Guatemala is highly accessible from the US with short direct flights from LAX, Houston, Miami and Atlanta (Amani inside access tip: Delta considers GUA to be a “North American” airport when calculating mileage tickets - this is a great First Class splurge!). A quick, convenient flight is huge when planning a family getaway. Guatemala is ideal in February, March and April during Mid-Winter and Spring-Break months, but plan ahead – Amani’s top choice hotels can fill as far as a year in advance during Lent and Holy Week. Lyndsay’s son first visited Guatemala at 13-months-old and now he can’t get enough – it’s become our go-to for family holidays during our grey winter months in Seattle. What makes Guatemala so ideal for family travel? Hotels understand the needs of families and Amani can book spacious triple and quad rooms, multi-room suites and private villas. Kids dining options are almost always available, even at gourmet restaurants. Activities in Guatemala are inherently active and can easily be geared towards adventurous children – hiking, zip lining, kayaking, boating, climbing the ruins or swimming in turquoise Lago Peten Itza. Make peanut butter, get dirty making your own chocolate or spend an afternoon making your own recycled huipil handbag. Amani’s suggestions for families are endless and our first-hand knowledge means that you’ll know what to expect before you arrive, making your pre-trip and the adventure easy and relaxing. Guatemalans love children and Amani’s local guides will engage your children with games, simple language lessons and fun “assignments” – giving you a break and ensuring that your kids will not only remember your family vacation in Guatemala, but love it! Connecting to nextdoor Belize is easy from Flores’ Mundo Maya Airport (daily flight to Belize International Airport) and ending the adventure with a few days snorkeling and sunning yourself on the beach is ideal.