Your PERFECT Disney Vacation Might Not Be in the Disney Parks at All

Let’s face it…every day is some kind of holiday or another. Whether it be National Donut Day or National Irish Coffee Day (both days we celebrate), knowing that every day is special is part of the fun of appreciating the little — and big — things in life.

Well, today is National Plan Your Vacation Day, and being that many of us are probably in the middle of planning a Disney vacation, we are ready to celebrate. However, Disney has some great ideas if you’re looking for some vacation planning inspiration.

Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions have made some recommendations for vacations you can start planning NOW for whatever your family has in mind.

For families seeking adventure, you can book a trip to Italy with Adventures by Disney, including visits to Rome, Tuscany, and Venice. Or maybe your family would like to visit Southeast Asia to explore Vietnam and Cambodia with National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures.

If your family loves animals, you can explore the Galapagos Islands with National Geographic-Lindblad Expedition or visit South Africa with Adventures By Disney, which includes a private safari ride in a wildlife reserve.

If your family loves all things Disney, consider a trip to Disneyland and Southern California with Adventures by Disney — you’ll even get a private tour of The Walt Disney Studios headquarters in Burbank and an exclusive visit to Walt’s Apartment above Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park. But you could also let Adventures by Disney take you to Switzerland, which was one of Lillian Disney’s favorite destinations, and see the site that inspired Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds.

If you have a family of foodies, take a Rhône River Cruise: Lyon & Provence with Adventures by Disney and eat your fill of French specialties and more. You can also visit Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions to enjoy fresh dishes, interactive cooking classes, and wine tastings.

If your family wants to enjoy seeing history with their own eyes, take the Human History: Northern Spain & Southwest France with National Geographic Expeditions to explore prehistoric caves, medieval villages, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Or take the Greece: Mythology of Athens, Peloponnese & Rhodes tour with Adventures by Disney to learn more about the ancient Greeks.

Love nature? Visit Arizona & Utah with Adventures by Disney and see the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley, and Arches National Park, with guided hikes. Or take a Voyage to Antarctica with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions to see penguin colonies, icebergs, and untouched wilderness.

If you’re someone who likes to fly solo, we’ve got recommendations for you, too. Visit Iconic Japan with National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures or Explore Machu Picchu with National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures.

If you’re looking for a quick weekend escape, take on a London Escape with Adventures by Disney to take in the city’s most iconic landmarks. Or maybe you and your family should take the Disneyland Resort and Southern California Escape with Adventures by Disney that includes a private tour of The Walt Disney Studios and a trip to Disneyland.

See? There are so many possibilities for planning your next vacation. We’ll also be providing our best tips and tricks for Disney trips, so check back with AllEars again soon for more.