Our guide to family holidays by age group

At special request from some of our responsible travelling families, we have devised this guide listing our favourite family holidays based on the age of your kids.

The listed age is the minimum age, but these holidays can also be enjoyed by older kids and parents!

Whether your kids are still in nappies or teenagers, there is something for everyone to enjoy on these family holidays. With an ever-increasing range of trips on offer that are designed with families in mind, there is no reason why you should stop adventurous travel just because you've got kids!

Baby & Toddler 0-4
Most of these holidays are accommodation only, although there are trips which have crèche facilities such as beach clubs and some activity centres, and some multiple location trips. Below we have listed some of our favourite baby and toddler friendly holidays;

Algarve holiday accommodation:  This is an inspiring and lively place for nature lovers, families, artists and all other people who seek pleasure but also understand and value silence. Perfect for young children. From EU €65 (GB £44) per night for the one bedroom guesthouse

Transylvania holiday accommodation:  The guesthouses, ideal for families with young children, are located in Miclosoara, a remote little village in the foothills of the Carpathian mountains. B&B from EU €36 (GB £25) per person per night

Family activity centre holiday in Greece:  This family friendly location is on a pine-covered headland almost encloses the bay and creates a large, natural safe sailing area, beyond which are attractive pine-fringed coves, quiet sandy beaches and tavernas. From GB £499 - GB £1,209 (8 days) inc UK flights

 
Early adventurers 5 +
Your kids are a bit older, have just started, or are about to start school and are ready to start venturing a bit further off the beaten track. It's time to rekindle mum and dad's adventurous spirit and inspire the youngsters. Many of these family adventure trips have a minimum age of 5, and are perfect for families where the (youngest) child is 5 or above. Again, here are some of our favourites:

Family holiday to Jordan; Journey to the Lost City:  Roman cities, Crusader forts and a ride on horseback through the narrow gorge to Petra is enough to bring any history book to life! Relax and read a book as you float in the Dead Sea, then explore the desert at Wadi Rum by jeep. From GB £769 (9 days) inc UK flights

Tailor made family holiday to Thailand:  Make waves on your next family holiday with an adventure that inspires and delights, taking you not just away from home but far away from tourist trail. If you’re longing to visit Thailand but want to see more of the country than shown in the run-of-the-mill holiday brochures yet don’t want to travel with other people, this unique private tour offers just that.  From GB £1700 (15 days) inc UK flights

Family holiday in Sri Lanka, elephant heaven:  *Late availability* 10 Feb departure. A thrilling holiday discovering the fascinating culture, varied landscapes and surprising wildlife of this tropical paradise From GB £1,259 - GB £1,579 (16 days) inc UK flights

 

Growing explorers 8 +
Some of the more full-on activity holidays on our site have a minimum age of 8. These activities can range from anything like horse riding or climbing to rafting. These trips are all designed with your kids in mind, but sometimes the activities can turn out to be more of a challenge for the adults!

	Family activity holidays in Spain:  Our base is the town of Sort in the Catalan Pyrenees and offers stunning scenery, a great location and superb activities. Little wonder then that it has become a haven for activity and adventure enthusiasts. From GB £695 - GB £935 (8 days) inc UK flights
	Slovenia & Croatia family activity holiday:  This holiday is based in two beautifully contrasting locations. Your first week is spent in Umag situated on Croatia’s Adriatic Coast and the second week in the stunning mountain scenery of Slovenia’s Julian Alps. The combination of coast and mountains also provides a hugely varied activity programme. From GB £1,045 - GB £1,360 (16 days) inc UK flights
	Family activity holiday in Italy:  Lying in the shadow of the Dolomites, Asiago is part of the Veneto region of Northern Italy. We include a diverse range of locations including the Brenta River Valley, the Asiago Plateau and the mountains to the north. With a genuine Italian flavour, this is a superb and varied destination for a family activity holiday. From GB £780 - GB £1,080 (8 days) inc UK flights

Teenagers
We have lots of trips with special teenage departures. This allows your teenager to meet other kids of their age, and mum or dad (or both!) to relax. Most of these trips entail activities, but you can usually choose who in the family does them, and how many of them. These are some of our favourites (some also have single parent departures):

	Egypt family holiday, Feluccas & Pharaohs:  Your kids will probably already know about the Pyramids, but there's nothing like seeing the real thing! Learn the mysteries of the mummies & marvel at the treasure of the boy-king, Tutankhamun, sail on a felucca and snorkel among colourful fish. Watch our From GB £819 (10 days) inc UK flights
	Family adventure holiday in Peru:  This thrilling journey uses a mixture of colourful local transport and includes visits to the Indian inhabitants of Lake Titicaca; Cusco and its colourful markets; and Machu Picchu, the eagle's nest of the Inca empire. From GB £1,639 (16 days) inc UK flights

Family holiday in Costa Rica:  High mountains, steamy rainforest and coast make this tiny republic the perfect place to observe the exuberance of tropical nature. From GB £1,439 (16 days) inc UK flights