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From luxury beach resorts to ski trips, from adventures in exotic lands to cool city breaks with kids, we've brought together expert advice, inspiration, recommendations and offers for every kind of family holiday.

  • Active

    Active family holidays are a wonderful way to spend time together, allowing you to enjoy a favourite pastime or discover a new hobby together.
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  • Adventure

    The range of family adventure holidays has broadened and you can now offer your kids all manner of potentially life-changing experiences.
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  • All inclusive

    All-inclusive packages and deals are tempting options for family holidays for a variety of reasons.
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  • Aparthotel

    Apart-hotels afford you the best of both worlds by offering the space and self-catering facilities of an apartment with some of the facilities of a hotel or resort.
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  • Apartment

    Self-catering apartments are an increasingly popular family holiday option, offering you more space than a hotel room and the possibility of saving money by eating in.
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  • B&B

    B&B's tend to be cheaper than most hotels and offering a cosy ‘home from home’ atmosphere and sometimes fabulous breakfasts
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  • Camping

    There’s no cheaper holiday than one in a tent, especially when there are several of you. And kids LOVE camping.
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  • Caravan

    Staying in caravans or mobile homes has long been a popular option for family holidays on a budget.
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  • Chalet

    A great, relaxed option for family ski holidays, chalet-hotels can be essentially a larger version of a traditional catered chalet.
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  • City

    City breaks, or even longer holidays in cities, can be great for the whole family if planned carefully.
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  • Cottage

    Usually located rurally, they can make great bases for getting the kids out and about in nature, even in winter.
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  • Cruise

    With cruise companies tripping over themselves to cater for the expanding family market, family cruise holidays are a tempting option.
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  • Cycling

    Helmets on, stabilizers on stand-by, child seats secured....and it's hey ho for the open road!
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  • Farmstay

    Farm-stays are a fantastic option for low-key, low-cost (in most cases) and green family holidays.
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  • Gite

    Staying in a gite or self-catering cottage, whether in France or elsewhere, is a classic choice for family holidays, offering space and self-catering facilities.
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  • Great for babies

    There’s a good chance you’ll be more looked after than ever if you choose the right spot for your ‘babymoon’ or first family holiday.
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  • Holiday park

    Holiday parks are a good option for family holidays on a budget, especially popular and prevalent in France and Spain.
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  • Home-Swaps

    Exchanging your home with another family can make the basis for a wonderful family holiday or break.
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  • Hotel

    Hotels generally offer a wide range of facilities and family rooms which can accommodate larger families.
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  • Kids clubs

    There’s obvious appeal in family holidays where you can take advantage of quality childcare to get a little me time or us time.
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  • Luxury

    Luxury family holidays may be a once-in-a-lifetime splurge, so it's all the more important to consider your options carefully.
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  • Resort

    Benefits of a resort are the size, it's wide range of facilities and plenty of activities - ideal for family holidays.
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  • Self Catering

    Self-catering is generally far less expensive than staying in a hotel and offers greater flexibility and freedom.
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  • Short break

    Our guide to choosing, booking and enjoying short breaks with kids.
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  • Skiing

    With careful planning, family ski holidays really can last a lifetime.
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  • Summer Sun

    Beach-based holidays are a classic family option, offering sun, sea and lots of scope for sandcastles.
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  • Villa

    Luxury combined with the benefits of a self-catering property - facilities to cook, greater space and added bonuses such your own swimming pool.
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  • Walking

    Grab your walking boots and head for the hills on a family walking holiday, exploring some of Europe's most beautiful landscapes on foot.
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  • Winter Sun

    Wash-out summers followed by long hard winters can turn anyone’s mind to more exotic climes and a treat in the form of some winter sun.
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Editors favourite
Kids Club

  • Porto Elounda Golf and Spa Resort, Crete

    Large 5-star family beach resort with a small private sandy beach and activities to keep the kids busy.

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  • Imagine Roussillon, Languedoc-Roussillon

    Luxury family-friendly self-catering villa and apartments with pool, inclusive kids club and much more, near the coast in Languedoc-Roussillon region.

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  • Lemnos Beach Resort, Lemnos

    An ultra family-focused resort on the untouristy Greek island of Lemnos.

    Special offer
    Exclusive 7% off any Mark Warner family holiday
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  • Holiday Village Kos, Kos

    An all-inclusive holiday village on Kos, offering fun for all the family, catering especially well for kids.

    Special offer
    Free Kids places with First Choice
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  • Holiday Village Menorca, Menorca

    An all-inclusive hotel on Menorca, ideal for kids of all ages and with activities for adults too.

    Special offer
    Free Kids places with First Choice
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  • Park Plaza County Hall London, London

    A hotel on London's Southbank where kids are treated like royalty and facilities include in-room kitchenettes.

    Special offer
    Park Plaza Family Fun in the City package
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  • Levante Beach, Rhodes

    A new luxury beachfront property on Rhodes, from a firm renowned for its childcare and fun family activities.

    Special offer
    Exclusive 7% off any Mark Warner family holiday
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  • La Grange du Moulin, Poitou Charentes

    Cosy gites offering all the facilities needed for you to enjoy a self-catering family holiday .

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  • El Delfin Verde, Costa Brava

    A top holiday park and camping choice for all the family on the Costa Brava, even more so for the little ones with loads of fun going on.

    Special offer
    Save up to 30% in July and August
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  • Les Deux Fontaines, Brittany

    A relaxing holiday park by the Brittany coast, especially great with toddlers and grandparents (who stay for free).

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  • Les Aulnes Cottages, Corsica

    A collection of cottages in a secluded spot on Corsica, but ideal for family holidays if you want to be away from the crowds.

    Special offer
    A free gift when booking a Simpson Travel holiday
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  • Mas Candille, Alpes Maritimes

    Combining 5-star luxury and the atmosphere of a relaxing retreat with a child-friendly attitude in Southern France.

    Special offer
    Expedia top deals for holidays and city breaks
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  • Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Crete

    Luxury family accommodation in Crete, with a private beach and amazing facilites and surroundings.

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  • Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, Sicily

    Luxurious resort in Sicily offering complete relaxation for adults and excellent children's entertainment.

    Special offer
    Exclusive 10% off Sardatur holidays
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  • Club Med Saint Moritz Roi Soleil, Valais

    A busy all-inclusive hotel in Saint Moritz, Switzerland, with plenty going on to keep the whole family busy, including ski classes and kids club.

    Special offer
    Last minute Club Med offers
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  • The Residence Mauritius, Mauritius

    5-star hotel on Mauritius, with white sandy beaches, tropical gardens, a superb spa and brilliant kids club.

    Special offer
    Free gift when booking with Take the Family
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  • Pullman Timi Ama, Sardinia

    This stylish hotel offers the ambiance and charm of traditional Sardinia, whilst being child-friendly.

    Special offer
    Exclusive 10% off Sardatur holidays
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  • Cala di Falco, Sardinia

    A family favourite offering hotel or self catering holidays, plus activities for young and older kids, in north-east Sardinia.

    Special offer
    Exclusive 10% off Sardatur holidays
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  • Villa Pia, Tuscany

    A stunning manor in rural Tuscany with self-catering apartments, but home-cooked communal meals are available, making meal times what they used to be.

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  • Martinhal Beach Hotel & Resort, Algarve

    Super-stylish accommodation on the Algarve, with childcare for all ages and often offering discounts for grandparents.

    Special offer
    Amazing luxury family holiday offers
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  • Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort, Lanzarote

    Luxury hotel in Lanzarote with free childcare for ages 3–16, excellent kids’ facilities, activities and entertainment and a dedicated family block with suites.

    Special offer
    Save a guaranteed 10% on Thomson holidays
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  • Forte Village Resort, Sardinia

    A luxury village of fun for everyone in Sardinia, offering the ultimate holiday experience and regularly voted the World's Leading Resort.

    Special offer
    Exclusive 10% off Sardatur holidays
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  • Chalet Eva, Savoie

    A spacious ski in/ski out fully-catered chalet in Reberty sleeping up to 21 people and with childcare included in the price.

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  • Periyali Villas, Zakynthos

    Attractive family villas in Zakynthos, in a quieter resort on this lively island with outdoor pools and close to the beach.

    Special offer
    A free gift when booking a Simpson Travel holiday
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  • Sani Beach Hotel, Halkidiki

    Family friendly contemporary luxury and service with sweeping views of the Aegean.

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  • Pierre & Vacances Premium Les Fermes du Soleil, Haute Savoie

    Luxury self-catering apartments with indoor pool and sauna, walking distance to amenities in the ski resort of Haute Savoie.

    Special offer
    Get up to €400 off Pierre & Vacances summer holidays
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  • Holiday Club Resort (Are), Sweden

    A stylish Scandinavian-designed family-friendly resort in a prime lakeside ski location in Sweden.

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  • Fowey Hall, Cornwall

    Great service and family-friendly facilities at the place that inspired Toad Hall, located on the south Cornish coast.

    Special offer
    4 nights for the price of 3
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  • Moonfleet Manor, Dorset

    Family-friendly, laidback and quirky, this country house in Dorset is  located on the coast and is full of family treats.

    Special offer
    4 nights for the price of 3
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  • Cuba Iberostar Varadero, Cuba

    4-star all-inclusive modern family resort superbly located on the beachfront with lots of entertainment in Cuba.

    Special offer
    Free Kids places with First Choice
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  • Holiday Village Flamingo Beach, Lanzarote

    An all-inclusive family resort in Lanzarote, mixing authentic Spanish charm, sun, sea, sand and so much more.

    Special offer
    Free Kids places with First Choice
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  • The Rosevine, Cornwall

    Luxury family holidays and breaks in Cornwall with a flexible twist – stay on a B&B basis, self-cater, or do a bit of both.

    Special offer
    The Rosevine Beach Babes offer
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  • The Athenaeum Hotel, London

    A 5-star hotel with luxury family apartments, just a 10-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus.

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  • Resort & Spa Le Dune, Sardinia

    Excellent family resort providing great adult and children facilities, located by a stunning beach in Sardinia.

    Special offer
    Exclusive 10% off Sardatur holidays
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  • Country Kids, Languedoc-Roussillon

    A family-friendly country estate  in Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France, with wonderful facilities for under-5s.

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  • Club Med Beldi, Antalya

    Catering well for young and older kids with clubs and activities, plus lots to keep Mum and Dad busy, or relaxed, at this all-inclusive resort on the southern coast of Turkey.

    Special offer
    Last minute Club Med offers
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  • Club Med Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud

    Ski classes for older kids, kid's club for the younger ones and everything you could need for babies so you dont have to pack it all in your luggage here to Switzerland.

    Special offer
    Last minute Club Med offers
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  • Club Med Hammamet, Hammamet

    Ideal for all-inclusive family holidays in Tunisia, with spacious rooms, comfy beds and great childcare and activities.

    Special offer
    Last minute Club Med offers
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  • Club Med Kamarina, Sicily

    Family-friendly all-inclusive bungalows for relaxing but active family holidays and breaks with children of all ages in Sicily.

    Special offer
    Last minute Club Med offers
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  • Center Parcs Whinfell Forest, Cumbria

    Set in lovely woodland on the edge of the Lake District, popular for activity-based, weatherproof family holidays or breaks.

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  • Movenpick Resort, Red Sea

    A spacious resort on a island peninsula amidst gardens and lagoons, directly located on the Red Sea with 3km of private beach.

    Special offer
    Free gift when booking with Take the Family
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  • Helona Beach Resort, Kos

    A luxury boutique hotel set on the beach in Kos, with a sister hotel close by offering all the activities, childcare and facilities you may need.

    Special offer
    Exclusive 7% off any Mark Warner family holiday
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  • Perdepera Beach Resort, Sardinia

    An intimate club for families with brilliant facilities, set on a beachfront, on the stunning island of Sardinia.

    Special offer
    Exclusive 7% off any Mark Warner family holiday
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  • Sea Garden, Bodrum Peninsula

    An all-inclusive 4-star family-friendly resort combining loads of activities for adults and children, in a quiet location on Turkey's Aegean Coast.

    Special offer
    Exclusive 7% off any Mark Warner family holiday
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  • Ocean Club, Algarve

    Spacious self-catering villas ideal for flexible family holidays with kids clubs, 2 pools and easy access to the beach, on the Algarve.

    Special offer
    Exclusive 7% off any Mark Warner family holiday
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  • ChaletHotel Schweizerhof, St. Anton

    Traditional style bedrooms, kept well maintained with a warm and friendly feeling plus a great standard of service from staff.

    Special offer
    Exclusive 7% off any Mark Warner family holiday
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  • San Lucianu, Corsica

    Stunning location on the island of Corsica, excellent childcare and facilities and only a short flight from the UK.

    Special offer
    Exclusive 7% off any Mark Warner family holiday
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  • Anassa, Latchi

    5-star hotel in Cyprus overlooking a beautiful beach with a selection of watersports and a yacht for guests.

    Special offer
    Free gift when booking with Take the Family
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  • San Agostino Resort, Peloponnese, Peloponnese

    A big sandy beach, enthusiastic staff, good food and great watersports makes this family resort in the Peloponnese, Greece a sure fire hit.

    Special offer
    Exclusive 7% off any Mark Warner family holiday
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  • Ritz Carlton Sharm el Sheikh, Sharm el-Sheikh

    With something to keep everyone happy, including kids clubs and sports, this luxury hotel in Egypt is a sure fire hit.

    Special offer
    Free gift when booking with Take the Family
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