The city's transit system makes San Diego accessible without a car, and it has seventy miles of beaches on the Pacific Ocean, plus all the museums, amusement parks, and other attractions. Try the Tower of London , Buckingham Palace, and the Changing of the Guard ceremony, or Hampton Court just upriver from the Tower. Pick a king or queen from the fifty-six that have ruled the country since Egbert was crowned in 829 A.D., and follow in his or her footsteps by making day trips from the city to the palaces and sights associated with that monarch. It's a great way to make history come to life. Britain is a small country, and most everything is accessible by train or car from the city.
Families come here to see wildlife and the rain forest in a safe and politically stable environment.
If you have an animal nut in the family, this might be the perfect vacation. Costa Rica has the amenities of a developed country and reputable tour organizations that make a foray into the rain forest easy for families. One of the better known tour operators is Costa Rica Expeditions , which runs a rain forest tour and is happy to cater to children or customize tours for them. There are also beaches and rafting opportunities. The country is a bike-friendly, and there are lot of bike paths and rental options.