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Self-catering
Hotel
Editors favourite
Kids Club
Legoland
The younger kids' themepark, with rides and attractions for children up to 12.
Disneyland Paris
Two themeparks in one, within easy reach of Paris and London too, celebrating their 20th birthday in 2012.
Feluccas & Pharaohs Family Holiday
The best and most popular family adventure trip.
Thailand Family Adventure
A combination of culture, friendly people, exciting activities, yummy food and stunning scenery in Thailand.
The Island of Gozo 7 nights
The island is an ideal base for activities thanks to its landscape of warm clear blue waters, tall cliffs and valleys.
Iceland Family Adventure
Visit the geysirs, ride Icelandic horses, explore the streets of Reykjavik, go whale watching, rock climbing, glacier walking.
Pyrenees Active Adventure
Huge diversity of landscapes providing the perfect backdrop for what is probably our most challenging family holidays.
Everest Teen Trek Teenage Adventure
A family adventure trek in the Khumbu Valley to see Everest and the mighty Himalaya in Nepal.
Lake District Summer 6 nights
7 days of mountains & lakes with fun family activities, and 3 star hotel accommodation.
The Ardeche Activities Abroad 7 nights
Explore the very best of France; canyon descents, canoeing, spectacular setting.
Atlantic Coast Activities Abroad 7 nights
Action-packed and fun-filled coastal family activity holiday with golden beaches.
Mediterranean Coast Activities Abroad 7 nights
7 nights discovering islands & inlets by boat & kayak, & interior by foot & cycle.
Julian Alps Activities Abroad 10 nights
Fabulous range of sports based around the Soca River in Julian Alps. 7 nights
Viva Cuba! Family Holiday
Fantastic beaches, jungle covered mountains, vibrant culture and stimulating history.
Saharan Sands Family Holiday
Leave everyday life behind as you journey by camel across the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Active in the Sinai Teenage Adventure
Ideal for active teenagers offering opportunities for exciting activities surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.
Teens on the Trail Teenage Adventure
An active itinerary in an ideal location, taking advantage of Peru's varied terrain.
Land of the Dragon Family Holiday
A journey of stunning contrasts through China. Modern, natural and ancient wonders, this trip has it all
Okavango to Victoria Falls Family Holiday
Escape to the untouched wilderness of Botswana to experience some of the most diverse scenery and wildlife.
Bulgaria Activity Week Family Holiday
Action-packed adventures (and a little culture!) amid the beautiful scenery of Bulgaria.
Pyramids & Petra Family Holiday
A journey across Egypt and Jordan, home to the wonders of many ancient civilizations.
Flavour of Malaysia Family Holiday
From high-tech to no-tech Malaysia is a fusion of cultural and natural wonders.
Big Cats & Dunes Family Holiday
Cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, fur seals, massive sand dunes and incredible landscapes, this is Namibia.
Camels & Kasbahs
A exciting insight into the amazing culture, history and scenery of Morocco.
Rift Valley Adventure Family Holiday
Classic camping safari revealing an astonishing diversity of landscape and prolific Rift Valley wildlife.
Land of Smiles Family Holiday
Ride through the jungle on elephants, explore beautiful caves and play on palm-fringed beaches.
Atlas Trails Teenage Adventure
A short trekking trip into the stunning Atlas Mountains staying in Moroccan villages.
Acorn Family Holidays in France, Ardeche
All-inclusive camping and multi-activity and adventure holidays in the Ardeche and Normandy.
Acorn Family Ski Holidays, Europe
Ski holidays designed especially for families in France, Italy, Austria, Andorra and USA.
Martello Beach Holiday Park, South East England
An excellent location to base yourself for the beach and explore the area.
Camber Sands Holiday Park, Sussex
A quality holiday park for families who love the beach.
Southview Holiday Park, Lincolnshire
Rated amongst the best holiday parks in the area.
Cala Llevado , Costa Brava
Incredible watersports programme on the warm Mediterranean Sea.
Tan Troed, Wales
Campsite in South Wales with stunning views and fantastic all-inclusive activities for the family.
Villeneuve, Aosta Valley
Raft the pounding water or paddle on a tranquil lake in the shadows of Mont Blanc.
Wild Luxury, Norfolk
Farm Stay Luxury Safari Lodges in open countryside by the coast.
Girlie Getaway at the Ice House hotel
‘We’re going on a girlie getaway. So we need to talk about girlie things,’ says Savanna, aged 10. ‘Like what?’ I ask. ‘Girlie things,’ says Savanna. ‘Like celebrities.’ ‘Celebrities are bor-ing,’ says Storme, aged 17, from the back seat. ‘What ...
Titanic - The Artefact Exhibition at The O2
‘I died!’ whooped my nine year old. ‘Drown-ed.’ We were at the Titanic exhibition at London’s 02. We’d each been given a White Star line boarding card, carrying the name of one of the doomed liner’s passengers. At the end was a list of survivors. ...
Fringe shows and teenagers
My teenager has adopted a hotel lobby. For the cost of a cappuccino, she sits in the soft cushioned comfort of the Radisson on the Royal Mile, just a few steps away from our hostel, perusing the Fringe programme. The Radisson is also a venue. Once, F ...
The Edinburgh Fringe - Day 1
Things have not gone to plan. That’s the first thing you learn about family holidays. I’d booked our accommodation in the fab Smart City Hostel, which has family rooms only yards off the Royal Mile, right in the centre of the Edinburgh Fringe action. I’ ...
The Ultimate Family Day Out with a Teenager
You might not even know if from this blog, but I have a teenager. And the reason you don’t know it is because she doesn’t like going with me anywhere, anywhere at all. So when I’m writing about my family’s travels, it’s usually about the nine-year ...
