Family Holidays
Visit the Alps during the summer for a surprisingly cheap holiday
With all the talk of Michael Gove looking to charge parents for taking children out of school during term time, it’s time to take action to avoid the peak holiday prices and opt for a different holiday destination this summer.
Parents prepared to take fines for term-time holidays
New research reveals that 17% of parents have taken their kids abroad on holiday during term-time – with over a third (35%) saying that they couldn’t otherwise afford to do so.
40 free, family-friendly bike rides unveiled in the Lake District
Fancy a gentle bike ride around the beautiful countryside that inspired the creation of Peter Rabbit? What about a family ‘cycling picnic’ on the tranquil shores of Coniston Water? These are just two of the leisurely experiences you can enjoy, with a programme of new, free guided bike rides across the South and Central Lake District.
Families could save £3,000 on a ski break by heading to Bulgaria
Research from M&S Bank reveals that Bulgaria is the best value ski destination this February half term, with a week’s holiday for a family of four costing £6,225. This is £3,000 cheaper than the most expensive destination, Switzerland, at a cost of £9,499.
2014: What’s hot for family holidays
With the busiest holiday booking day approaching next week, package holiday expert, Jet2holidays, and leading leisure airline, Jet2.com, have today revealed ‘What’s Hot’ for family holidays in 2014.
From toddlers to teens, adventure holidays have never been so good
Adventure holiday specialist Families Worldwide has added 10, new, exciting itineraries to its program for 2014/15 from a River Adventure in Croatia to a ground-breaking holiday of a lifetime to Colombia.
A family adventure in the Italian countryside
A great destination for an active family trip all year round, the Umbrian countryside will capture the interest of even the hardest to please young adventurers! Take the family on a memorable break in 2014 to embrace the authentic Italian lifestyle with pizza and pasta making, grape picking in the vineyards of Palazzone and long BBQ lunches amongst the olive groves.
From safaris to sailing, 'big trips' become more accessible for families
Family holiday specialist, The Adventure Company has added a number of ‘big trips’ to its small group family adventures programme for 2014, including an island-hopping sailing adventure in the British Virgin Islands, a trip to see the incredible wildlife of the Galapagos, and a safari and island getaway in Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Families set to spend over £600 million on days out this half-term
Parents will spend £86 per family on days out this October half-term according to research from American Express.
Have fun in the sun on a family holiday to Jamaica
With the British weather turning into grey skies and wet weekends, now is the time to book that winter-sun half term holiday to the Caribbean's most family-friendly island, Jamaica.
Fang-tastic fun this Halloween over half term at Retallack Resort
The 5 star Self Catering Retallack Resort & Spa on Cornwall's spectacular north coast is gearing up for a scarily good autumn break over the Half Term with friends and family.
Could technology mean game over for family time on holiday?
Children using technology on holiday could be distracted from quality family time, a new survey has revealed.
Last minute summer sun for cash strapped families
While times remain tight for a large majority of British families and many have had to make financial sacrifices, going on a summer holiday is not something they are willing to give up, according to recent insight from Asda Money.
Brits ditch holidays with friends in favour of family vacations
When it comes to holidays, it appears that the days of lads’ weekends and girlie getaways are on the way out, with 58 per cent of Brits admitting they prefer going on holiday with family rather than friends.
Two million head overseas for the great school summer getaway
ABTA - The Travel Association estimates that two million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas this weekend for the first weekend of the summer holidays for the majority of schools in England (26-29 July).