families travel for adventure tourism activities

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54% of traveling families prefer destinations with reliable healthcare facilities

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35% of families travel with strollers or baby gear

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70% of families seek destinations with cultural experiences for children

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45% of parents prefer destinations where they can experience local cuisine

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61% of families plan trips around school vacation schedules

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36% of families opt for packages that include guided tours

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51% of traveling families prefer flexible cancellation policies

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29% of families choose destinations based on outdoor activity availability

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80% of family travelers use mobile apps for trip organization

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38% of families travel via cruises

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60% of family travelers choose destinations based on accessibility for mobility-impaired children

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44% of families prefer destinations with kid’s clubs and childcare services

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25% of families travel specifically for educational trips, such as museum or historical site visits

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73% of families prefer to travel with friends or other families for social reasons

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49% of family travelers seek out local festivals and events

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29% of family trips include outdoor adventure activities like ziplining or rafting

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53% of families consider travel expenses the biggest obstacle to more frequent family trips

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69% of families choose travel destinations with kid-friendly dining options

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76% of families incorporate educational activities into their vacations

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64% of families prefer travel destinations with natural landscapes and parks

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38% of families opt for eco-tourism experiences

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58% of parents find planning family vacations stressful

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60% of children affected by their family’s travel habits say they want more international trips

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80% of parents believe travel education should be part of school curriculums

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50% of family travelers cite safety as their top concern

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65% of families report that travel helps children develop independence

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84% of international family travelers choose destinations based on safety reviews

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59% of families report that travel inspires children’s learning and curiosity

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55% of parents say travel helps children develop social skills

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78% of families stay connected with work or school remotely while traveling

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70% of parents believe travel experiences are more valuable than material gifts for children

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47% of families traveling domestically choose national parks as their destination

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45% of family travel bookings are made online

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39% of family travelers report that travel disruptions due to COVID-19 affected their planning

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19% of families plan trips based on travel reviews and ratings

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67% of families plan trips to culturally diverse destinations

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83% of international families prioritize safety and security when choosing travel destinations

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Key Highlights

66% of families worldwide plan to travel for leisure in the next year
45% of traveling families prioritize visiting outdoor or nature destinations
32 million U.S. families traveled internationally in 2022
78% of families say traveling together strengthens family bonds
average length of family trips is 7.5 days
58% of parents find planning family vacations stressful
40% of family travelers choose all-inclusive resorts
52% of families travel for special occasions such as birthdays or holidays
60% of children affected by their family’s travel habits say they want more international trips
70% of families plan trips within three months of departure
54% of families prefer road trips over flying
45% of family travel bookings are made online
35% of families take at least one international trip per year

With 66% of families worldwide planning leisure trips in the next year and over 78% of them seeking destinations that foster bonding, adventure, and educational growth, family travel is more than a getaway—it’s a powerful way to strengthen connections, explore the world, and create lifelong memories.

Family Travel Behavior and Motivations

66% of families worldwide plan to travel for leisure in the next year
45% of traveling families prioritize visiting outdoor or nature destinations
32 million U.S. families traveled internationally in 2022
78% of families say traveling together strengthens family bonds
average length of family trips is 7.5 days
40% of family travelers choose all-inclusive resorts
52% of families travel for special occasions such as birthdays or holidays
70% of families plan trips within three months of departure
54% of families prefer road trips over flying
35% of families take at least one international trip per year
55% of families traveling with children choose destinations with child-friendly activities
31% of family travelers prefer eco-friendly accommodations
62% of traveling families travel with pets
48% of families look for travel packages that include meals for children
25% of families take multi-generational trips
68% of families prefer accommodations with kitchen facilities
30% of families choose to travel during off-peak seasons to save costs
75% of families involved children in the trip planning process
66% of parents want travel destinations with educational opportunities for kids
42% of families staying in vacation rentals prefer larger properties to accommodate all members
80% of families use travel rewards or loyalty programs to reduce costs
28% of families travel for adventure tourism activities
54% of traveling families prefer destinations with reliable healthcare facilities
35% of families travel with strollers or baby gear
70% of families seek destinations with cultural experiences for children
45% of parents prefer destinations where they can experience local cuisine
61% of families plan trips around school vacation schedules
36% of families opt for packages that include guided tours
51% of traveling families prefer flexible cancellation policies
29% of families choose destinations based on outdoor activity availability
80% of family travelers use mobile apps for trip organization
38% of families travel via cruises
60% of family travelers choose destinations based on accessibility for mobility-impaired children
44% of families prefer destinations with kid’s clubs and childcare services
25% of families travel specifically for educational trips, such as museum or historical site visits
73% of families prefer to travel with friends or other families for social reasons
49% of family travelers seek out local festivals and events
29% of family trips include outdoor adventure activities like ziplining or rafting
53% of families consider travel expenses the biggest obstacle to more frequent family trips
69% of families choose travel destinations with kid-friendly dining options
76% of families incorporate educational activities into their vacations
64% of families prefer travel destinations with natural landscapes and parks
38% of families opt for eco-tourism experiences

Family Travel Behavior and Motivations Interpretation

As family travel habits soar—embracing outdoor adventures, cultural explorations, and eco-conscious choices—it's clear that families worldwide are not just vacationing but weaving bonding, education, and sustainability into their itineraries, proving that in a world of endless destinations, togetherness remains the most valuable journey.

Family and Child Impact of Travel

58% of parents find planning family vacations stressful
60% of children affected by their family’s travel habits say they want more international trips
80% of parents believe travel education should be part of school curriculums
50% of family travelers cite safety as their top concern
65% of families report that travel helps children develop independence
84% of international family travelers choose destinations based on safety reviews
59% of families report that travel inspires children’s learning and curiosity
55% of parents say travel helps children develop social skills
78% of families stay connected with work or school remotely while traveling
70% of parents believe travel experiences are more valuable than material gifts for children

Family and Child Impact of Travel Interpretation

While nearly two-thirds of families credit travel with fostering independence and curiosity, a significant portion still finds planning stressful and safety paramount—a reminder that in family travel, education and adventure come with a healthy dose of patience and prudence.

Travel Destinations and Types

47% of families traveling domestically choose national parks as their destination

Travel Destinations and Types Interpretation

With nearly half of families opting for national parks, it seems that in an era of digital overload, the great outdoors remains the premier classroom for both adventure and life lessons.

Travel Preferences and Planning

45% of family travel bookings are made online
39% of family travelers report that travel disruptions due to COVID-19 affected their planning
19% of families plan trips based on travel reviews and ratings
67% of families plan trips to culturally diverse destinations
83% of international families prioritize safety and security when choosing travel destinations

Travel Preferences and Planning Interpretation

These statistics reveal that while nearly half of family travel bookings now happen online and safety remains paramount, families are increasingly seeking culturally enriching experiences and relying on reviews—highlighting a shift toward more informed, diverse, and security-conscious travel planning amid a landscape still reshaped by COVID-19 disruptions.