Family Spring Break Trips With Backroads

Joshua Tree
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It’s not too late to plan a family spring break for the months of March and April. Backroads, a Virtuoso preferred supplier, has openings on its spring break trips for the family travel.

New for 2016, is the “California’s Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Bike Tour,” which runs March 28-31. During this trip kids will get an up-close look at the Mojave landscape with stops to Jumbo Rocks, where the ambitious young ones can try out rock climbing. There is also a visit to an oasis and some horseback riding.

Another offering in California is the “Santa Barbara and Ojai Valley Family Bike Tour,” which runs April 4-8 along the coast.

Looking for a trip to Florida? There’s the “Everglades to Key West Family Multisport Adventure Tour.” This tour really does include the sports, there will be biking, walking, hiking, kayaking and snorkeling. Families will also take a glass-bottom boat ride. This trip is offered March 6-11, March 20-25,               March 27- April 1.

On Hawaii’s Big Island, guests will explore the coast and the craters on March 13-18, March 20-25, March 27-April 1 and April 3-8.  

If you’re craving an international twist, consider one of the trips to Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Caribbean, Argentina and Belize mixed with Guatemala. These are also family-friendly trips offered in March and April. Though these trips run slightly longer.