I thought my holiday would be good but I was unprepared for how brilliant I would feel by the end of the week evening standard
More and more families are looking to experience a fun, action-packed holiday together whereby everyone, whatever their age, has a fabulous time.
Whatever your budget, wherever and when ever you wish to travel, our experts can organise everything for you and help you select the best option for you and your family. Below are some ideas to give you some inspiration!
We have hand-picked the best family resorts in Europe that offer a fabulous array of activities, sports and adventures; and have excellent kid's clubs and children's programmes. Plus, of course, lots to keep the grown ups relaxed, happy and entertained too! Therefore, most offer golf, tennis, watersports, a wonderful spa and a choice of restaurants, with children's menus, and a baby sitting service. See best family resorts
Top 5 all-inclusive family resorts near & far
Many families prefer to lock in the total cost of their holiday in advance, and this is when all-inclusive resorts can be the best option. We have put together our top 5 all-inclusive family resorts for you to see, at a glance, destinations and prices. Choose from Turkey, Mauritius and the Caribbean. For example, a week at Ikos Oceana in Greece is from £795 per person for a family of 4 sharing a Family Suite, including flights and transfers. See all-inclusive family resorts
Best family resorts in Mauritius
Many people assume that the gorgeous tropical island of Mauritius is going to be wildly expensive when, actually, it's often better value than Europe. Even though it's a long haul flight, it's in practically the same time zone as Europe - so no jet lag! Most of our recommended resorts in Mauritius have complimentary kids' clubs, and a great variety of complimentary land and water sports. 7 nights all-inclusive in a Family Apartment from £4,905 for a family of 4. Find out more
Best family resorts in the Canary Islands
With it's great year-round climate and reasonably close proximity to the UK, the Canaries are a very popular choice for a family holiday. And there's now a fabulous choice of luxury resort hotels and stylish villa resorts - offering everything to make a perfect family half term break or summer holiday. 7 nights from around £795 per person, including flights and transfers. To avoid irritatingly expensive flights and to ensure hotel availability - it's worth booking as far in advance as possible for holidays here. Find out more
One of the most popular ways of enjoying a family holiday together (for all ages) is a personalised villa holiday. You tell us what everyone is interested in and we will arrange for the experts to come to your villa, such as yoga teachers, chefs, massage therapists, swimming instructors and personal trainers. We can also arrange for professional hiking or mountain biking guides to take you out exploring the local countryside. See healthy villas
Best Sri Lanka family holidays
From sensational beach and mountain resorts, to inspiring cultural excursions and from sumptuous private villas to exciting animal safaris and whale watching - Sri Lanka has it all. With its wonderful year-round climate and exceptional value for money, this hot new destination is well worth considering for your next family adventure. We also have some great itineraries. 7 nights at a beach resort from around £1,250 per person. Find out more
Family multi-activity adventures
If you prefer not to go to a resort, we can tailor-make a multitude of different family friendly holidays around the world, enabling you to all experience one or more activities together, such as walking, surfing, mountain biking, scuba diving, sailing or skiing. Staying at boutique hotels or private villas, everywhere from Cape Town to the Italian Dolomites, Thailand to Corfu and Marrakech to Ibiza. See family multi-activity holiday ideas
Best family resorts in the Caribbean
For magical beaches, clear warm seas and island hospitality, many people put the Caribbean firmly at the top of their list for a family holiday in the sunshine. Booked well in advance, holidays here can start at around £1,500 per person on an all-inclusive basis, including flights. We have selected our favourite Caribbean family resorts, covering five different islands: St Lucia, Barbados, St Vincent, Grenada and Antigua. See Caribbean family holidays
Need more inspiration? Please click itineraries for more family holiday ideas. Or, for all our recommended family holiday destinations, please click where to go
Our travel experts are primed and ready to advise on the best option(s) for you and your family. Please just call us on 020 8968 0501 to discuss your requirements or simply send us an email
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Enjoy a week of sun, sea and fun at this excellent beach resort on Turkey's south coast. More |
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An ideal healthy escape for a family who want to relax as well as get involved with lots of activities. More |
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5 day family hiking, biking and via ferrata adventure, Dolomites |
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Hike, bike, and climb in the Italian Dolomites on a summer adventure packed full of activities for the entire family. More |
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Ski from hut-to-hut on a real family adventure, enjoying spectacular views and authentic cuisine. More |
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10 days of relaxation, pampering, rejuvenation for parents around Cape Town, while children are kept entertained at some of the best Spa hotels in South Africa. More |
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Tour Cape Town, Garden Route and culminate in a safari on the incredible Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. More |
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Great accommodation in Essaouira combined with 6 hours of surfing instruction. More |
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After a knock about on the courts, head to the resort’s spa before indulging in delicious Mediterranean cuisine. More |
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Explore the coastline and islands of the magical Adriatic Sea for a truly memorable family holiday on a fully crewed gulet. More |
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9 nights from £6,795 per person | |
Temples of Angkor and then an island paradise at Song Saa. More |
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Discover 'big country' on horse back in Montana at luxury Rock Creek Ranch, plus numerous other activities. More |
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Enjoy a family week at Aphrodite Hills in sunny Cyprus this summer in a 2 bedroom self catering apartment. More |
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Explore the hustle and bustle of the medina in Marrakech, hiking in the Atlas mountains and surfing and yoga on the Atlantic coast. More |
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Iceland tour encompassing the wild north of the island, glacier walking, and the world famous Golden Circle tour. More |
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11 nights from £1,299 per person | |
Discover the delights of Kandy as well as relaxing on the beach. More |
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7 nights from £2,740 per person | |
Experience the magic of Bhutan. More |
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Enjoy a 7 night pilates holiday combining mat and machine based classes at this charming boutique beach hotel. More |
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11 nights from £3,765 per person | |
The best of Sri Lanka before heading to Maldives. More |
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