With 1285 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 highlight of my trip was the Jalore Wildlife Sanctuary. I was welcome by the owners of the land and taken around on night safaris by the son Ravindra.
(more)Wonderful guides, incredible access to the remotest regions and real people... Wonderful - genuinely the holiday of a lifetime and a never to be forgotten special experience. (more)
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. (more)
Marks out of 10 - 10! Really enjoyed the set up of the cabin, very thoughtfully done with lots of information, loads of smashing little touches (loved the walkie talkies!) & fresh baked muffins as a welcome did it for me. The location was exquisite.
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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.
(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)
Excellent experience, especially for the children. A great tour to get an idea of different ways of life in Morocco, from rural villages to big cities. (more)
A fantastic retreat - exceptional hospitality in an incredibly beautiful place. The setting and scenery, the warm hospitality and relaxing, homely atmosphere and the peace and tranquility were the most memorable parts. (more)
The house and environment was fabulous! Wonderful nature! A way from everything! Very nice people and nice for our children. (more)
A hike in the jungle with a local guide from the aboriginal people was the most memorable part of the holiday (more)Highlights included catching fish, watching seals from the dinghy, and working with Michael and Colette on the many aspects of sailing the boat...This was an excellent and challenging holiday. (more)
The time I spent at the agriturismo was excellent. The hosts were excellent with plenty of information about the area. Our stay benefitted the very small local community and the local farmers and crafts people. (more)
top rate! great fun and haven't laughed or giggled so much for a long time. we went as a group of 9 people and the variety of countryside/ beach locations chosen by the operatort was perfect. Thank you so much. We're coming back next year! (more)Nice and laid back as everything was organised for us, great selection of activities and a superb guide with excellent local knowledge.
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The activities were fantastic! The guides made it so enjoyable even when you were a little bit achey from the day before!...Fantastic! The whole family enjoyed it. Great people, great activities, great food - overall a great adventure! (more)
So many wonderful memories: Hikes, wild water swimming, stunning water Lilly pad strewn lake kayaking... (more)
Absolutely fantastic for ALL ages, young and old. Colette is a brilliant cook and the meal she made out of freshly caught Mackerel fish has set a very high bench mark to beat. Michael knows so much and is a very patient teacher. We miss them dearly - thank you for a trip to remember! (more)
Excellent, cheap and cheerful, direct flights, lots to do...brilliant family holiday would have been equally good for a couple or friends.
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"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.
