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I thought I knew what to expect from a family holiday to the USA — theme parks, busy schedules and a lot of stress.
But from wild burros in Arizona to impromptu snowball fights at the Grand Canyon, our once-in-a-lifetime trip was filled with surprises that made every moment unforgettable. It turns out that the best family memories are made when you venture off the beaten path.
Here is why travelling to the USA with kids is nothing like you’d expect and why I’d do it all again in a heartbeat.
Adrenaline-packed California.
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With four kids desperate to experience the thrill of Disney and Universal Studios, it was the first stop on our U.S. adventure.
At Universal, my Harry Potter-loving daughter was mesmerised as she entered the magical world of Hogsmeade. Our days at Disney were filled with pure exhilaration as we ran (literally) from one ride to the next, back and forth between parks to do their favourites "one more time".