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About Take the Family

Take the Family is the ultimate reference and booking service for parents seeking the world’s best family holidays and breaks. We select the most exciting and unforgettable trips both in the UK and abroad – holidays that you and your kids will be talking about long after you come home.

Decades of travel experience with our own kids, along with feedback from our clients over the years, makes us the expert source for savvy parents looking for inspiration on active holidays, adventure trips, city breaks, and resorts that offer something beyond the sun-lounger. Our hand-picked holidays will expand your horizons, perhaps teach you new skills or hobbies, and maybe even change your lives – and all help you make the very most of your precious family time together.

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Early booking discount on 2017/18 ski holidays

Save up to 20% when you book your Pierre & Vacances family ski holiday early.

Save an additional £50 on luxury holidays

Exclusive discount on villas, apartments and hotels this summer with Simpson Travel.

Our Favourite Holiday Types

Best European Pet- and Child-Friendly Holidays

Thinking of a European family holiday but want to take the dog? Check our our top picks of places to stay.

Solo-Parent Holidays and Breaks

Take a look at our hand-picked, specialised single-parent holidays ideal for mums or dads and kids.

Let Us Inspire You: Features

Unusual Places to Stay in Europe with Kids

A Family Holiday at Premium Residence Crvena Luka Apartments & Villas, Croatia

Rhonda checks out a great-value, family-friendly resort on a gorgeous sheltered bay.

13 Thrilling Places to Find Fossils and Dinosaur Remains

Georgina digs deep to uncover the world’s most fertile fossil and dinosaur-bone hunting grounds.

Recent Blogs

6 Reasons to Choose a Self-catering Ski Holiday with Kids

There’s no getting round the fact that skiing isn’t a cheap family holiday – after travel, accommodation and food, you have to factor in additional costs that might include ski equipment hire, lift-passes, ski tuition, childcare and all...

10 Reasons to Spend Your Summer in Arc 1950

Here at Take the Family, we’re big fans of spending summer in the mountains – you can avoid the crowds (and high prices) of the beach resorts while taking advantage of a whole range of activities for all ages. Among the mountain...