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With 540 family holidays in our collection, there is something to suit all the familys travel tastes - plenty of activity for the kids (big or small) plus well-earned relaxation for the grownups or a combination of the two. If your family holiday time is about chilling out, enjoy a gorgeous villa in Europe, or head off and make the most of the peace and quiet at cottages in stunning countryside around the UK. If its adrenalin you seek, there's the chance to learn new water sports together at family friendly hotels in the Mediterranean or youll find adventurous safaris in Africa, giving you the opportunity to explore wildlife that the kids have only witnessed in story books. For beach-loving families, the sparkling Andaman beaches of Thailand could be just the ticket.
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These full and frank independent family accommodation reviews are from travellers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travellers below.
The most memorable part of our trip was most likely the scenery we loved the mountains and woodlands. The next was the food as Nick is no doubt an excellent chef and Dasha a specialist with deserts.
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The best part was undoubtedly the food. Practically everything on your plate comes from the estate, whether it be pork from their rare breed pigs or wild boar, vegetables from the garden or olive oil from the olive groves. (more)I loved this little farm and the people who run the B&B. It was in a lovely spot by a stream...I loved my time in the area of the B&B. (more)I hesitate to write this review for selfish reasons. Why? Because this holiday is so wonderful I'd rather keep it a secret! Situated on the southern slopes of Mt Batakaru in remotest Bali, this place is a pocket of paradise, far removed from the ravages of the 21st century. Having spent a week there I did not want to leave.
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This was our first visit to Spain, our visit stay in a yurt and it will not be the last. This holiday was more than what we expected it to be and we had an amazing adventure. (more)
Beautiful accommodation and right next to a lovely beach with great and unpretentious Spanish restaurants... Excellent. As good as we had hoped and will go back with our children next year who will also love it!
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We had a wonderful week- we were only sorry that we had to return home before the village fiesta which takes place next week end and for which we would love to have stayed. Maybe next year?
(more)The trip was 5 star born again, Liz and Mel were fantastically welcoming, extremely well informed on all aspects of the area and able to provide a very relaxing environment. (more)We thought the service was excellent. We loved the laid back attitude...On a few evenings we had dinner on the beach with a fire underneath the beautiful starry sky which we thought was quite special. (more)The peace and tranquillity were sublime. A lovely property with all the mod cons (even a coffee machine) however in wonderful rural surrounds. The garden of the property was a delight. The countryside of the Loire was beautiful, the village a short bike ride away. (more)We could not have hoped for a better holiday. This was our first time in Sardinia, our first farm holiday, away from the beaten tracks. We spent a week and rested so much that we feel as if we've been away for months. (more)Most memorable was the fact that donkeys are still used in Spain to carry heavy loads!...Fantastic! Delia is very welcoming, friendly and helpful and the house is beautiful. (more)
Magnificent! We had a wonderful time in Lubrin. John was an excellent host - informative and very attentive. The accommodation was outstanding value for money. The gardens and pool were a real delight. We will definitely return.
(more)Wonderful! The accommodation is fantastic, while our hosts were extremely kind and generous with their time. We would definitely recommend this location to others looking for a relaxing holiday.... our expectations were exceeded on every count. (more)
Matt and Caroline made arrangements for us to ride, snowshoe and ski. We had never skied before and had thought that we were too old to try. However we went and took a couple of lessons and we loved it. (more)Very enjoyable stay, great accommodation, very friendly hosts. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a holiday in a beautiful location with loads to see and do (all of which is detailed in an up to date and meticulously prepared and researched information folder left in the room).
(more)The most memorable part were the ...scones on arrival (they were the best I have ever tasted!), walking around the beautiful country side and the farm... (more)Most memorable parts were exploring the island, discovering beautiful mountain views and villages, having coffee in the village with Tony's dad and friends! (more)
It was amazing. Really the best one I've ever had. I loved the feel of the place and I felt really at home with out all the baggage of being at home (phone, computer, projects, piles of stuff...) (more)
The accommodation was superb with great views and lovely countryside right on your doorstep to explore. (more)We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same holiday can have different views!
"It is a shame that once children arrive on the scene, plenty of once intrepid campers seem reluctant to venture far from home. Parents face a common dilemma. Whilst there is no doubt getting the kids outdoors can make for lifelong memories - the question is, will they be good memories? You may wonder whether taking the kids camping is worth the extra effort and planning, or whether only choosing kid-friendly is worth denying yourself the camping experience. I started camping with my son George when he was just two. Having set up tent in the New Forest, Spain and as far away as Up State New York I have come across plenty of families prepared to give it a go. Like them, it took just a little forethought to make our trip enjoyable and easy." Find out more about camping with kids in Helen Truszkowski's family holidays article.
Dont stay at home just because youve got youngsters!
Travelling with kids can be stressful, let alone ensuring they (and you!) enjoy themselves while on holiday, but dont let this put you off planning a holiday for the entire family. Just because youve got kids doesnt mean that youve got to miss out on an adventurous, relaxing or exotic holiday. In fact, it can be a great opportunity to connect with your teenagers or bond with your toddlers by turning the holiday into quality time for everyone involved.
There are now many different options for travelling with your very own little tribe, and below we have given some examples of different types of family holiday you can find, along with a brief description. These holidays are designed with families in mind.
Find out more about family holidays in this family holidays article.
Travelling with kids can raise many questions: "How will I keep my children entertained?", "Will they cope with long hours travelling?", to the extent that you may wonder if you'll ever travel again. But parenthood shouldn't and needn't be a reason to stop exploring our world. There's no denying that travel with small children has its perils, but family holidays are often some of the best memories of our children's younger years. With the right preparation and attitude it can not only be an opportunity for parents to spread their wings, but also for kids to be inspired by mum and dads adventurous spirit. To this end, we have compiled our top ten tips on travelling with children, as well as helpful advice from other parents, to help you plan your family trip and make the most of travelling with your little ones.
Read more about family holidays in this family holidays article.
