Family at the beach in Le Touquet, France

© JD Hestin

Family at the beach in Le Touquet, France

Reviews of summer family holidays

From as close to home as perennial family favourite France to further afield in Europe and then across the pond in North America, from campsite and holiday villages to luxury hotel and resorts via homely gîtes and plush villas, our world-class team of family travel experts have scoured the globe to provide an ever-growing collection of insightful reviews that offer you plenty of food for thought when it comes to choosing a family holiday that will suit both yours and your children's needs.

Deck of the Aspect Plus by Eurocamp

Introducing the new Aspect Plus from Eurocamp

Europe

The new 3-bedroom Aspect Plus is Eurocamp's top-of-the-range model, taking summer living to a new level. (Sponsored Content)

Mountain biking in La Clusaz

A Family Mountain-biking Break in La Clusaz, French Alps

France, Rhone Alpes

Rhonda discovers a charming Alpine playground with family-friendly mountain-biking trails and quirky bovine art.

On the Bellecôte Glacier.

A Summer Holiday in La Plagne and the Vanoise National Park, French Alps

Europe, France, Rhone Alpes, La Plagne

Rhonda and sons skip the crowds at the beach for ice caves, archery and orienteering in the mountains.

TUI BLUE swim up room

Reasons to book TUI BLUE properties for families this year

Top reasons to consider a TUI BLUE property for your next family holiday

Les Villages Nature.

A Outdoorsy Holiday at Les Villages Nature Paris, France

Europe, France, Ile de France, Marne-la-Vallée, Paris

We find out why the holiday village near Paris and Disneyland Paris is so good for immersing yourselves in nature.

Bernauerstrasse Berlin

A Berlin City Break with a Teen

Europe, Germany, Berlin

Rhonda and Ethan enjoy some post-GCSE bonding time exploring one of Europe’s most compelling cities.

Offer of the week

Save up to £500 on selected last-minute holidays in September and October with TUI - BOOK NOW!

Procida view

A City, History and Beach Break in Naples, Pompeii and Procida, Italy

Europe, Italy, Campania, Naples

Rhonda and boys are intoxicated by the life-affirming Campania capital, the nearby archaeological sites and one of the islands in its bay.

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.

Biscarrosse Plage.[copyright]© @BiscaGrandsLacs[/copyright]

A Family Holiday at Al Fresco Holidays' La Rive, Atlantic Coast, France

Europe, France, Aquitaine

Catherine gets reacquainted with camping at a holiday park handy for stunning Atlantic beaches.

[copyright]© Hotels Attitude

A Sustainable Family Holiday at the Zilwa Attitude, Mauritius

Indian Ocean, Mauritius

Rhonda experiences an eco-friendly resort inviting guests to truly get under the skin of the island.

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.

One of the resort's signature villas © Vila Vita Parc.

A Family Holiday at the Vila Vita Parc Hotel, Algarve

Portugal, Algarve

Suzanne and family rate a supremely child-friendly resort in southern Portugal.

Aphrodite Hills family villa

Best self-catering family holidays in Europe

Europe

Check out our hand-picked selection of great self-catering options across Europe.

Retallack resort in Cornwall

Best UK self-catering family holidays

United Kingdom

Recommendations for UK self-catering family holidays.

[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier

All-inclusive family holidays on the Indian Ocean islands

Indian Ocean

Our hand-picked selection of family-friendly all-inclusive resorts on the Indian Ocean islands.

Kids sailing at the Barcelo Maya

All-inclusive family holidays in Latin America

Latin America

See our recommendations for the best all-inclusive family holidays in Mexico and other parts of Latin America

Kids learning to dive

All-inclusive family holidays in the Middle East and Africa

Africa & Middle East

Our hand-picked best all-inclusive family holidays to the Middle East and Africa.

Exercise class at the Club Med on Bintan Island

All-inclusive family holidays in Asia

Asia

Check out our top all-inclusive picks for family holidays in Asia.

Kids learning to surf in the Caribbean

All-inclusive family holidays in the Caribbean

Caribbean

Explore our hand-picked selection of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean.

Kids eating ice cream on the beach

All-inclusive family holidays in Europe

Europe

Our hand-picked selection of great all-inclusive holiday options in Europe

Enjoy ice cream from the Gelaterie at Ikos Dassia.

Why all-inclusive holidays are great for families

Our perspectives on all-inclusive holidays around the world, with recommendations that your family will love.

The pool and restaurant at Ikos Porto Petro in Mallorca.

Luxury family holidays inspiration

Africa & Middle East, Asia, Australia & Pacific, Caribbean, Europe, Indian Ocean, North America, United Kingdom

Get inspired by our hand-picked luxury family holiday options in the UK, Europe and around the World

Galapagos Family Adventure Holiday.

Best Adventure Holidays for Families

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

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 friendly days out (Go Ape!)

Best Experience and Activity Days for Families

Our favourite activity days for families, carefully chosen by us, for you.

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

Statue of President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam © Vietnam National Administration of Tourism

A Family Holiday in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Asia, Vietnam

Dea and family learn about ‘the American War’ and Communism on a Southeast Asia trip

Watersports fun for all ages with Mark Warner.

Best Active Family Holidays for Mixed Ages

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

Kids club fun at for little ones Club Med.

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+

Azul Beach Resort, Riviera Maya in Mexico.

Best Luxury All-Inclusive Family Holidays

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

All-inclusive childcare at Ikos Dassia.

All-inclusive Baby- & Toddler-friendly Resorts

Europe

Our favourite all-inclusive baby & toddler-friendly resorts, carefully chosen for you.

Periyali Villas, Zakynthos.

Best Summer Sun Family Holidays for Babies and Toddlers

Europe

Explore our variety of hand-picked family holidays in the sun suitable for babies and toddlers.

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.

Sandy Balls Holiday Village in Hampshire

Best Holiday Parks for Families in the UK

United Kingdom

Browse our selection of the best holiday parks for families in the UK, crafted for your family.

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.

Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve.

Best Luxury Family Holidays in Europe

Europe

Explore our selection of the best luxury family holiday in Europe - you deserve it!

Chewton Glen

Best UK Luxury Family Holidays

United Kingdom

Enjoy our hand-picked selection of the best UK luxury family holidays

Dog-friendly lodges with Forest Holidays and Cropton Cabins.

Best UK Pet and Child Friendly Self-Catering Holidays

United Kingdom

Our carefully selected best pet- and child-friendly self-catering hotels in the UK.

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

Mark Warner's kids' clubs are tailored to each age group.

Best Europe Family Holiday Resorts with Kids Clubs

Europe

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

The Residence, Mauritius.

Best Family Holiday Resorts with Kids Clubs Beyond Europe

The team have selected the best holiday. resorts, that include kids clubs, beyond Europe.

Club Med Palmiye, Southern Turkey.

Best Family Holiday Resorts with Kids Clubs for Teens

Marrakech, Dubai, Saint Lucia, Europe, Mauritius

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.

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.

One of Featherdown's luxury glamping tents.

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.

Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus.

Best Winter Sun Family Holidays with Babies and Toddlers

The ideal places to take young children on a family holiday, carefully hnd selected 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.

Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Best Winter Sun Family Holidays with Teens

The best family holidays in the sun to bring your teens

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi.

Best Winter Sun Luxury Family Holidays

Our hand selected Winter Sun Luxury Family Holidays for the family.

Carlisle Bay, Antigua.

Best Boutique Hotels with Babies

Enjoy our selection of the best boutique hotels for baby friendly breaks, with childcare offered in some places.

Holiday Village Kos.

Best Holidays with Swimming Classes

Browse our selection of holidays with swimming classes

Mark Warner offer fantastic family holidays with watersports.

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.

Surf's Up on the Alentejo Coast

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.

Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus[copyright]Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus[/copyright]

Best Family Villas within Resorts

Europe

Enjoy our favourite self catering family villas within resorts

The view from Martinhal in Sagres, Portugal.

Best European Holidays and Breaks with Grandparents

Europe

Browse our range of European holidays and breaks to enjoy with all generaatons.

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.

Watergate Bay Hotel, Cornwall.

Best UK Seaside Short Family Breaks

United Kingdom

Our favourite short breaks for the family on the UK coast.

Outdoor pool at The Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa.

Best Family-Friendly Places to Stay with a Spa: UK

United Kingdom

Our favourite places to stay in the UK with a spa - you've earned it.

Outdoor spa area at Grand Palladium Palace Ibiza Resort & Spa.

Best Family-Friendly Places to Stay with a Spa: Europe

Europe

Browse our range of family friendly places to stay that include a spa - you deserve it.

Family relaxing in hot tub in Cropton

Family-Friendly Places to Stay with a Private Hot Tub

A selection of family friendly places to stay with a private hot tub.

Ikos Olivia Private Pool, Halkidiki

Best Places to Stay with Private Pools

Europe

Our favourite places to stay with your own private pool.

[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.

Cornwall Retallack Aquapark

Best UK Family Holiday Resorts with Kids Clubs

United Kingdom

A hand-picked selection of resorts in the UK offering childcare.

Swim-up rooms in the Lake House Villas at Hilton Dalaman.

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.

Muxima, Portugal[copyright]© Muxima, Portugal[/copyright]

20 Eco-friendly Places to Stay with Kids in Mainland Europe

Europe, Central Bohemia, France, Normandy, Poitou Charentes, Rhone Alpes, Ardèche, Greece, Crete, Peloponnese, Italy, Italian Lakes, Puglia, Tuscany, Poland, Portugal, Algarve, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Ibiza, Sweden

Rhonda roots out the most tempting places for a green family holiday on the Continent.

[copyright]© Domaine du Val

17 Sensational Self-Catering Properties for Family Holidays in France

France, Aquitaine, Dordogne, Brittany, Languedoc-Roussillon, Normandy, Picardy, Poitou Charentes, Provence–Alpes–Côte d'Azur, Rhone Alpes, Haute Savoie, Avoriaz, Flaine

From luxurious villas to rustic gîtes – our hot picks for self-catering holidays with kids across the Channel.

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.

La Paradeta, Barcelona.[copyright]© La Paradeta.[/copyright]

'Living Like Locals' on a Barcelona City Break with Kids

Spain, Costa Brava, Barcelona

Rhonda and family assess the pros and cons of 'authentic' travel.

Food stall in the Seychelles[copyright]© Seychelles Tourism Board[/copyright]

A Self-Catering Family Holiday in the Seychelles

Indian Ocean, Seychelles

Dea Birkett reluctantly tries a family beach holiday.

The fairy-tale castle and pool at the Fantasia Bahia Principe.

A Review of the Fantasia Bahia Principe, Tenerife

Europe, Spain, Canaries, Tenerife

Catherine checks out an ultra-child-friendly resort.

Learning to sail with Mark Warner.

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

Europe, Greece

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

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.

Pool at La Réserve holiday park on the Atlantic coast.

A Family Holiday at Camping La Réserve in Aquitaine, France

Aquitaine, France

We try out the popular holiday park on the Atlantic coast of France.

View over Eurocamp’s La Pointe St-Gilles

A Family Holiday at Eurocamp’s La Pointe St-Gilles, Brittany

Brittany

We check out a holiday park near the pretty Atlantic resort of Bénodet.

Estuarine crocodile sighting on a boat trip with Borneo Nature Lodge, Malaysia.[copyright]Borneo Nature Lodge.[/copyright]

Best Eco-friendly Places to Stay with Kids in Asia

Asia, India, Indonesia, Bali, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Krabi

Georgina tracks down the options for green family holidays across the region.

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.

Zac on the Presidential Suite terrace. [copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Family Holiday at the Elounda Peninsula All-Suite Hotel, Crete

Greece, Crete

We rate the luxury resort guaranteed to put a spring in everyone's step.

Zac kayaking at Levante Beach Resort, Rhodes.

A Mum-and-Son Holiday at Levante Beach Resort, Rhodes

Greece, Rhodes

Rhonda and Zac check out Levante Beachclub for an activity-filled holiday in Greece.

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.

Rogner Bad Blumau Hotel, Austria, in winter.[copyright]© Rogner-Bad Blumau Hotel & Spa

Unusual Places to Stay in Europe with Kids

Europe, Austria, Finland, France, Paris, Pas de Calais, Ireland, Italy, Sicily, Lapland, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden

Rhonda seeks out the quirkiest places to give your kids a Continental holiday they’ll never forget.

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.

Cani-rando in Loudonvielle, © Base Nordique Sherpa.[copyright]© Base Nordique Sherpa.[/copyright]

A Summer Family Break in the Vallée du Louron, Hautes-Pyrénées

Midi-Pyrénées, Hautes-Pyrénées

Catherine and family find out what the mountain resort of Loudenvielle has to offer during the warmer months.

Porto Katsiki Beach, Lefkas.[copyright]Simpson Travel.[/copyright]

A Family Holiday at Mousses, Lefkas

Lefkas, Greece

Abigail regains her sanity at a family-run, family-friendly complex on the gorgeous Greek island.

© Nipika Mountain Resort.

11 Eco-friendly Places to Stay with Kids in North America

New York, Southern California, Northern California, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Georgina hand-picks family-friendly eco-friendly accommodation in the USA and Canada.

Sligachan Campsite[copyright]© Sligachan Campsite[/copyright]

Top 5 No-Bookings Family Campsites Around the UK

United Kingdom, England, Cornwall, Cumbria, Scotland

The best sites that invite you and the kids to just pitch up, without reservations.

Hôtel Les Orangeries[copyright]© Hôtel Les Orangeries[/copyright]

A Break with Baby at Hôtel Les Orangeries, Poitou-Charentes

Poitou Charentes

Rhonda and husband find the perfect place to celebrate a special anniversary with their son.

Unwind on the deck of your treehouse at The Fish Hotel.[copyright]Open-air bathing at a treehouse at The Fish Hotel[/copyright]

Top Valentine’s and Romantic Breaks with Kids

Prague, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence–Alpes–Côte d'Azur, Alpes Maritimes, Greece, Rhodes, Venice, Andalucia, Mauritius, Mexico, Berkshire, Cornwall

Places where you can combine quality family time with some 'us' time.

A Powerboat Adventure and Snorkel Tour, Grenada, with Island Routes.[copyright]© www.islandroutes.co.uk[/copyright]

Best Caribbean Resorts with Kids

Caribbean, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Turks and Caicos

Rhonda rounds up the most family-friendly offerings in a region perfect for a dose of winter sun.

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.

A boat-ride in the Sarthe

A Family Break in the Sarthe, Northern France

Pays de la Loire

Catherine and crew stumble upon a secret corner of France far from the tourist hordes.

Sea turtles in Carlisle Bay, Barbados © Crystal Cove[copyright]

A Review of the Crystal Cove Hotel, Barbados

Barbados

Rhonda discovers the family-friendly delights of the Caribbean island.

Reading Road trip with the Sandals Foundation.[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Family Holiday at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, Caribbean

Caribbean, Turks and Caicos

Rhonda and her six-year-old son come face to face with rock iguanas and read to local schoolkids in the northern Caribbean.

Tróia Peninsula, Alentejo © Rhonda Carrier.[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Family Holiday in the Alentejo, Portugal

Europe, Portugal, Alentejo

Rhonda relives a trip to one of Europe's most star-studded destinations.

On Negril beach[copyright]Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Family Holiday at Beaches Negril, Jamaica

Caribbean, Jamaica

Rhonda and her 9-year-old check out the Caribbean's top-ranking hotel for families.

Taking it easy by one of the pools at the Costa Navarino, Greece.

Best Luxury Travel Products: Kids

Wellness and beauty expert Angelina Villa-Clarke looks at the best products for junior holidaymakers, from tots to teens.

Morzine's Monde de Morzna Festival

A Summer Break in Morzine, French Alps

Europe, France, Rhone Alpes, Haute Savoie

Catherine Cooper and family discover that there is much more to Morzine than skiing.

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

A Mum-and-Son Break with Mark Warner in Kos.

Greece, Kos

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

Boating on the Mecklenburg Lakes, Germany

Best Products for Family Cruises and Boating and Sailing Holidays

Germany

Angelina shares her tips for ultimate cruise control.

Shambhala and Dragon Khan, Portaventura.[copyright]Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Two-Centre Holiday at PortAventura and Playa de la Montroig, Catalonia

Costa Dorada, Barcelona

Rhonda and family discover that there’s more to the north-eastern Spanish province than Barcelona.

Bikes at the Old Swan and Minster Mill.

A Family Break at the Old Swan and Minster Mill, Cotswolds

The Cotswolds

Rhonda and crew discover a child-friendly oasis deep in the Oxfordshire countryside.

British products

Travel Products: Best of British

Our beauty expert samples the best home-grown travel products.

Ethan getting ready to tackle the bobsleigh on Mystic Mountain.[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Family Holiday at Beaches Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Caribbean, Jamaica

Rhonda and Ethan go sky-high in the Caribbean.

Houseboats on Lake Alqueva.

A Family Houseboat Holiday on Lake Alqueva, Alentejo

Portugal

Gemma offers a different take on Portugal with kids.

A horse and carriage in Spetses.[copyright]www.spetses.com.gr[/copyright]

A Family Villa Holiday in Spetses, Greece

Greece

A runner-up in our travel-writing competition relives a holiday highlight.

Long-Haul Family Holidays: Hamilton Island, Australia

Queensland, Australia

Nicole and family find a piece of paradise on the Great Barrier Reef.

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.

Cretan harbour @ Visit Greece.

A Family Holiday in Crete

Greece, Crete

Dea delights in her daughter following in her journalistic footsteps, inspired by the Greek island.

Trapeze fun with Circus Arts.[copyright]© Circus Arts Australia.[/copyright]

A Family Holiday in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia

New South Wales, Australia

Nicole rediscovers the hippy haven with her kids.

Les Belles Rives, Brittany

Europe Family Holidays: A Three-Generation Trip to France

Dordogne

Saffia bids farewell to family holidays with a final French road-trip with her folks.

Boat-trip with Excursions a Cabrera.[copyright]© Excursions a Cabrera.[/copyright]

An Insiders' Guide to Mallorca with Kids

Mallorca, Spain

Abigail gives the low-down on the family-friendly Spanish island.

Beach products for Dads.

Family Holidays: Best Beach Products for Dads

Ras al Khaimah, Asia, Australia & Pacific, New Zealand, Bermuda, Lemnos, Sardinia, Montenegro, Indian Ocean, Latin America, North America

Angelina sifts through the most effective products for dads looking to hit the beaches this summer.

Preveli Beach © Visit Greece.

A Family Villa Holiday in Crete

Greece, Crete

Nicole and family seek out the island's loveliest beach.

Kids on the beach

Family Holidays: Best Beach Products for Kids

Ras al Khaimah, Asia, New Zealand, Bermuda, Lemnos, Sardinia, Elba, Montenegro, Menorca, Latin America, North America, Florida Keys

Angelina divulges her tried-and-tested favourite products for kids headed for the sun.

Unwind with some yoga at BodyHoliday in St. Lucia.

Top 10 Mums' Breaks Without Children: UK and Abroad

India, Bali, Caribbean, Saint Lucia, France, Malta, Mallorca, Maldives, Leicestershire, Hampshire, New Forest, London, Surrey

Rhonda asks what mums really want, and where they can get it.

Mum at the beach with kids

Family Beach Holidays: Best Beach Products for Mums

Ras al Khaimah, Asia, Australia & Pacific, New Zealand, Bermuda, Lemnos, Sardinia, Montenegro, Menorca, Indian Ocean, Latin America, North America, Florida Keys

From prepping your skin to maintaining your tan, we show you how.

© Daintree Ecolodge

Best Eco-friendly Places to Stay with Kids in Australasia and the Pacific

Australia & Pacific, Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Fiji, New Zealand

Georgina unearths some of the most eco-friendly family holiday spots ‘down under’.

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

8 Ways to Make the Very Most of Your Center Parcs Break

Cumbria, Nottinghamshire, Suffolk, Wiltshire

A guide on how to make the most of your break

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.

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.

© Dog Bark Park Inn Bed & Breakfast.

Unusual Places to Stay with Kids Outside Europe

Africa & Middle East, Asia, Sri Lanka, Australia & Pacific, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Caribbean, Jamaica, Turkey, Mediterranean Region, Latin America, Chile, Brazil, North America, USA

Georgina digs deep for the world’s weirdest places to stay with kids.

© www.thello.com

A Family Trip to Florence, Italy, by Overnight Train

Italy, Tuscany

Rhonda and family take the slow route to Italy.

The climbing wall at Camping Lanterna.[copyright]Canvas Holidays.[/copyright]

A Two-centre Family Holiday in Slovenia and Croatia

Slovenia, Croatia, Europe

Lynette shares her recipe for a great extended-family break over two countries.

Canoeing on one of the lakes at La Croix du Vieux Pont.[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Family Break at Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont, Picardy

Picardy

Rhonda and family discover that there’s more to La Croix du Vieux Pont than location, location, location...

Collecting eggs at the Ferme du Moncel.[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Family Farmstay at La Ferme du Moncel (Feather Down), Normandy

Normandy

Rhonda and her city-kids go wild in the country.

© Visit Isle of Wight.

Life-Changing Family Holidays: the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Tracey and family find that they really do like to be beside the seaside.

Family holidaying with © Eurocamp.

Life-changing Holidays: the South of France

Provence–Alpes–Côte d'Azur

Maxine recalls a family holiday charged with domestic drama and long-term repercussions.

© Rhonda Carrier.

Top Tips for Enjoying French Markets with Kids

France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Ardèche, Talloires, Lyon

Fiona and friends introduce their kids to the life-enhancing pleasures of French markets.

Malta With Kids: Serendipity and Synchronicity

Malta

Nicole and family discover that all’s well that ends well when it comes to family holidays.

Kids hitching a ride from Dad's bike

Family holidays: Cycle-camping with Young Children

Brittany

A wonderful insight into a cycle-camping holiday with the family

An inhabitant of Bourazani Wild Life Resort.[copyright]© Bourazani Wild Life Resort.[/copyright]

A Family Holiday with Grandparents in Epirus, Greece

Greece

Jos looks back fondly on a family reunion in the country's northern mountains.

Learning about crabs with Barrier Island Eco Tours.[copyright]Barrier Island Eco Tours[/copyright]

A Family Holiday in South Carolina

USA

Dea catch their own dinner in the Barrier Islands.

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.

Souk shopping in Dubai © Visit Dubai.

A Family Break in Dubai

Dubai, Africa & Middle East

Nicole Grimsdale and family take advantage of an unexpected few days in the ever-changing city.

A treehouse at the Domaine[copyright]© Rhonda Carrier[/copyright]

A Family Break at Eurocamp Domaine des Ormes, Brittany

Brittany

Rhonda and family experience the popular Breton campsite from different angles.

© Visita Sevilla.

A Single-Parent City Break in Seville, Andalucia

Andalucia

The single mum and her teenage son get to grips with Spanish, tapas and flamenco in the Andalucian capital.

Tapas in Seville © Visita Sevilla.

A Family Road Trip from France to the Algarve

Andalucia, Algarve, Portugal

Teresa and family find ways to enjoy a long car journey to southern Portugal via Spain.

Cycling in Savannah.[copyright]Visit Savannah.[/copyright]

A Family Holiday in Savannah, Georgia

USA

Dea takes her daughter to discover her namesake city.

The lake in summertime.[copyright]www.stmoritz.ch[/copyright]

A Summer Family Break in St Moritz, Switzerland

Switzerland

Dea checks out the popular family resort, known for its winter appeal, during the warmer months.

Wild flamingoes in the Camargue © Tourisme PACA.

A Family Motorhoming Holiday in the South of France

Provence–Alpes–Côte d'Azur, Alpes Maritimes

Rhonda and family explore the Provence–Alpes–Côte d'Azur region by campervan.

[copyright]© Count Kálnoky's Cottages

A Family Holiday in Transylvania, Romania

Romania

A daring dinner with a Transylvanian count.

© Casa Leone, Chania Town.

A Single-Parent Holiday in Chania, Crete

Crete, Greece

Georgina and Arthur uncover untouristy gems on the family-friendly Greek island.

© MarBella Corfu Hotel.

A Single-Parent Holiday at the MarBella Corfu Hotel

Greece, Corfu

Single mum Judy Reynolds discovers that even the best-thought-out holidays don't always go to plan.

Mutawintji National Park © NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

A Family Motorhoming Holiday in the Outback, New South Wales

New South Wales, Australia

Louise ventures into wild places with her young family.

The Monaco, Alexandria, USA: Grandkids, Goldfish and Golden Retrievers

Washington, D.C.

Fun-packed holidays with kids and pets!

North Cyprus: Snow White's St Hilarion Castle

North Cyprus

Nicole and family find their mountain legs at a North Cyprus ruin.

A Long Island beach, New York State.[copyright]Visit the USA.[/copyright]

A Home Swap between Hampshire, UK, and Long Island, New York State

USA

Lynette exchanges homes with a family across the pond and lives like a local for a while.

Retro carousel at Winston-Salem's annual Dixie Classic Fair.[copyright]Visit Winston-Salem.[/copyright]

A Family Holiday in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

USA

Dea and family eat as the locals do by trying the city speciality - Krispy Kreme donuts!