Family-Friendly Foodie Adventures:
A Tasty Take on Spring Break
By Dionne Roberts
Spring break isn’t just for beaches and pool time anymore—it’s the perfect excuse to pack your bags (and your appetites) for a family foodie adventure. Because while sandcastles are wonderful, sometimes it’s the churros, tacos, and pasta-making classes that kids remember most.
Think of it this way: family-friendly foodie travel turns spring break into a delicious classroom without the homework. In Italy, you could trade spelling tests for rolling out dough in a family pizza-making class, where kids proudly show off their creations before devouring every last bite.
Or imagine strolling through a colorful Mexican market during a Cancun getaway, sampling street food while grandparents sip rich hot chocolate and the kids discover just how good a freshly fried churro can taste.
For families seeking tropical flair, Hawaii offers shave ice in every color of the rainbow, hands-on lei-making paired with a farm-to-table feast, and fresh poke bowls that even the pickiest eaters often surprise themselves by loving. Closer to home, a Florida Keys spring break might include catching your own dinner on a family fishing excursion and learning how the locals prepare it—fun, fresh, and unforgettable.
What makes these trips truly special is the way food brings everyone together. Teenagers suddenly perk up when gelato stops are involved, little ones get excited about a market scavenger hunt, and parents? They get to relax, knowing everyone’s happily fed.
And here’s where a travel advisor makes your spring break seamless. From tours designed with kids in mind to restaurants that balance authentic flavors with family-friendly menus, we take the guesswork out of planning so you can focus on the fun (and the food).
So this year, skip the ordinary spring break routine. Let’s trade “What’s for dinner?” for “Remember that time in Italy…?” Because the best souvenirs aren’t tucked in a suitcase—they’re shared around the table.
Dionne Roberts, MCC, VTA
Foster Perry Travel
888-878-5863
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