I've traveled full-time with my family for years. Here are the 4 best places to visit with kids — and 3 I'd return to with just adults.

14.10.2023 - 15:03 / insider.com / James Bond

I've spent the past three years jetting my family — my wife, daughters (12 and 16), and son (11) — around the world pretty much full-time.

We've traveled through four continents and 23 countries, and our trips have ranged from luxury tours of Europe to off-grid adventures in Southeast Asia. Our children seem to thrive in almost every environment we've explored, but there are a few destinations I think could be better suited to just adults.

Here are some of my kids' favorites and a few spots adults would probably love for a child-free getaway. 

There's a uniquely family-friendly vibe to Tokyo.

We saw plenty of elementary-school students walking throughout the bustling neighborhoods wearing yellow ball caps. These kids are essentially on their own as they travel back and forth to school and other places, but the caps are a signal to adults to keep a watchful eye out for their safety.

My children were fascinated by this level of adolescent independence. They also loved journeying across Japan on a bullet train; sampling non-GMO strawberries that cost $5 each; and exploring the Samurai Museum, Tokyo Disneyland, and Tsukiji Fish Market.

Our family fun in the city-state started the moment our plane landed. The legendary Changi International Airport has world-class shopping, (affordable) Michelin-starred restaurants, and family-friendly activities.

We spotted a butterfly pavilion, suspended trampolines, a canopy park, an experience studio, and a movie theater, so it's no wonder that many families plan multiday vacations without leaving the airport complex. We spent 24 hours at Changi and barely scratched the surface.

Outside the airport, Singapore is a cutting-edge country that I think provides unparalleled levels of safety, cleanliness, and green spaces. From the Las Vegas-like Marina Bay Sands Hotel to the famous hawker-stall street-food scene to the night-time Formula 1 races, there's excitement for all ages.

We spent six days exploring the stunning Caribbean island chain on a private, captained catamaran.

In terms of adventure, variety, and fun, the experience was unbeatable. Every day included a few hours of sailing and a unique itinerary of excursions. We swam with pigs, snorkeled with sea turtles, dove into a shiver of nurse sharks, hiked Rachel's Bubble Bath, and attempted a visit to the Thunderball Grotto featured in "James Bond."

My kids fell in love with those activities, but they also enjoyed sunbathing on the deck in between islands. My wife and I appreciated the complete lack of internet connectivity throughout our journey, giving us a chance to unplug. 

Beaches are a plug-and-play family setting, but Ubud is slightly off the beaten track. Located along the UNESCO rainforest on the island, Ubud