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With 865 family holidays in our collection, there is something to suit all the family’s 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 it’s adrenalin you seek, there's the chance to learn new water sports together at family friendly hotels in the Mediterranean or you’ll 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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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)
The guides in each city were excellent, and the group guide Lucy was just tremendous - excellent ambassador for both the tour operator and China! The kids really enjoyed it and got to see some things that exposed them how other people live just to survive.
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The cross country ski in the Lapland forests, with nothing but ancient trees and animal tracks around us was the most memorable part. (more)We were immersed in this really poor country, with the hint of past traumatic occupation and wars, and received the most generous opening of hearts from this 80% buddhist country. (more)
This was a brilliant holiday for myself and my teenage sons. All of us have rekindled an interest in Egyptian history. There was lots to do and see, in fact never a dull moment. (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)We will always remember how gracious our hosts were, the wonderful food, and the fun loving spirit of all the crew. (more)
Lovely apartment with pool in a spectacular location. Exceeded our expectations in every respect. (more)
Really wonderful! It exceeded my expectations. Steve could not have been more helpful in coordinating and supporting us in this holiday. We loved the places we stayed, enjoyed the people and small towns. The food was excellent. The hikes we great. I felt like we really got to see the country and small communities. (more)
A very enjoyable holiday particularly for the children who have not stopped talking about it yet... Taking part in the bushcraft activity and watching our grandchildren as they tried wild foods and made fire. The enthusiasm with which they approached every new challenge and the knowledge that they gained is priceless.
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The activities were brilliant particularly for me the white water rafting and for the teenagers the gorge walking day... Book it!! Brilliant value and the best holiday we have ever had. (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)
Seeing such a massive range of scenery, plus having a knowledgeable guide with us, to explain some of the history and culture of the places we visited. Awesome trip! Highly recommended. (more)A real eye-opener. Felt like we actually got a glimpse of what REAL Cuban life is like - the good and the bad aspects. Saw outstanding natural beauty and spoke to (and danced with!) local people who were happy to answer our questions. Overall a wonderful experience. (more)
The best holiday we have ever been on and we would go on another tomorrow! With many thanks to the best guide in the business RAIMO. Thanks and we look forward to our next holiday.
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Every activity was at least as good as expected if not better. Great group of people, fantastic fun all brilliantly orchestrated by our devoted, excellent guide, Dejan. (more)Everything about this trip was perfect! The itinerary included all of the major sites you would want to see, as well as so many other amazing and fun experiences. Our guide, Ned, was extremely personable and knowledgeable, not only about the sites, but also Egyptian culture. (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.
Don’t stay at home just because you’ve got youngsters!
Travelling with kids can be stressful, let alone ensuring they (and you!) enjoy themselves while on holiday, but don’t let this put you off planning a holiday for the entire family. Just because you’ve got kids doesn’t mean that you’ve 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 dad’s 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.
