Zebra on safari, Kenya

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Zebra on safari, Kenya

Reviews of active and adventure family holidays

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.

The Northern Lights over Jeris

The Best Bubble Holidays for 2021 and Beyond

Africa & Middle East, South Africa, Asia, Thailand, Australia & Pacific, Caribbean, Europe, Cyprus, Finland, Lapland, Indian Ocean, Latin America, Costa Rica, North America, United Kingdom, England, Cheshire, Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire, Scotland, Argyll, Wales, Snowdonia

We share the top contenders for family holidays far from the madding crowds.

Mount Rushmore. © Rhonda Carrier

A Family Adventure in South Dakota, USA

North America, USA

Rhonda discovers the wildlife and wild spaces of the Midwestern state with its rich Native American history and famous monuments.

Cropton Cabin © Forest Holidays

A Family Break at Forest Holidays Cropton Cabins, North Yorkshire

Yorkshire

Rhonda and family venture into ‘Gruffalo’ territory.

Geodesic domes © Loch Tay Highland Lodges, Perthshire.

30 Amazing Family Glamping Sites around the UK

Europe, United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Jersey, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Cornwall, Devon, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, New Forest, Kent, Lancashire, Norfolk, Staffordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Yorkshire, Scotland, Perthshire, Wales, Pembrokeshire

We round up the best places around the country offering 'camping for softies'...

Surfing in the UK.[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

Best Places for Surfing and Bodyboarding with Kids in the UK

United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Guernsey, England, Cornwall, Devon, Yorkshire, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Berwickshire, Wales, Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire

We look at the finest spots in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to take the family on a surfing break.

Blue Lagoon, Pembrokeshire.[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Family Camping Break in Pembrokeshire, Wales

United Kingdom, Wales, Pembrokeshire

Rhonda and crew seek out some blissful isolation – and some coasteering action – in a remote spot right on the coastal path.

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The Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, Iceland[copyright]© Conrad Williams[/copyright]

A Family Holiday in Southern Iceland

Iceland

Rhonda and family discover that Iceland isn’t a place that you can simply tick off your bucket-list.

Canoeing in Dorset.[copyright]© Jurassic Coast Activities.[/copyright]

Best Places for Canoeing and Kayaking with Kids in the UK

United Kingdom, Channel Islands, England, Cornwall, Cumbria, Dorset, Manchester, Merseyside, Liverpool, Northumberland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

We share the top spots to take to the water in England, Scotland and Wales, from lochs dotted with deserted islands to the open sea.

Exmoor wild ponies.[copyright]© Exmoor Pony Centre.[/copyright]

Best UK Walking and Hiking Destinations with Kids

United Kingdom, England, South East England, Cornwall, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, New Forest, Kent, Somerset, Suffolk, Sussex, Eastbourne, Yorkshire, Scotland, Wales, Snowdonia

We look at great walking and hiking spots in England, Scotland and Wales with kids of all ages, from tots in child-carriers to reluctant teens.

Kionslieu Farm, Isle of Man.[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier.[/copyright]

A Family Break on the Isle of Man

United Kingdom

Rhonda Carrier and family walk goats, brush up on their mountain-biking skills and spot seals on the British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea.

Kids enjoying Ridelines kids camps at Glentress in Scotland.[copyright]© Ridelines[/copyright]

Best Places for Cycling and Mountain-biking in the UK with Kids

United Kingdom, England, South East England, Cornwall, Derbyshire, Dorset, Kent, Norfolk, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

We round up the best places around the UK to take your kids cycling or mountain-biking, whether for a day out for a short break.

Galapagos Family Adventure Holiday.

Best Adventure Holidays for Families

Explore our choices of the best places to take your family on an adventure holiday

Ideal for the youngest of children; a short adventure in Lapland.

Best Adventure Holidays for Families with Toddlers

Take a look at our favourite options to take your toddlers on a family adventure trip

Morocco Family Adventure Holiday- perfect for those aged 5 and up.

Best Adventure Holidays for Families with Young Children

Browse our choices of the best adventure holidays for families with young kids

Vietnam Family Adventure Holiday

Best Adventure Holidays for Families with Teens

Explore our hand-picked selection of adventure holidays for families with teenagers

Family days out at Thorpe Park.

Best Theme Parks for Families

United Kingdom

Enjoy our carefully chosen selection of the best thrill-seeking theme parks for the family

Watersports fun for all ages at Lakitira Beach Resort.

Best Active Family Holidays for Mixed Ages

Browse our array of the best active holiday for families of all ages

Kids club fun for the little ones at Club Med Kamarina.

Best Active Family Holidays for Infants and Toddlers

Enjoy our range of the best active family holiday for infants and toddlers carefully selected for you

The Esplanade Hotel - Family Surf Breaks.

Best Active Family Holidays for Young Kids

Browse our array of active family holidays for young kids, hand-tailored by us, for you

Porto Heli Beach Resort, Greece.

Best Active Family Holidays for Teenagers

Browse our selection of the best active family holidays for the kids aged 11+

TUI SENSATORI Resort Azul Mexico.

Best Luxury All-Inclusive Family Holidays

Enjoy our selection of the best-luxury all inclusive family holidays

PGL Little Canada, Isle of Wight.

Best All-inclusive Budget Family Holidays

Europe

The best all-inclusive budget holidays for your family, carefully chosen by us

Porto Heli Beach Resort, Greece.

Best Summer Sun Family Holidays for Teens

Our favourite choices of summer fun for teenagers, chosen by us, for you.

Pointe St Gilles campsite, Brittany.

Best Holiday Parks for Babies and Toddlers

Europe

Our favourite holiday parks for babes and toddlers, hand picked for you.

Pierre & Vacances Premium Residence L'Amara, Avoriaz.

Best Winter Sports Luxury Family Holidays

Europe

Our careful choice of the best winter sports luxury family holidays for the family.

Camping la Ferme de la Serraz, Haute Savoie.

Best Pet-and Child-Friendly Campsites and Holiday Parks

Europe

The very best pet-and-child-friendly resorts for the kids, and your families pet.

Moonfleet Manor, Dorset.

Best UK Baby- and Toddler-friendly Resorts

United Kingdom

Our range of the best UK baby and toddler friendly resorts in the UK.

Almyra: Luxury and child-friendly perfectly combined.

Best Toddler-friendly Holidays in Europe

Europe

Enjoy our selection of the best toddler-friendly holidays in Europe

Esprit Ski - Family Ski Holidays in Courchevel 1850.

Best Winter Sports Resorts for under-5s

Europe

The best winter sports holidays for families with very young kids, hand tailored by us, for you.

Lakitira Beach Resort, Kos.

Best Europe Family Holiday Resorts with Kids Clubs

Europe

Enjoy our selection of family holiday resorts with kids clubs in Europe

Club Med Palmiye, Southern Turkey.

Best Family Holiday Resorts with Kids Clubs for Teens

Europe

Enjoy our array of family holiday resorts, that include kid clubs for teens

Periyali Villas, Zakynthos.

Best Baby and Toddler Self Catering Family Holidays

Europe

The best self-catering family holidays with babies and toddlers, hand selected by us, for you.

Retallack Resort and Spa, Cornwall.

Best self-catering family holidays with young children

Europe

We have selected the best self-catered places for families to stay in the UK and Europe.

Out for a walk with Esprit Ski.

Best Ski Holidays with Babies, Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers

Europe

Enjoy our selection of ski holidays for kids younger than 5

Young family ski holidays at Club Med Avoriaz.

Best Ski Holidays with young Children

Europe

Explore our favourite family ski holidays for families with young children.

Club Med L’Alpe d’Huez La Sarenne.

Best Winter Sports Holidays for Families with Teens

Europe

Browse our selection of the best winter sports holidays for families with teens.

Family Cycling Holiday: Quiet Lanes of Mallorca.

Best Farmstay Family Holidays in Europe

Europe

Our favourite European farmstays for the family, carefully selected by the team.

Country Kids, Languedoc-Roussillon.

Best Luxury Farmstay Family Holidays

The finest luxury farmstay family holidays, carefully tailored for the family.

USA Family Adventure Holiday, Western USA walking

Best Camping Holidays and Holiday Parks for Families with Teens

Active camping holidays for the families with older kids, carefully chosen by us, for you.

Pointe St Gilles campsite, Brittany.

Best Camping Holidays for Families with Babies and Toddlers

Europe

The very best baby-and-toddler-friendly campsites tailored for the family.

Holiday Village Kos.

Best Holidays with Swimming Classes

Browse our selection of holidays with swimming classes

Lakitira Beach Resort, Kos.

Best Family Holidays with Watersports Lessons

Europe

Our selection of the best water-sport holidays to enjoy with the family

Club Med Palmiye, Southern Turkey.

Best Family Holidays with Tennis Lessons

Our selection of family tennis holidays carefully selected for you.

The Esplanade Hotel - Family Surf Breaks.

Best Family Holidays with Surfing Lessons

Europe

Our favourite places for the family to learn to ride waves hand picked for you.

Golf practice at La Manga

Best Family Holidays with Golf Lessons

Explore our selection of the best family golfing holidays around the world.

Enchanted Village at Alton Towers Resort.

Best Theme Park Breaks

Europe

Explore our hand-picked selection of family-friendly theme parks to get everyone's heart pumping.

Setting out on the Tissington Trail.[copyright]Rhonda Carrier.[/copyright]

A Peak District Family Break

Derbyshire

Rhonda and boys enjoy one of Derbyshire's family-friendly cycling trails from a welcoming youth hostel base.

[copyright] © Fossil Expeditions, Florida[/copyright]

13 Thrilling Places to Find Fossils and Dinosaur Remains

Egypt, North America, Canada, USA, Florida, United Kingdom, England, Dorset, Isle of Wight, London, Shropshire, Yorkshire, Wales, Pembrokeshire

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

Learning to sail at Neilson's Baia dei Mora Beachclub

Best Family Holidays with Water-sports Lessons

Crete, Netherlands

Our hand-picked recommendations for resorts and holiday villages where learning water sports is part of the fun.

Football class at the Aphrodite Hills resort in Cyprus

Best Family Holidays with Football Classes

Dominican Republic, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Crete, Halkidiki, Sardinia, Tenerife, Hampshire

A hand-picked selection of hotels and resorts which offer football classes

Ibiza Holiday Village swim-up rooms

Best Places to Stay with Swim-up Rooms

Croatia, Crete, Montenegro, Ibiza, Mallorca, Riviera Maya

Our favourite family-friendly places to stay with private pools in wonderful destinations around the world.

Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik, Iceland[copyright]© Blue Lagoon.[/copyright]

A Teen Trip to Iceland

Europe, Iceland

Our travel agent Julie's eldest children take their first solo holiday in and around Reykjavik.

Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry ski area.[copyright]Rhonda Carrier.[/copyright]

A Family Ski and Snowboarding Holiday in Arc 1950, French Alps

Europe, France, Rhone Alpes, Savoie, Arc 1950

Rhonda and sons find the ski-in ski-out self-catering resort perfect for Easter on the slopes.

Wild camping in Scotland.[copyright]© Perth & Kinross Council.[/copyright]

A Wild Camping Holiday with Kids in Scotland

Scotland

Andrew and his teenage kids taste the heady freedom of camping on the Isle of Skye

The Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Review of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Disneyland California

Mallorca, North America, USA, California, Southern California, Los Angeles

Rhonda rides Han Solo’s iconic starship at Anaheim’s much-anticipated, billion-dollar Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Learning to sail with Mark Warner.

A Family Holiday at Mark Warner’s Paleros Beach Resort, Greece

Greece, Europe

Rhonda checks out the family activity holiday specialist’s new purpose-built resort.

The playground at the Rosliston Forestry Centre.[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier.[/copyright]

A UK Family Break in the National Forest, Derbyshire

Derbyshire

Rhonda and family discover the Rosliston Forestry Centre with its family-friendly cycle routes.

Sailing into Skye[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Family Cruise Holiday in the Hebrides, Scotland

Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland

Rhonda sees wildlife galore and discovers sustainable communities on a family-friendly cruise around Skye and the Small Isles.

Setting off to explore sea caves from Swanpool Beach, Falmouth.[copyright]Rhonda Carrier.[/copyright]

A Kids' Day Out at Elemental UK Beach Club, Cornwall

Cornwall

Rhonda Carrier waves her sons off on coastal adventures at Swanpool Beach in Falmouth.

Looking for Roman ruins in Longis Bay, Alderney.[copyright] © Rhonda Carrier.[/copyright]

A Family Break in Alderney, Channel Islands

Channel Islands

Rhonda and crew canoe over Roman ruins and sleep in a Victorian fort on the remote island of Alderney.

Catherine's son on the via ferrata at Roche à l’Agathe de Thônes.[copyright]Catherine Cooper.[/copyright]

A Family Break in Annecy and its Mountains, France

Haute Savoie, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe

Catherine and family enjoy the Haute Savoie capital and nearby peaks in the summer months.

A tapir spotted on a jungle night-walk at at Mutiara Taman Negara Resort.

A Family Adventure in Taman Negara National Park, Malaysia

Malaysia, Asia

Rhonda tries out jungle activities including wild swimming, a torch-lit swamp walk and a visit to an aboriginal settlement.

Coasteering in Sark[copyright]© Dea Birkett[/copyright]

A Family Break on Sark, Channel Islands

Channel Islands

Dea and kids find a magical spot for everything from coasteering to sheep-racing.

Space to relax at Mark Warner's Phokaia Beach Resort.

A Family Holiday at Mark Warner’s Phokaia Beach Resort, Turkey

Aegean Region

Rhonda takes a look at the active holiday specialist’s Turkish offering.

A moose in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario.[copyright]@NorthernEdgeAlgonquin[/copyright]

A Family Canoe-Camping Trip in Algonquin Park, Ontario

Canada

Our adult travel-writing competition runner-up takes her family on a digital detox in Canada's great outdoors.

On Les Bûcherons piste, Auris-en-Oisans.[copyright]Rhonda Carrier.[/copyright]

A Family Ski Holiday in the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski Area, French Alps

France, Rhone Alpes, Isere, Alpe d'Huez

Rhonda discovers a charming, peaceful and good-value spot for skiing with kids.

Giza.[copyright]Experience Egypt.[/copyright]

A Family Adventure Holiday in Egypt

Hurghada, Red Sea, Luxor, Cairo, Egypt

Nick and family enjoy an overnight train ride along the Nile and a river journey by traditional felucca.

Polar bears in Ranua Wildlife Park, Lapland © Activities Abroad.

5 Great Ideas for Christmas Family Holidays or Breaks

Caribbean, Turks and Caicos, Europe, Salzburg, Brussels, Denmark, Paris, Rhone Alpes, Lapland, New York, Cornwall, London

Inspiration for taking the kids away for the festive season, whether to visit Santa, hit the ski slopes or bask in the sunshine.

The Ghan © Great Southern Rail.

Top 15 Family Rail Journeys Around the World

Morocco, India, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Greece, Sicily, Turkey, Istanbul, Mexico, Peru, Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Scotland

Georgina scours the globe for the best family adventures by train.

Day of the Dead activities at the National Museum of Anthropology.[copyright]National Museum of Anthropology[/copyright]

A Family Break in Mexico City

Mexico

Dea and kids get to grips with horrible history in the Mexican capital.

Learning to make involtini with Sapori & Saperi.[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Foodie Family Holiday with Sapori & Saperi, Tuscany

Italy, Tuscany

Rhonda and her boys go on a 'gastronomic adventure' in the hill country north of Florence.

[copyright]© GVI - Volunteer Abroad

Best Family Volunteering Holidays in the UK and Abroad

Africa & Middle East, South Africa, Asia, Nepal, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Finland, Greece, Romania, Latin America, Costa Rica, Northumberland, Yorkshire, Pembrokeshire

Rhonda hand-picks voluntourism breaks with kids around the globe.

Bear-watching in Finland © Hotel Kalevala.[copyright]Hotel Kalevala[/copyright]

Going on a Bear Hunt in Kuhmo, Finland

Finland, Europe

Tracey and her son Angus go in search of real-life teddy bears.

The FlowRider © Retallack Resort & Spa.

A Family Break at Retallack Resort & Spa, Cornwall

Cornwall

Abigail and family make a splash at the five-star self-catering holiday village.

The outdoor pool at Sands.

A Family Break at Sands Resort Hotel & Spa, Cornwall

Cornwall

Rhonda and family check into – and check out – the award-winning child-friendly hotel.

Lesson with © Kingsurf.

An All-boys’ Surfing and Sightseeing Holiday in Cornwall

Cornwall

A visit to Magwan Porth awakes in teenage Patrick Cook a yearning to become a surfer dude.

Rhonda's son Ethan learning to waterski at Levante Beach Resort.[copyright]Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

An October Half-term Holiday at Levante Beach Resort, Rhodes

Rhodes, Greece

Rhonda and her boys have a blissful late break in the Mediterranean sunshine.

[copyright]© Ray Mears & Woodlore Limited[/copyright].

Top 10 Places to Learn Survival Skills with Kids

North America, USA, California, Northern California, San Francisco, United Kingdom, England, Devon, Kent, Sussex, Scotland

Georgina roots out the best children's and family bushcraft and survival courses.

Mountain-biking/fat-biking in Les Sybelles © Arvan VTT.[copyright]© Arvan VTT[/copyright]

A Family Ski Holiday in Saint-Sorlin-d’Arves, French Alps

France, Rhone Alpes, Savoie

Rhonda finds a great-value, child-friendly and very French resort with a short transfer time.

A humpback whale off Newfoundland © Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism.

Top 25 Destinations for Spotting Marine Animals with Kids

Pembrokeshire, Wales, Scotland, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Florida, USA, Canada, Argentina, Seychelles, Azores, Malta, Lapland, Greece, Bahamas, New Zealand, Fiji, Zanzibar, Oman, Egypt

Georgina casts her net for the best places to spot whales, dolphins and more.

Sailing on the Broads.[copyright]© Martham Boats.[/copyright]

A Family Sailing Holiday on the Norfolk Broads

Norfolk

Our cycling expert and his teenage family leave their bikes behind in favour of a boating break.

© Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort.

Top 10 Places to Meet Santa Around the World

Melbourne, Finland, Paris, Lapland, Sweden, New York, Birmingham, Berkshire, London, Yorkshire

We take a tour around the globe in search of the best places to meet Father Christmas.

Desert camp in Wadi Rum © Rhonda Carrier[copyright]Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

12 Reasons to Take the Kids on a Family Adventure Holiday in Jordan

Jordan

Rhonda rates the Middle Eastern nation as an unmissable family destination.

Joe and family mountainbiking in the Tirol, Austria[copyright]Andy Cook[/copyright]

A Summer Family Holiday in St Johann, Austria

St. Johann

Joe Cook, aged 13, and family experience what the Alpine resort has to offer in summertime.

SPECTRE ©2015 Danjaq, LLC, MGM, CPIL [copyright]SPECTRE ©2015 Danjaq, LLC, MGM, CPIL [/copyright]

‘Spectre’ Locations to Visit with Wannabe James Bonds

Morocco, Austria, Rome, London

We travel round the world in the company of the world’s best-loved secret agent.

Sarah and kids cycling in the Salzkammergut region of Austria[copyright]@Sarah Ebner[/copyright]

Cycling with Kids in the Austrian Lakes

Austria, Salzburg, Salzburg

Sarah Ebner and family explore the spectacular Salzkammergut region on two wheels.

Feeding marmots at the Parc Animalier.[copyright]Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Summer Family Break in the French Pyrénées

Hautes-Pyrénées, Midi-Pyrénées

Rhonda takes her 12-year-old son on an astronomical and wildlife adventure in the mountains of southern France.

Kielder Water holiday park in Northumberland

A Review of Kielder Water Lodges, Northumberland

Northumberland

We check out the family-friendly delights of the Kielder Lake region.

Surfing at Vazon Bay.[copyright]© Guernsey Surf School[/copyright]

A Family Surfing Break in Guernsey, Channel Islands

United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Guernsey

Rhonda discovers a surprising family-friendly surfing destination within a short hop of the UK mainland.

Damian Dibben in Venice.[copyright]Damian Dibben.[/copyright]

An Interview with Globetrotting Children's Author Damian Dibben

Venice, Rome, Italy, China, Egypt

The writer and Kids in Museum patron talks about his travels and how they have inspired his novels.

Ethan taking a trial scuba-dive in the Lakitira family pool.

A Mum-and-Son Break at Lakitira Beach Resort, Kos

Greece, Kos

Rhonda and her 10-year-old get in the swim at the popular Greek resort.

© PortAventura.

A Family Break at Costa Caribe Waterpark, PortAventura, Catalonia

Barcelona, Costa Dorada

Rhonda and sons check out the the Spanish theme park's aquatic attractions.

Water puppet theatre in Hanoi

A Family Holiday in Vietnam

Vietnam

Dea and kids find that the delights of this fascinating Asian country lie in the details.

Go Ape Tree Top Junior.

A Family Day Out at Go Ape Tree Top Junior Suffolk

Suffolk

A wobbly Gemma takes her little monkeys into the treetops.

Floating in the Dead Sea

Best Products for Family Adventure Holidays

Angelina recommends the best products to keep all the family fresh and energized on adventure holidays.

Plagne Centre/Funiplagne © Manu Reyboz[copyright]© Manu Reyboz[/copyright]

An Easter Ski Holiday in La Plagne, France

France, Rhone Alpes, Savoie, La Plagne

A mother and daughter late-season ski trip in the French Alps.

Rafting at Boreatton Park © Conrad Williams[copyright]© Conrad Williams[/copyright]

A PGL Family Multi-Activity Holiday at Boreatton Park, Shropshire

Shropshire

Rhonda and family rate PGL’s flagship site.

Walking in the French Alps

Best Products for Family Walking Holidays

USA, Canada, Talloires, Morzine, Haute Savoie, Ardèche, Ardeche, Hautes Alpes, Hautes-Pyrénées, Midi-Pyrénées, St. Johann, Tirol, Kaprun, Austria, Asia

Angelina Villa-Clarke hunts out the best products to keep you on the move.

Riana and friend Ethan on the giant swing at PGL Boreatton Park.[copyright]Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A PGL Family Adventure Holiday from a Disabled Child's Perspective, Shropshire

Shropshire

A disabled teen rates the famous family activity holidays.

Wildlife on a family adventure holiday.

Rosie Millard's Top Tips for Family Travel

Words of wisdom on travelling with kids from the journalist, broadcaster and author.

Setting up camp in the desert.

A Family Adventure Holiday in Egypt

Egypt

Georgina and family go off-road in the Sinai.

Costa Rican coastal scene © www.visitcostarica.com[copyright]www.visitcostarica.com[/copyright]

Family Travel Writing Competition Runner-up: Costa Rica

Costa Rica

A travel-writing competition runner-up gets a taste of 'real living'.

Terrain at Les Deux Alpes.[copyright]www.les2alpes.com[/copyright]

A Family Ski Holiday in Les Deux Alpes, French Alps

Rhone Alpes, Isere, Les Deux Alpes

A father’s and son’s takes on a ski trip to the French Alps.

Ripley in a reindeer sleigh in Lapland.[copyright]Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Christmas Break with Kids in Saariselkä, Finnish Lapland

Lapland, Finland

Rhonda and son experience the chills and thrills of a Lapland holiday.

Arthur making a new friend in Sri Lanka.

A Single-parent Holiday in Sri Lanka

Asia, Sri Lanka

Georgina and son go off the beaten track for wonderful wildlife, eco camping and more.

Roman columns at Jerash © Rhonda Carrier[copyright]Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

An October Half-term Family Break in Jordan

Jordan

Georgina and son discover history with a vengeance in the compelling Arab nation.

North Africa Family Holidays: Morocco, A Teen’s-Eye View

Morocco

Our Travel-Writing Competition winner in the teens category.

Balloon-rides over the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.[copyright]Visit Turkey.[/copyright]

A Family Hot-Air Ballooning Trip in Cappadocia, Turkey

Turkey

Our travel-writing competition winner in the under-13s category relives an unforgettable experience.

Tobermory, Isle of Mull © Visit Britain

UK Family Holidays: The Isle of Mull With Kids

Highlands

Our Travel-writing Competition winner in the adults category.

Ben Fogle.

An Interview with Ben Fogle About Family Adventure Holidays

North America, Tanzania

Take the Family catches up with the adventurous traveller and dad of two.

Braving the hanging bridge at Handeck.[copyright]Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Family Break in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Switzerland

Rhonda and son experience the high life of the Swiss Alps.

Cycling in the Languedoc

Europe Family Holidays and Breaks: Cycling in the Languedoc

Languedoc-Roussillon

Fiona enjoys a family bike outing French-style, complete with wine…

Family diving holidays

Family Activity Holidays: Diving with Kids

Phillipines, Bali, Indonesia

Theodora relives the awe – and the anxiety – of her son’s first scuba-diving experience.

Sailing at the Sea Garden.[copyright]© Hapimag.[/copyright]

A Family Holiday at the Sea Garden Resort, Bodrum, Turkey

Bodrum Peninsula, Aegean Region, Turkey

Nine-year-old Joe Cook and his dad Andy (43) give their verdicts on the Aegean Coast resort.

© Timbukar Whitewater Rafting.

White-water Rafting in Indonesia with Kids

Indonesia

Theodora and son get an adrenaline buzz in the highlands of Sulawesi.

Cycle holiday.[copyright]© Halfords.[/copyright]

A Family Cycling Break in Suffolk

Suffolk

Deborah and crew load up for family biking holiday

Wild Swimming with Kids in Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Languedoc-Roussillon

Lily and her kids go river-dipping in the Hérault.

Bedruthan Steps surfing.[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Family Break at the Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Cornwall

United Kingdom, England, Cornwall

Rhonda and son take to the waves with a surfing lesson at a family-friendly hotel on the Cornish coast.

Ethan gets ready to take off on a quad-bike.[copyright]Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A PGL Family Adventure Holiday, Torbay, Devon

Devon

Rhonda and clan sample an adrenaline-fuelled break at Barton Hall.

Alymra, Cyprus.[copyright]© Almyra.[/copyright]

Fabulous Father's Day and Year-Round Dads’ Breaks

Europe, Cyprus, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Andalucia, Barcelona, United Kingdom, England, Devon, London, Shropshire, Suffolk, Sussex, Yorkshire, Wales, Pembrokeshire

Rhonda checks out the best solo and family breaks for fathers, for Father's Day or all year round.

View over Santorini © www.santorini.gr.

Island-Hopping in Greece with Kids

Crete, Santorini, Greece

Theodora revisits a childhood holiday from the perspective of a parent.

© St Kitt's Scenic Railway.

A Family Holiday in St Kitts, Caribbean

St Kitts and Nevis, Caribbean

Emma and daughter discover a kids’ haven on one of the region's smallest islands.

Laser Combat at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest.[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Family Break at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest, Lake District

Cumbria

Rhonda rates a family holiday that doesn’t forget that parents need a break too.

Feynan Eco Lodge © Rhonda Carrier[copyright]Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

Top 25 Eco-friendly Places to Stay with Kids in Africa and the Middle East

Africa & Middle East, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar

Rhonda hunts down the best eco safari lodges and other environmentally friendly lodgings for families.

Husky-sledding in Lapland.

Choosing a Santa Holiday in Lapland

Lapland, Finland

How to see the wood for the pine trees when it comes to booking a trip to the home of Father Christmas.

Falconry in Dubai © Visit Dubai.

Top 10 Destinations to See Birdlife with Kids

Africa & Middle East, South Africa, Dubai, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Spain, Costa Rica, USA, Florida, Orlando, Birmingham, Norfolk, Pembrokeshire

From barn owls to quetzals and hummingbirds, Georgina shares the best places to introduce kids to winged creatures.

[copyright]© Nepal Tourism Board

A Family Trekking Holiday in Nepal

Asia, Nepal

A trip to the Nepalese foothills with young kids opens up a new world of family travel for Andrew and his happy band.

© Canoë Le Moulin.

A Family Canoeing Trip on the Hérault River, Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon

Fiona and her son use paddle-power to discover an astonishing region of France.

Huttopia.[copyright]© Huttopia.[/copyright]

Best Treehouses, Glamping & Unusual Camping Sites in Northern France

Brittany, Ile de France, Loire Valley, Normandy, Pays de la Loire, Picardy

Rhonda rounds up the top spots for luxury camping with your family in Normandy, Picardy, Brittany, the Loire, the Ile de France around Paris and Champagne-Ardenne.

Hot-air ballooning in Kenya[copyright]© www.governorscamp.com, Kenya[/copyright]

The Best Family Safaris

Kenya, Cape Town, Zambia

There’s only one real way to see wildlife and bring ‘The Jungle Book’ to life, and that’s on safari.

Family holidays: Japan: a Teen’s-Eye View

Japan

A trip to Japan from a teenager's perspective

Family holidays: Island Hopping in the Charente Maritime

Poitou Charentes

Ideal for sea-side loving families

© Brazilian Tourist Board - Embratur UK.

A Christmas and New Year Family Holiday in Brazil

Brazil

Rachel McLeod and family head to South America for the festive season

© Mecklenburg Vorpommern.

A Family Boating Holiday in Northern Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommen, Germany

Andrew takes to the waters of the Mecklenburg Lakes with his teenage daughter.

Summer family Pyrenees holiday: Hiking and Walking with Kids

Hautes-Pyrénées

Teresa introduces her kids to walking in the mountains.

Family Holidays: Near-Disasters With Kids

North America, Latin America, Asia

The perils and delights of travelling with youngsters.

© Skegness Pier.

A Family Campervan Break in Skegness, Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire

Jos takes his grandkids motorhoming to the great British seaside.

On the 'Star Wars' set © Discover Tunisia.

A Single-Parent Family Adventure Holiday in Tunisia

Tunisia

Judy lures Joe into the desert in search of 'Star Wars' destinations.

© Tropical Adventures.

A Family Holiday in Antigua, Caribbean

Antigua, Caribbean

We experience first-hand the fun for families on this fabulous island.

Family cycling in the Poitou-Charentes

Family Holidays: Cycling in the Poitou-Charentes

Poitou Charentes

Teresa Hardy finds out how her young family enjoy cycling and camping

Cycling in Brecon Beacons © Visit Wales

A Single-Parent Outdoor Activity Holiday in the Brecon Beacons, Wales

United Kingdom, Wales

Judy and Joe enjoy a sociable holiday including zipwiring and climbing.