Travel guideAquatic recreation destinations
Last updated on 08/12/2026 at 10:35 PM

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Dreaming of getting away and enjoying the pleasures of the water ? Discover our selection of aquatic recreation destinations around the world. From major water parks to beautifully landscaped gardens centered around water, these places offer a wide range of experiences for having fun, relaxing, discovering nature or simply enjoying an exceptional setting.
Water parks
Water parks are must-visit destinations for enjoying the water with family or friends. Water slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, thrilling attractions and play areas offer something for everyone and make it possible to spend an entire day enjoying aquatic recreation.
These parks can be found in destinations around the world, with each offering its own unique atmosphere and theme. In Florida, Volcano Bay in Orlando features spectacular water attractions centered around its massive volcano, while Blizzard Beach offers a setting inspired by a snow-covered winter sports resort.

Water parks with their slides
From major international resorts to more family-friendly parks, water parks offer plenty of opportunities to cool off, have fun and enjoy the water.

Aquatica water park

Blizzard Beach water park

Rulantica water park

Volcano Bay water park
Parks and water gardens
The parks and water gardens offer a different experience, with a greater focus on discovering nature, landscapes and settings where water plays a central role. They can take many different forms: vast wetlands, nature reserves crossed by canals and mangroves, landscaped gardens featuring ponds and fountains, or areas developed around lakes and rivers.
The Everglades and Ding Darling in Florida offer opportunities to discover landscapes dominated by water and wetlands, while the Brindavan Gardens in India are renowned for their gardens, ponds, fountains and water features. Around the world, these destinations offer another way to enjoy water, combining nature discovery, scenic walks and relaxation.

The water performs in a spectacular sound and light show
Around the world, these destinations offer another way to enjoy the water, combining nature discovery, scenic walks and relaxation.

The Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

The Everglades National Park

The Getty Center with its ponds

The Brindavan gardens
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