Before You Book

There are so many factors to take into consideration when considering a family holiday that it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Our stable of family travel experts, all of whom travel widely with their own kids, have dug deep into their own experiences – positive and negative – to share with you their wisdom on everything from holidays with children of various ages or with twins or (God help you) multiples to single-parent holidays, travelling with disabled children and sticking to a budget.

Family Holidays And Breaks With Or Without Childcare
Parents' views about the merits or otherwise of family holidays with childcare or formal programmes can vary significantly, as can their childrens'. We share our perspectives.
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Hotels Or Self Catering?
Tips on whether to spend your next family holiday at a hotel / resort or self-cater for your family
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How Much To Budget By Holiday Type?
Our perspective on realistic budgets for different family holiday types at different times of the year
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Single-Parent Travel
Tips and ideas to help you make the most of single parent family holidays in the UK and abroad
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Who To Book With
Tips on whether to use a travel agency, tour operator or make your own independent family holiday arrangements
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Tips To Save On Holidays
Tips on saving money on your next family holiday and break, including benefits of booking online, using agencies and advice for making funds go further once on holiday.
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Travelling With Babies And Young Kids
Our top tips for travelling with babies and young children
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Travelling With Primary School Age Kids

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Travelling With Twins Or Multiples
Tips on planning the best possible family holidays with twins and multiples
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Travelling With Disabled Kids
Tips on the best possible family holidays and breaks with disabled children
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Travelling With Teens
Tips on the best possible family holidays with pre-teens and teenagers
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