Category: Family Travel

Family holidays in Dubrovnik

Family holidays in Dubrovnik

By on Jan 18, 2021 in Attractions, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Regions, Speciality Travel

Dubrovnik is one of the world’s most iconic tourist cities in the world, but how does it shape up as an experience for families and children? To make a vacation in Dubrovnik a relaxing experience the whole family will enjoy and remember, engage in fun activities in a variety of locations during your visit to […]

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The best areas in Barcelona for families

By on Sep 10, 2020 in Europe, Family Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Choosing where to stay in Barcelona can feel a little daunting, given that each neighbourhood is vastly different to each other in terms of transport, general safety, and access to facilities: some of the most important factors when looking for a family holiday home. After taking all things into account, below are four of the […]

A family sailing holiday in western Scotland

A family sailing holiday in western Scotland

By on Sep 04, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The coronavirus has turned the world on its head when it comes to family holidays or indeed travel of any kind. Now we are more mindful of issues such as health and hygiene, social distancing and santisation, than ever before. It is therefore perhaps quite natural that we see holidaymakers seeking isolation over city breaks, […]

8 top tips for hiking with young children

8 top tips for hiking with young children

By on Aug 17, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Family Travel, Speciality Travel

Hiking with small children does limit our ability to explore larger terrain and access certain areas – particularly those in the high alpine or with a significant elevation gain. It is not uncommon to see once avid hikers taking multi-year hiatuses from hiking after having children, as the effort and patience necessary to bring them […]

The benefits of travel for children

The benefits of travel for children

By on Jun 16, 2020 in Family Travel, Speciality Travel

There’s light at the end of the tunnel, it won’t be long now until we can resume one of our favourite pastimes. When the final shakedown comes I guess we’ll see who in the holiday industry is left standing. There are almost certainly going to be some companies and organisations that go to the wall. […]

5 things to consider when booking a family ski holiday

5 things to consider when booking a family ski holiday

By on May 19, 2020 in Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel

A great family ski holiday can leave you with life long memories and in still a passion for winter snow sports for life. That said, creating such a holiday does take some thoughtful planning, research and honest self reflection as to our own skills and goals. Exposing children to temperature extremes, physically tiring days and […]

The 5 best family lodges in Tanzania

The 5 best family lodges in Tanzania

By on May 18, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Family Travel, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

As we know, holiday plans around the world are on hold at the moment due to Covid-19. What better way to get through these troubling times, than to look forward to when this is all over and we can take that family holiday we have been dreaming of. I cannot think of many better countries […]

5 reasons to take a family safari after COVID-19

5 reasons to take a family safari after COVID-19

By on May 14, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Family Travel, Health & Safety, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

All across the world, people have experienced fundamental changes in their lives due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  We have been plunged into a new ‘normal’ that, for most of us, is very different from what we were used to. These shifts in our lifestyles have made us realize how much we may have taken things […]

Planning a family visit to Paris, post COVID-19

Planning a family visit to Paris, post COVID-19

By on Apr 21, 2020 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Health & Safety, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

With more time on our hands, now is a great opportunity to get inspiration for your next trip to Paris! Planning a visit to Paris with the entire family? As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, The French capital welcomes million of visitors a year, including many families with children. Paris […]

Free, downloadable play packs so families can still share travel experiences

Free, downloadable play packs so families can still share travel experiences

By on Apr 09, 2020 in Air Travel, Family Travel, Speciality Travel

With both flights and kids grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, global travel site Skyscanner has created free, downloadable play packs to enable families to still share travel experiences, discover other cultures and teach children about destinations around the world. Each week, Skyscanner’s network of travel experts from across the globe will create activity packs […]

Top 5 safari lodges for families in South Africa

Top 5 safari lodges for families in South Africa

By on Feb 22, 2020 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Family Travel, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

We all know that safaris are increasingly popular among the travelers who are looking for something  more adventurous than just a beach or city holiday. And where it used to be mummy and daddy who would go and explore the African bush, it is fast becoming a favorite holiday for families who like to add […]

5 ways to make your family trip to Dubai enjoyable for parents and children

5 ways to make your family trip to Dubai enjoyable for parents and children

By on Feb 14, 2020 in Attractions, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Before we had children, we had our holidays. Sometimes city breaks, sometimes lazy weeks by the sea together, always relaxing and luxurious: it was our quality time to unwind, explore and enjoy some downtime. Fast forward to 2020 and here we are, a happy family with very different needs when it comes to holidays. As […]

Margaret Thatcher's ski chalet is perfect for a luxury family ski holiday

Margaret Thatcher’s ski chalet is perfect for a luxury family ski holiday

By on Feb 07, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, France, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Chalet Le Namaste in Courchevel 1850 was the former summer residence of Margret Thatcher but now it is available for luxury exclusive weekly rental as a fully catered ski chalet. Chalet Le Namaste certainly has real Kerb “piste” appeal! It’s ski in ski out access directly to the Bellecotte piste, an easy green run is […]

Family holidays with a difference: our top five family beach hotels for 2020

Family holidays with a difference: our top five family beach hotels for 2020

By on Jan 20, 2020 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Oman, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Treat your family to a memorable luxury beach holiday by picking the perfect hotel in the perfect destination, offering everything your family could want – and more. We have handpicked our top five hotels and resorts for an extra-special family holiday in 2020, where children can enjoy adventures from water sports to wildlife tracking, while […]

Winter sun in South Africa - highlights for a brilliant family week away

Winter sun in South Africa – highlights for a brilliant family week away

By on Oct 28, 2019 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Family Travel, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

South Africa is a wonderful country to visit at any time of year but it is particularly appealing during the cold winter months in the UK.  There are many reasons to visit including no jet lag, easy overnight flight options and relatively good value for money even in peak weeks (particularly appealing to those bound […]

The family-friendly Maddalenas

The family-friendly Maddalenas

By on Oct 11, 2019 in Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

For anyone yachting around Corsica and Sardinia with children, the Maddalena Islands are something of a concealed treasure. Although the prime summer months of July and August can still be busy, outside these times the islands tend to be quieter than mainland Sardinia. For parents this is a bonus, giving a certain degree of freedom […]