Family vacations create a lot of memories, both good and bad, for parents and children. Years later they will look back on the memories and laugh at the silly things that happened.

A huge part of going on vacation is taking photos. However, some photos don’t always turn out to be the most attractive. These are the most embarrassing family vacation photos to date.

Say Cheese!

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You know when someone takes a photo and they exclaim, “Say cheese!” and everyone gets excited and has a great smile? Well, this family missed the boat when it came to saying cheese. They look absolutely miserable on their vacation.

Flights Are Too Expensive

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The prices of flight tickets are absolutely insane. This woman just found the best travel hack to flying on the cheap. Just hang on to the engine and pray for dear life.

Vacationing with Children

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There are two different kinds of vacations; one with kids and one without kids. These parents know exactly how to enjoy their time on vacation even when they bring their children. Just put them in the sand and tell them to be quiet.

Ultimate Selfie

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Selfie sticks have a pretty bad reputation, especially for travelers. However, this guy used his selfie stick to the best of its ability as he was flying a plane. Hopefully nobody else was on board because this looks pretty dangerous.

Never Too Old to Vacation

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An important lesson to learn is that you are never too old to go on vacation. Just look at this man enjoying his time at the beach. It’s also important to remember to take photos of yourself on vacation no matter how old you are.

Beach Party

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There are a few things to ponder about this family vacation photo. The first is why are they wearing the same outfits? The second is why would they pay for someone to take a photo like this?

When You See It

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It’s always good to have a clown in the family. This boy decided to photo bomb his parents while out on a hike together. It may take a while to notice, but once you do you can’t stop looking at it.

Posing

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When taking a group photo, it can be hard to decide how to pose. This family seems to be pretty close though considering how they decided to pose for this photo. At least they all look happy.

Finally on Vacation

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How many vacations have you tried to plan with your family and friends and they just never happen? Well, this group of friends finally got their schedules right and took that fishing trip they had been talking about for years. It’s a few decades too late, but they finally did it!

Seahorse Riding

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When this husband told his wife that he was going to take her seahorse riding, she was pretty confused. Once they got on the horses and rode into the water, she finally understood what he meant. Talk about an amazing experience.

Don’t Look

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Parents always have to be on the look out for danger when their children are around. This mom kept her cool when she noticed an angry bear outside the car window. She did her best to calmly take the photo then drive away as if nothing happened.

Ruining the Romance

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Vacationing on the beach can be really romantic, especially when you’re with someone you love. However, this dog decided to ruin this couple’s happy time when natured called.

Right Place, Right Time

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This photographer caught this picture at just the right moment. It looks like the baby is holding a little person by the head. Epic!

Natural Pose

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Animals are unpredictable, especially when you’re trying to get photos of them at the zoo. This gorilla was surprisingly cooperative when this mom took a photo of her children in front of his cage.

Matching Outfits

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We aren’t sure what required these women to wear the exact same outfit, but they seem pretty content with their fashion choice. We can’t help but wonder what was more fun, the event or going shopping together for the outfits.

Happiness All Around

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It’s hard to get everyone to smile when it come to a group picture. It’s a good thing this manta ray was down to take a happy picture with this couple.

Going Overboard

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This photographer had no idea what an epic picture they were taking when they clicked the button. Just ask the picture was taken, this guy flipped his kayak right over. His expression is priceless!

Come Back!

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It isn’t easy being the mom of three children, especially when they like to wander off. This little one got pretty far before his mom realized he had walked away while taking the picture.

Cabbage Patch Family

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Everyone has that one childhood toy that they never want to part with. It seems like the love for Cabbage Patch Kids runs in this family.

Hanging On

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Sometimes kids will throw tantrums while on vacation. It isn’t fun, but it’s something that must be dealt with. This family decided to let their kid have his tantrum and still enjoy their leisurely walk along the waterfront.

The Mule

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There’s something wrong with this picture. When it comes to vacation, everyone should pull their weight, right? This woman seems to be pulling all of the weight while the man holds a light flower bouquet.

Not Amused

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The contrast between the facial expressions of this father and daughter is incredible. While the father is calmly enjoying this amusement park ride, his daughter looks like she has just learned what actual fear is.

People From All Walks of Life

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There are some places in the world that attract people from all walks of life. For example, this happy suburban family came to see the same thing as this biker gang. You never know who you are going to meet while on vacation.

He’s Mine

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Fishing is very rewarding, especially when you catch a big one! This boy is definitely not sharing the glory of his catch with his sister. That would just be crazy.

Before Disaster Strikes

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Seagulls are known to be the bane of many people’s existence while at the beach. This man didn’t even see it coming as he was about to snack on something tasty. We only wish we had the after pictures.

You Can Find Love Anywhere

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People say that love comes when you’re not expecting it. This woman clearly fell in love while on vacation. It wasn’t with a human, but love is love, right?

Motorized Vehicle Parking

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Who said that parking lots were just for cars and bikes? They are for any motorized vehicle! That includes motorized wheelchairs, right? Oh the things you see on vacation.

My, What Big Feet You Have

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There’s something just a little off about this picture. Either that is someone else’s feet or this baby is going to have a really hard time finding shoes when he grows up.

When the Birds Attack

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A jealous hawk quickly ruined what could have been an adorable picture of a woman with a llama. Without any warning, the hawk swooped down and started attacking the woman. This memory will go down in infamy, especially when there’s a picture to prove that it happened.

Showing Off

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Some people are just really bad when it comes to posing for a picture. Clearly, this man wanted to show off just how flexible he is for this vacation photo.

Bad Hair Day

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There is nothing worse than having a bad hair day while on vacation when you know that pictures will be taken all the time. This girl had an extremely bad hair day, but it didn’t let it ruin her smile.

Costume Party

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Everyone loves a good costume party. These guys were really feeling themselves when it came to partying on an island during their vacation. They even got a little flirty with a grandmother there.

Fashion Forward

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Everyone has a different taste when it comes to fashion. This woman clearly doesn’t enjoy the typical beachwear, so she embraces herself and wore her all-black attire. We just wonder if she was super hot in that blazing sun.

The Scary Photo Bomb

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Imagine taking a cute selfie only to find out that someone photo bombed it at the last minute. Now imagine that person was made up to look like a terrifying clown. Would you laugh, be scared, or disappointed?

The Polar Bear

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Mascots can be quite fun to take pictures with. However, this polar bear looks sickly and a little scary. Also, where did this family even go on vacation?

Covered Up

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Just as this photo was taken, the wind picked up and decided to cover this child’s face with the rain poncho he was wearing. It may not be the best vacation photo, but it’s still proof that they were there.