If you're looking for somewhere great to take the kids over summer break, why not consider taking them to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida? Theme parks very rarely miss the mark with kids. Most children love the thrilling rides, exciting shows, and fun characters. It's like a carnival on a much grander scale. Universal Studios is most definitely a kid friendly vacation destination.

With five parks to choose from in the Universal Orlando Resort family, the biggest problem is going to be finding the time to fit in all the activities. You have the choice of going to the Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, Wet 'n Wild water park, Sea World, and Busch Gardens. Rather than trying to make the choice of visiting only one or two of the Universal Studios parks, many people opt for a multi-park pass. Depending on how many parks you plan to visit during your stay in Orlando, you can purchase passes to accommodate your family's choices.

You can also stay on-site at Universal Studios during your vacation. There are three hotels to choose from and each hotel is only steps away from the parks. The Royal Pacific Hotel is a tropical themed hotel with waterfalls, swimming pools and weekly luaus. The Hard Rock Hotel is perfect for the rock 'n roll fan who wants to vacation like a rock star. The Portofino Bay Hotel features authentic Italian furnishing and impeccable service. Regardless of which hotel you book into, you can bypass the regular lines for all rides at all parks just by showing your room key. Not having your children wait in long lines for rides is a kid friendly vacation destination perk you can't get at any other hotels.

You can even design your own vacation package. This allows you to customize your trip and take advantage of the newest and best deals available. By designing your own vacation package, you can create the experience that best suits your family. Packages can include, hotels, attraction tickets, multiple park passes, airport or hotel transportation and car rentals if needed. You can also book a Universal Studios character breakfast for your children. That would pretty much guarantee your spot in their heart as "cool parental unit" of the year. If a kid friendly vacation destination is on the horizon, then Orlando, Florida is worth consideration.