Family Friendly Holidays

Family Holiday Destinations

The usual holiday hotspots are a good starting point for family friendly destinations. Holiday resorts like Albufeira (Algarve), Benidorm (Costa Blanca) and Playa de las Americas (Tenerife), are very well catered to families with lots of hotel options offering plenty of kids clubs, children's pools and day time activities.

Turkey

Destinations like Turkey have become much more affordable in recent years and when you've got a family to take away, every little helps. Some hotels in Turkey even offer things like water slides and water parks which will be sure to keep the children busy during the day. All inclusive is also a good option at Turkish resorts so areas like Bodrum and Dalaman are great family friendly holiday resorts.

Majorca

Majorca can be a great family getaway with lots of family friendly resorts, superb beaches and plenty to do, from dolphin watching boat trips to fun filled days out at a water park. Try areas like Alcudia and Cala d'Or which have plenty of bars and restaurants without being too "in your face".

Florida

Activities for families

Children's Clubs

For many families, a kids club is a must for a holiday. Laying by the pool in the sun might sound like your cup of tea but there's a good chance that the little ones will just end up bored. Children's clubs allow the kids to make friends, learn new skills and have lots of fun in the process. Even if it's just to give you a break from them for just an afternoon, be sure to book a holiday with some sort of children's club.

Water parks

Not everyone enjoys lying by the pool. Hotels with water parks or at least access to a nearby water park is a fantastic way to keep the holiday family friendly. Wizz down the slides or just chill out on the lazy rivers. Many water parks also have play areas for toddlers so while the older kids are racing down the flumes, the younger ones are splashing about in the pools.

Beaches

A hotel near a beach is another great family friendly option. It's a fun way to get out of the hotel and spend some time by the sea. Be sure to take buckets and spades to build those all important sand castles though.

School Holidays

The school holidays, whether Easter, Christmas or summer holidays can be a notoriously expensive time to go away. But we don't need to remind you of that, of course! Travelling outside of school holidays can seriously bring down the price of your break. Family hotels will often slash prices during term time to encourage more people to visit. After all, empty rooms are just a waste.

In recent years, despite fines, many parents have taken their children out of school during term time because the amount of money they can save on package holidays by going away off-peak versus during the summer school holidays, will cover the cost of the fine many times over.

Short Breaks

A short family break can often have the same effect, allowing you to jet off (or staycation) and enjoy time together. Shorter trips or staying in the UK can really help bring down the cost of your holiday. Theme parks like Alton Towers and Legoland, city breaks (both in the UK and abroad), and weekend beach holidays can also be just as effective and helping you get away, relax and enjoy family time.