Goa is the most popular search destination for Indian families looking to enjoy a domestic vacation, while Dubai tops the search list as the most sought-after international destination.  Based on search data from digital travel platform Agoda, the states / cities of Goa, New Delhi and NCR, Mumbai, Pondicherry, and Jaipur popped up as the top five national favourites, while Dubai, Singapore, the Maldives, Bali (Indonesia) and Phuket (Thailand) lead the search charts in the international segment.

Besides Dubai, the search data shows that Southeast Asian destinations are popular among Indian families for vacations outside of India. These destinations are attractive due to their tropical climate, beautiful beaches, and wide range of family-friendly accommodations and activities, making travel with children easier. For domestic travel, city stays are popular, but each of the top destinations offers unique experiences that families can enjoy together. Goa has its lively beaches, New Delhi NCR and Mumbai are favorites for sight-seeing, Pondicherry is famous for its peaceful aesthetics, and Jaipur offers a rich history and culture.

The destinations above align with the Agoda’s Family Travel Trend Survey, which polled over 14,000 family travelers from 12 markets globally, found that the top three family attractions were visiting landmarks, spending time at the beach, and enjoying a fun day at theme or amusement parks.

“Families are taking advantage of the school breaks to spend quality time on trips together. And Agoda’s data shows that when traveling, Indians are choosing beach destinations for family travel abroad,” said Krishna Rathi, Country Director Agoda India.  “Planning vacations with large groups across different age groups and budgets can be a challenge. Which is why at Agoda, we have done our best to make the booking journey as seamless as possible with accommodations, flight, and activities all at the click of a button.”

When families travel together, there’s no one-size-fits-all for the type of place to stay. Some families are looking for Agoda Homes which offer kitchens or extra living space to cater for family groups, while others prefer a hotel with kids’ clubs, babysitting or family friendly adjoining rooms. Agoda’s hassle-free booking experience caters to all – helping all family travelers find the ideal hotel or homestay for their trip.