Family Holidays
Best hotels in the Dominican Republic for family holidays
The Dominican Republic is considered one of the "best family holiday destinations" in the Caribbean, according to the travel website TripAdvisor.
Families invited to actively participate and give back on safari
Holidays where families can join in and help out without giving up all of their time to volunteering are growing in popularity.
A family holiday afloat in leafy Surrey
Despite being only 40 minutes from London, the River Wey in Surrey’s commuter belt is one of the South’s best kept secrets.
Be travel savvy this summer and apply early
Whether lying on a secluded beach, visiting family overseas, hiking in the hills or a city business trip is on the to-do list this summer, people are being advised to make sure they do not miss out by leaving their passport applications to the last minute.
2013 school holidays to cost UK parents over £7 billion
Parents will spend nearly £1,000 per child on childcare, days out, treats and food over the school summer holidays, according to research by the Nationwide Building Society.
Brits spend £12 billion in preparation for their summer holiday
New research from credit card company Capital One reveals holidaymakers’ extensive and costly efforts to prepare for their summer breaks, as they spend a collective £12 billion on clothes, beauty treatments, fitness regimes and other pre-holiday essentials.
Playing hooky for holidays?
New research on behalf of Nationwide Building Society suggests that the inordinate cost differential between holidays in and out of school term time is driving parents to take their children out of school in order to obtain an affordable family break, as 37% of those surveyed admitted they had taken their children out of school to get a good deal on a holiday.
Tips for a hassle free holiday
While going on holiday is something that most people plan and look forward to for ages, it can end up being quite a stressful experience.
School's out for summer
The summer holidays are almost upon us - fun for children but, daunting for mums and dads worrying how to keep the kids entertained for a whole six weeks.
Japan Journeys launch new 12-night family holiday
Japan Journeys, a leading specialist operator of tailor-made holidays and escorted tours to Japan, has launched a new 12-night dedicated Family Holiday package combining the best of Japan’s cultural and modern experiences for discerning families, starting from £5,895 (total for two adults and two children aged 11 or under).
Family activity holidays with Activities Abroad
If booking a family summer holiday is still on your to-do list, fear not. Family specialist Activities Abroad still has availability on a number of departures this summer.
Kayaking, fishing and feeding tortoises - It's Kids' Haven
Desroches Island, the luxurious remote island in the Seychelles, is set to launch Kids' Haven, to provide its younger guests with inspiring, exciting and unusual experiences and activities.
Gondwana Game Reserve in South Africa
The malaria-free Gondwana Game Reserve is South Africa’s hottest destination for independent self-drive family safaris.
The extended family holiday
Millions of grandparents are now tagging along on the family holiday, a study has revealed. Researchers found that four in ten adults are asking their own parents to come on the annual summer get-away in order for the whole family to spend time together.
Holidays help children do better in class, say parents
Education Secretary, Michael Gove recently proposed that school holidays should be made shorter to improve children’s academic performance.