Family holidays

Family holidays

The Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls ride at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure.
Orlando in the summer holidays? This hack makes it affordable

The Sunshine State’s rollercoasters, waterparks and alligator adventures can be enjoyed for just £551pp — just follow our expert advice

Advice
Bay of Islands in New Zealand - one of the best family adventure holidays
Got children? These 14 holidays will excite them the most
Woman by a pool in Tuscany, holding a drink.
MOLLY GUNN
My holiday with my ex — the best we’d had in years
Parenting
Celebrity is one of the best cruise lines for families
Our go-to guide for choosing a cruise to suit all kinds of families
Cruises
A dragon-themed roller coaster ride splashing through water.
First look: welcome to America’s newest and most hyped theme park
Orlando
Leopard mother grooming her cub.
This is the perfect country for your first (easy) family adventure
Sri Lanka
Smiling woman eating noodles with chopsticks.
I’m a chef — here’s where I take the kids on a foodie day out in London
London
Fruit and drinks on a table surrounded by sofas with a view of the Italian countryside at Il Gelsomino Bianco, Lucca – one of the best family-friendly villas in Italy
I’m an Italy expert — these are the ultimate villas for families
Italy
Celebrity is one of the best cruise lines for families
Our go-to guide for choosing a cruise to suit all kinds of families
Cruises
Celebrity is one of the best cruise lines for families
Our go-to guide for choosing a cruise to suit all kinds of families
Cruises
A dragon-themed roller coaster ride splashing through water.
First look: welcome to America’s newest and most hyped theme park
Orlando
A dragon-themed roller coaster ride splashing through water.
First look: welcome to America’s newest and most hyped theme park
Orlando
Leopard mother grooming her cub.
This is the perfect country for your first (easy) family adventure
Sri Lanka
Leopard mother grooming her cub.
This is the perfect country for your first (easy) family adventure
Sri Lanka
Smiling woman eating noodles with chopsticks.
I’m a chef — here’s where I take the kids on a foodie day out in London
London
Smiling woman eating noodles with chopsticks.
I’m a chef — here’s where I take the kids on a foodie day out in London
London
Fruit and drinks on a table surrounded by sofas with a view of the Italian countryside at Il Gelsomino Bianco, Lucca – one of the best family-friendly villas in Italy
I’m an Italy expert — these are the ultimate villas for families
Italy
Fruit and drinks on a table surrounded by sofas with a view of the Italian countryside at Il Gelsomino Bianco, Lucca – one of the best family-friendly villas in Italy
I’m an Italy expert — these are the ultimate villas for families
Italy
The Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls ride at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure.
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Where to stay

Children on a walkway beside the sea at Martinhal Sagres resort in the Algarve, Portugal
REVIEW
Martinhal Sagres review: a fun, family-friendly Algarve pad

Stay steps away from a sandy beach at this hotel that goes big on activities to keep all ages happy

Algarve
Aquashow Park Hotel, Quarteira, one of the best family hotels in the Algarve
Our pick of the Algarve’s top family hotels
Algarve
JW Marriott Mauritius Resort with pool in foreground, at sunset
REVIEW
JW Marriott Mauritius Resort review: a beachfront stay that shows off the island’s best bits
Mauritius
Cala di Volpe, Porto Cervo, is one of the best hotels in Sardinia
Blissful beaches to kids’ clubs — Sardinia’s top hotels for families
Sardinia
The entrance to Pine Cliffs Resort, Portugal
REVIEW
Pine Cliffs hotel review: a stylish Algarve resort that has it all
Algarve
An outdoor dining space with sea views at Pine Cliffs Resort, of the best family hotels in Portugal
11 of the best family hotels in Portugal
Portugal
Accommodation buildings and a pool at Columbia Beach Resort in Cyprus
REVIEW
Columbia Beach Resort hotel review: a stylish, family-friendly stay in Cyprus
Cyprus
Cala di Volpe, Porto Cervo, is one of the best hotels in Sardinia
Blissful beaches to kids’ clubs — Sardinia’s top hotels for families
Sardinia
The entrance to Pine Cliffs Resort, Portugal
REVIEW
Pine Cliffs hotel review: a stylish Algarve resort that has it all
Algarve
An outdoor dining space with sea views at Pine Cliffs Resort, of the best family hotels in Portugal
11 of the best family hotels in Portugal
Portugal
Accommodation buildings and a pool at Columbia Beach Resort in Cyprus
REVIEW
Columbia Beach Resort hotel review: a stylish, family-friendly stay in Cyprus
Cyprus
Aquashow Park Hotel, Quarteira, one of the best family hotels in the Algarve
Our pick of the Algarve’s top family hotels
Algarve
JW Marriott Mauritius Resort with pool in foreground, at sunset
REVIEW
JW Marriott Mauritius Resort review: a beachfront stay that shows off the island’s best bits
Mauritius

What to do

Prater amusement park in Vienna
Europe’s best city breaks for families? Try these

Discover a wide range of destinations to suit the whole family, whether you want outdoor activities, culture or simply chocolate

Europe
Family walk up steep steps at indoor trampoline park at Zip World Llechwedd
10 of the best things for families to do indoors in the UK
UK
These are the best family holidays for a proper adventure
21 of the best family holidays for a proper adventure
Inspiration
Broomstick flying at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland
Your go-to guide for the best family days out in the UK
UK
Visiting the Southbank Centre in London is one of the best free things to do with kids in the UK
17 of the best free things to do with kids in the UK
UK
Aerial view of Vaujany, France, showing mountains, a village, and a waterfall.
The French Alps trip that finally made my daughter put down her phone
France
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck in front of Cinderella Castle.
I’ve found the perfect long-haul family holiday for three under-fives
Orlando
Broomstick flying at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland
Your go-to guide for the best family days out in the UK
UK
Visiting the Southbank Centre in London is one of the best free things to do with kids in the UK
17 of the best free things to do with kids in the UK
UK
Aerial view of Vaujany, France, showing mountains, a village, and a waterfall.
The French Alps trip that finally made my daughter put down her phone
France
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck in front of Cinderella Castle.
I’ve found the perfect long-haul family holiday for three under-fives
Orlando
Family walk up steep steps at indoor trampoline park at Zip World Llechwedd
10 of the best things for families to do indoors in the UK
UK
These are the best family holidays for a proper adventure
21 of the best family holidays for a proper adventure
Inspiration
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Cruise

Cruise ship and family photo.
Why we made our first big family holiday a cruise
Cruises
Seven of the most fun-filled kids’ clubs at sea
Cruises

Adventure

France

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Inspiration

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I followed DJ Seth Troxler for 227 days from Glastonbury to Ibiza

From the world famous festival to the island’s wildest parties, Expedition hears how the photographer Bill Patrick documented his journey

The village of Pyrgos in Santorini
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Mountains meet the beach in Mauritius
Your go-to guide on the best time to visit Mauritius (and what to do)
Mauritius
Zebras in the African savanna of Namaqualand - one of the bets places to visit in September
Time to plan ahead with these top places to visit in September 2025
Person standing outside a car, watching a sunset over mountains.
We were victims of Spain’s ‘highway pirates’. Don’t let it happen to you
Three people posing in front of a beach scene.
The UK beaches loved by Caitlin Moran, Alan Titchmarsh and more
UK
The village of Pyrgos in Santorini
These are the best spots to find some late-summer sun this year
The village of Pyrgos in Santorini
These are the best spots to find some late-summer sun this year
Mountains meet the beach in Mauritius
Your go-to guide on the best time to visit Mauritius (and what to do)
Mauritius
Mountains meet the beach in Mauritius
Your go-to guide on the best time to visit Mauritius (and what to do)
Mauritius
Zebras in the African savanna of Namaqualand - one of the bets places to visit in September
Time to plan ahead with these top places to visit in September 2025
Zebras in the African savanna of Namaqualand - one of the bets places to visit in September
Time to plan ahead with these top places to visit in September 2025
Person standing outside a car, watching a sunset over mountains.
We were victims of Spain’s ‘highway pirates’. Don’t let it happen to you
Person standing outside a car, watching a sunset over mountains.
We were victims of Spain’s ‘highway pirates’. Don’t let it happen to you
Three people posing in front of a beach scene.
The UK beaches loved by Caitlin Moran, Alan Titchmarsh and more
UK
Three people posing in front of a beach scene.
The UK beaches loved by Caitlin Moran, Alan Titchmarsh and more
UK
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Plan your perfect family holiday with our expert advice on the best family-friendly hotels, things to do, beaches, restaurants and places to visit in destinations including Greece, Turkey, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the UK. Whether you’re planning a city break, beach holiday or ski trip, our family travel guide has you covered.