A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Hit the road along Brittany’s spectacular coastline on a five-day escape from Trebeurden to Saint-Malo
5 days, from £1300 to £1650
Drive through Romania from the waterways of the Danube Delta to the streets of Bucharest
5 days, from £1300 to £1650
Round up the family for this 15-day road trip through Spain and Portugal, from bustling Bilbao to beautiful Burgos
15 days, from £1450 to £1900
Treat the whole family to an eight-day getaway in Lanzarote, from Macher to San Bartolome
8 days, from £1450 to £2150
Spend a long weekend discovering Naples’ ancient streets, elaborate architecture and stunning coastline
4 days, from £1500 to £2150
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
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
Discover Rome’s wonders with your family, from the Colosseum to gelato parlours
4 days, from £1800 to £2900
Experience the all-encompassing energy of Athens on this five-day family adventure, soaking up the city’s storied splendour in a fun and engaging way
5 days, from £2100 to £2700
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
Reason one: May half term holidays might be subject to slightly higher air fares and accommodation rates, but that's as nothing compared to the hikes we parents can all unfortunately expect during the summer holidays or at Christmas. If you're restricting yourselves to one foreign jaunt in our warm(er) months, then why not make it May and staycate in summer? Or you could splash out and do both, of course.
Reason two: May in Europe should be properly glorious without being so hot you have to hop inelegantly across volcanically hot sand to reach the sea, or to slather the children in sheep dip volumes of sunscreen.
Reason three: Some further flung family-friendly destinations are at or near their best - weather-wise - at this time of year, so a May half term family holiday represents an ideal time to fly further afield to destinations such as the Caribbean, Malaysian Borneo and Mexico, especially given the off-prices.
So if you're planning a luxury family May half term holiday with younger children in tow, then remember that much-loved children's party people Sharky & George, who we work with, also put together a box of tricks filled with bits and bobs to keep the children entertained throughout the trip.
We could go on, or you could.
Our team of destination experts will get to know you and your unique requirements for your holiday
We work with you to build an ultra-personalised holiday itinerary with your choice of accommodation, experiences and activities
All of our holidays include little extras designed to make a big difference to your trip, from checking you in for your flights to our network of local Concierges
