Don't be overwhelmed at the thought of planning a Family Vacation for your child with autism. We get it. 

After all, there is a lot to consider, from how to avoid travel-induced anxiety attacks, to what kind of foods a resort offers, to not knowing how your child will respond to a disruption in their routine.

But travel can also be a great experience for a kid with autism. Travel can be a family bonding experience and offer a gentle push for a child with autism to try new things. Traveling also can open your child's eyes to new interests and open your eyes to strengths you didn't even realize your child had.

Kids with autism thrive on set schedules, and vacations in new places far from home can cause discomfort and disrupt routines. With proper planning and organizing, we'll help you and your child adjust so everyone in the family can travel together.

Travel Tips for Children with Autism

Flying and ASD

Autism Certified Travel & Resort Destinations 

​TURKS & CAICOS Beaches Resorts® – Turks and Caicos. All-Inclusive for the whole family. A 45,000 sq-ft waterpark; 10 pools, five themed villages with special sensory accommodations. Choose from the architecture and ambiance of Italy, France, the Caribbean and Key West villages with 12-miles of beach and comforting clear turquoise waters.  Endless fun activities for everyone from tots to tweens and teens, featuring Sesame Street characters, an Xbox Play Lounge and a sizzlin' teen disco-on Grace Bay. Voted World's #1 Best Beach by TripAdvisor Travelers.

PUNTA CANA ​Grand Palladium Bávaro Suites Resort & Spa became Autism Certified in 2018. In Punta Cana. The staff is IBCCES. 5 swimming pools, age-based kids' clubs, 13 restaurants, 22 bars, a casino and tropical landscape provides perfect harmony for a paradisiacal haven: fine white sands and 1 km long beach. Surrounded by palm trees and sumptuous vegetation. Nickelodeon Resort The family that plays together, stays together. Villas, swim-up suites, whether you choose to explore the Aqua Nick water park for a splash'in good time, a golden sand beach, have a slime of a good time!

JAMAICA ​Beaches Resorts® – Ocho Rios and Negril, Jamaica. Voted in Top 10 Best Beach Resorts by Parents magazine. There's something for everyone in the family. 22-acres of tropical gardens, gorgeous private white-sand beach, 6 gourmet restaurants, 3 swimming pools, a dedicated scuba practice pool and watersports to explore. A Pirates Island waterpark and extra large accommodations.

And many more, ask us!

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