A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Spend a long weekend discovering Naples’ ancient streets, elaborate architecture and stunning coastline
4 days, from £1095 to £1565
Discover Rome’s wonders with your family, from the Colosseum to gelato parlours
4 days, from £1310 to £2090
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
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 £1500 to £1950
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 the scenic and cultural delights of the rugged hinterland, including a guided hike in the Bavella massif
8 days, from £1960 to £2695
Dial up the romance on this four-day retreat in pastel-toned Portofino on the idyllic Italian Riviera
4 days, from £2035 to £3040
Spend four days exploring the majestic city of Venice during this captivating family adventure
4 days, from £2150 to £2750
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
