The Easter holidays are a great time of year to be travelling as a family. Many European destinations are beginning to heat up so you don't need to worry about travelling long haul with little people. However, if you are feeling the pull of more far-flung climes then we've got some longer haul suggestions for great Easter family holidays as well.

Easter Family Holiday Ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Spain – Canary Islands – Lanzarote – Macher – San Bartolome

    Lanzarote with the Family - Volcanoes, Coastlines and Island Life

    Treat the whole family to an eight-day getaway in Lanzarote, from Macher to San Bartolome

    8 days, from £1450 to £2150

  • One Country France – Paris

    A Family City Break to Paris - Croissants, Clue-Cracking & City Icons

    Parade around Paris with the family for four fun-filled days, making memories together and ticking off bucket-list sights

    4 days, from £1550 to £2000

  • One Country Sweden - Stockholm - Falun - Tallberg

    Exploring Stockholm and Dalarna - A Family Adventure to Sweden

    Embark on a week-long family adventure to Sweden, travelling from the buzzing capital to Dalarna’s natural landscapes by car

    8 days, from £1550 to £2000

  • One Country Spain – Andalucia – Seville – Donana National Park – Chiclana de la Frontera

    An Andalucia Adventure - A Family Road Trip from Seville to the Coast

    Treat the family to an eight-day Andalucian adventure, on a road trip from Seville to the coast

    8 days, from £1900 to £2400

  • One Country Italy – Florence – Rome

    Florence to Rome by Train - A Fun Family Getaway

    Explore Italy by train on this eight-day family getaway, from Florence’s art to Rome’s legendary sights

    8 days, from £1950 to £2650

  • One Country Portugal – The Algarve

    A Family Escape to the Algarve - Castles, Beaches and Sunsets off the Beaten Track

    Escape to the Algarve for a family adventure, full of secluded beaches, spectacular sunsets and fresh seafood 

    10 days, from £2000 to £2750

  • One Country Cyprus - Paphos

    Family Fun in Cyprus - A Week of Sun, Sea & Sightseeing

    Spend a sun-soaked week in Cyprus with the family, making the most of its year-round sunshine

    8 days, from £2150 to £2750

  • One Country Madeira – Funchal – Porto Moniz – Camara de Lobos

    An Active Adventure in Madeira with your Teens - Levadas, Rock Pools and Ocean Views

    Take your teens on 11 days of outdoor adventure in Madeira, hiking, kayaking and swimming in volcanic pools

    11 days, from £2150 to £2650

  • One Country USA  – Texas – Austin – Dallas – Fort Worth

    Cities, Ranches and Rodeos - Texas Family Adventure

    Explore tremendous Texas on this 12-day family adventure around the state’s iconic cities and rustic ranches

    12 days, from £2200 to £3550

Easter Family Holidays by country

Easter Family Holidays Guide

Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday

If the thought of planning a family holiday fills you with dread, as trying to find somewhere that has enough for the kids to do and food that they will eat as well as being somewhere you enjoy staying in seems almost impossible. This is where we come in. Between our consultants we've got children aplenty who range in age from new-borns to teenagers. So when we say we know what we're talking about, we really mean it. Between us we've dealt with the screaming on that first flight, the choruses of 'I'm bored' during the long airport transfers and the grumpy teenagers who never seem to look like they're enjoying themselves (even thought they secretly are); so we know the difficulties that come with travelling as a family, but also how best to overcome them.

If you're planning a luxurious Easter family holiday with young children then much-loved children's party people Sharky & George, who we've joined forces with, will put together a carefully selected goodie bag kitted with bits and bobs to keep the children entertained throughout the trip.

There is enough time to go a little further afield over Easter, perhaps to New Zealand for some adventure; Oman or Jordan to soak up some culture or to the Maldives or Mauritius for a blissful beach escape as a family. But by this time of year you can get your Vitamin D hit much closer to home, as much of Europe is warming up, so you don't have to venture very far to enjoy the beaches, cities and countless family-friendly hotels and resorts that are right on our doorstep.