Travelling with adult kids is much more complicated than with little kids. Sure, your toddlers can get grumpy and chasing them around can be tiring, but they wouldn’t care much about where you’re taking them. And now that your kids are grown, deciding where to take them can be tricky. Not only will they make a huge issue of where you will go and what to do, but they might also choose to do things their way.

The key is to take them to places that offer a mix of outdoor adventure, cultural excursions, great shopping, fine dining, and a little nightlife. So, here are some luxury adventures for families with adult children.

Water Sports in Barbados 

Barbados is a gorgeous island with white sandy beaches and stunning weather, making it an ideal destination for a family holiday in the Caribbean. It more than lives up to its reputation as the Caribbean’s culinary capital. The island also offers numerous options for fun water sports for families with adult kids.

Adventurous kids may want to try scuba diving in Barbados, where more than 200 wrecks litter its seabed. The Folkestone Underwater Park and the Carlisle Bay Marine Park are two of the best areas to go diving in Barbados. But if your kids are hesitant to dive but would still want to explore underwater, take the Atlantis Submarine with the entire family and marvel at the incredible reefs without getting wet! Snorkelling is also a great alternative to scuba diving. When snorkelling in Barbados, you’ll have the chance to swim with sea turtles, such as in Sandy Bay, a great spot to see these cute creatures up close.

While Barbados is home to many luxury resorts that cater to families, those with adult kids may want to stay at one of the family holiday rentals in the Caribbean. Some of these luxury Caribbean villas have direct access to the beach, where numerous water sports are available – from windsurfing to kite surfing and more!

Try Horseback Riding in Mongolia

Adventurous families should consider making a trip to the remote country of Mongolia, a landlocked country in Central Asia sandwiched between China and Russia. Your adventurous adult kids will surely delight in riding a horse to explore the country’s vast landscapes and discover how it is to live a nomadic life. The best part is – even novice riders can try this unforgettable horseback riding experience!

Mongolia is renowned for its wild horses since most Mongolians live a nomadic lifestyle, and horses are their mode of transportation. Discovering Mongolia through horseback riding is putting yourself in the life of its inhabitants and living their daily life, which is a great way to immerse in the local culture. After your exciting journey, you’ll sleep in the yurts and have the opportunity to interact with the local nomads.

Horseback riding in Mongolia also allows you to appreciate the beauty of Mongolia’s unspoilt landscapes, including the vast steppes, lush forests, tall mountains, and majestic waterfalls, an experience your kids will treasure for the rest of their lives!

Spot the Jaguars in Brazil 

If your kids are wildlife enthusiasts and are keen on seeing incredible animals in the wild, take them to Brazil, where they will have the opportunity to spot jaguars in the wild. Jaguars have a reputation for being incredibly difficult to spot in the wild, so seeing them in the lush forest of Brazil is such a rare experience!

Since jaguars are elusive, it is best to book with a tour company for a higher chance of seeing them in the wild. Many travel companies offer great tours and holiday itineraries in Pantanal that can help to ensure that you see the best of Brazil, including spotting the elusive animals. One of the best places to see them is the Cuiabá River in the Northern Pantanal region. It’s the largest wetland in the world and the only area you can realistically expect to see jaguars. Jaguar encounters here are more common than in some other locations.

The best time to spot them in the Cuiabá River is towards the end of the dry season when floods have receded, and jaguars will make their way to the riverbanks to hunt their prey. Take a boat ride along the river to maximise your chances of seeing these elusive cats.

Witness the Wildlife on the Galapagos Islands

Another destination for those who love wildlife is the Galapagos Islands. Offering a vacation like no other, the Galapagos will deliver a family trip of a lifetime. Unspoilt by humans, the Galapagos is an archipelago of volcanic islands in the Pacific, home to some of the world’s most incredible wildlife species. Your kids can enjoy fun encounters with fearless wildlife, many of which you won’t find anywhere else on Earth.

The learning opportunities in the Galapagos Islands are incredible, making it a perfect destination for families with curious kids. Your kids will learn about marine biology, evolution, oceanography and climate science. But the highlight would be their encounters with rare animal species like blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and more!

The best way to explore the Galapagos with your kids is to book a luxury cruise with a packed itinerary of island excursions, such as kayaking, snorkelling, and hiking.

Go Scuba Diving in Roatan 

If your child is fond of diving, you should head to the Roatan for your luxury family vacation. Located off the coast of Honduras, Roatan is home to some of the world’s best diving sites. As the largest of the three Bay Islands of Honduras, Roatan has stunning underwater beauty and incredible reefs, making it a haven for diving enthusiasts.

There are numerous diving sites around the island, but for beginners, the Sea Quest, which lies between West End and West Bay, is an ideal choice. The site has a shallow area, perfect for new divers. There’s also a deep section, which is more suited for expert divers. The highlight of diving at this site is swimming through the Roatan Marine Park’s coral nursery.