Whether your passion is culture (pyramids and sphinxes in Egypt, for instance, or the ancient civilisations of Jordan), nature (perhaps elephant-riding in search of tigers, or whale-watching) or outdoors activities (including extreme sports such as bungee-jumping and whitewater rafting), our expert reviews of active and adventure holidays for families both in the UK and around the globe aim to inspire your wanderlust and guide you in finding the right experience for you and your kids – one that has the potential to be life-changing for you all.
Finding our mountain legs at a North Cyprus ruin. More
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The bonuses of a group holiday for a single parent family More
Easy reach of London and swashbuckling forest and adventure. More
A family day out to Newby Hall More
Rhonda Carrier visits The Clos Lucé in France More
Rhonda Carrier takes the family to a UK ski centre to experience family fun in the snow More
Louise Laurie Rogers takes her young family across southern Australia More
Rhonda and family go treeeek or treating just outside Paris More
Dea and kids get to grips with horrible history in the Mexican capital. More
Rhonda Carrier looks at ways you can get involved in the Roald Dahl celebrations lasting through to November – and help raise money for charity. More
Rhonda and family have foodie fun in the hill country north of Florence. More
Deborah and her crew scour Norfolk for the best free family attractions, natural and cultural More
Nick tells us about family holiday options and excursions in Wales on a tight budget More
Lilly and family get on down in Dorset’s family-friendly festival. More
Follow the trail of Britain’s best-loved children’s writer on the day now named for him. More
Our cycling expert and his teenage family leave their bikes behind to take the broads view. More
Abigail rounds up the trips that will leave all the family enlightened More
Former teacher Georgina considers how to combine fun, freedom and learning within your annual trip. More
Former primary school teacher Georgina and her son play hookie to take a campervan jaunt around Britain. More
We take a long-haul trip to experience first-hand the fun for families throughout Antigua... More
Holidaying in the UK versus going abroad. More
We experience this fantastic family friendly resort More
Judy takes her son to Tunisia for an adventure More
The perils and delights of travelling with youngsters. More
Fiona and her son use paddle-power to discover an astonishing region of France. More
Legoland family themepark More
Dea and family take a trip on the Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. More
Five-star family fun at Scotland's Gleneagles. More
Teresa introduces her kids to walking in the mountains. More
Battlefield history comes alive in northern France. More
Log cabin life in Scotland's biggest forest park. More
St Moritz is best known as a backdrop for James Bond . More
Georgina details the best train trips to take with kids. More
A family holiday where parents can do their own thing and not feel bad about it More
Rhonda explores whether holidays can be more educational than school More
Andrew and his teenage kids taste the heady freedom of camping on the Isle of Skye More
Sarah and family see double in Balamory… sorry, Tobermory More
Rachel McLeod and family head to South America for the festive season More
A trip to Japan with teenagers More
Georgina gives the run-down on some of her favourite European museums. More
Do holiday absences really lead to lost learning? Dan dissects current government policy. More
Experiencing the lows and highs of a Breton campsite More
Rhonda and family check out a family-friendly resort on the beautiful Morbihan coast. More
There’s only one real way to see wildlife and bring ‘The Jungle Book’ to life, and that’s on safari. More
Abigail regains her sanity at a family-run, family-friendly complex on the Greek island. More
A gîte-based holiday in western France. More
2 Dads, 6 Kids, 48 Fun-packed Hours… More
Rhonda and family discover that there’s more to La Pont du Vieux Croix than location, location, location... More
Rhonda assesses the pros and cons of taking your family on a ‘trip of a lifetime’ More
Georgina hand-picks the best volunteering breaks for families around the globe More
A trip to the Nepalese foothills with young kids opens up a new world of family travel for Andrew & his happy band. More
Tracey and her son Angus go in search of real-life teddy bears. More
Georgina assesses the ups-and-downs of lone-parent travel. More
Rhonda Carrier checks out an award-winning retreat that’s perfect for a weekend with the kids – but preferably without! More
With the spooky season upon us, take the family in search of ghostly goings-on. More
Georgina finds many compelling reasons to let the train take the strain on family holidays. More
Rhonda and family take the slow route to Italy. More
Nick and family find that kids and culture can go together More
One family discovers a holiday village where everyone’s a child at heart. More
From barn owls to quetzals and hummingbirds, Georgina shares the best places to introduce kids to winged creatures. More
Rhonda seeks out the nicest ice around the globe for this year’s skating season. More
Tracey rounds up the UK’s best spots for those living on the sledge. More
How to see the wood for the pine trees when it comes to Santa holidays. More
Georgina hunts down the best eco safari lodges and other green lodgings for families. More
Georgina hand-picks the finest eco accommodation for families in America and the Caribbean. More
Georgina tracks down the most family-friendly green holiday options across Asia. More
A guide on how to make the most of your break More
Travel agency founder and father of three Peter Danford shares his tips for enjoying Beijing with children. More
Lucy Ace and family get into the holiday groove on the family-friendly Greek island. More
Georgina unearths some of the most eco-friendly family holiday spots ‘down under’. More
Tracey sounds out Britain’s best science experiences for kids. More
Rhonda discovers a family holiday that doesn’t forget that parents need a break too. More
Georgina roots out the best places to teach kids bushcraft and survival. More
Rhonda tracks down the best places to combine a little ‘me’ time with some family fun. More
Rhonda asks what mums really want, and where they can get it. More
Lily assesses the pros and cons of a weekend break in forest cabins with extended family. More
Georgina digs deep to uncover the world’s most fertile fossil and dinosaur-bone hunting grounds. More
Rhonda tests out the tastiest sights for chocoholics round the world. More
Theodora revisits a childhood holiday from the perspective of a parent. More
Abigail and family make a splash at some of southern England's wetter attractions. More
Rhonda and family get on their bikes in southern Derbyshire. More
Rhonda checks out the best solo and family breaks for fathers. More
Abigail gives the low-down on the Spanish island. More
Rhonda and clan sample an adrenaline-fuelled break at Barton Hall. More
Lily and family take the plunge – or try to – in south-west France. More
Theodora and son joy-ride along an Indonesian river. More
Nine-year-old Joe Cook and his Dad Andy (43) give their verdicts on the Aegean Coast resort. More
Theodora relives the awe – and the anxiety – of her son’s first scuba-diving experience. More
Rhonda and son experience the high life of the Swiss Alps. More
Nicole and family find a piece of paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. More
Takethefamily catches up with the adventurous traveller and father to two. More
Our Travel-writing Competition winner in the adults category. More
Our Travel-writing Competition winner in the kids (under-13s) category. More
Our Travel-Writing Competition winner in the teens category. More
Georgina and son discover history with a vengeance. More
Georgina and son go off the beaten track for wonderful wildlife, eco camping and more. More
Rhonda and son experience the chills and thrills of a Lapland holiday. More
Rhonda makes a bid for freedom – and fitness – at a family-friendly Devon hotel. More
Georgina casts her net for the best places to spot whales, dolphins and more. More
BBC journalist and travel company director shares his holiday inspirations. More
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