Family Holidays
Family Holiday Ideas
A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Luxury San Sebastian
Seek out the best bar snacks in the city on a pintxos (Basque tapas) tour
3 days, from £930 to £1480
A Family City Break in Berlin - Four Days of Food and Fun
Enjoy a family-friendly long weekend in Berlin, soaking in its pretty parks, vibrant café scene and fun-filled attractions
4 days, from £1000 to £1350
Beaches & Mountains in Cyprus
Learn about Cyprus’ intriguing cultural heritage on privately guided tours
8 days, from £1245 to £1985
Live Like a Local in Moscow & St Petersburg
Due to the ongoing situation we regret that we are currently not considering trips to Russia. We hope for a swift return to normality so that our trusted partners in Russia can once again help you discover the beautiful side to their destination.
8 days, from £1445 to £2055
A Family Road Trip Through Spain & Portugal - Coastal Charm, Countryside Calm and City Scenes
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
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
Family Island-Hopping Adventure in the Balearic Islands
Discover the wonderful landscapes of the Balearics, including wild coastline, picturesque villages and unspoilt hinterland
8 days, from £1485 to £2430
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
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
We are family
The finest family holidays, tailored to your tribe
Tailored
to your family
Every family is different, with their own idiosyncrasies and interests. We relish the challenge of tailor-making a stress-free and inspirational family trip entirely from scratch. We know what questions to ask, what solutions will work, and how to weave everything together into one terrific and entirely tailor-made whole, whether it’s a 3G (Three Generational) trip or a parent and child bonding break.
Original
Service
Our exclusive Original Services come as standard with every trip. Check-in assistance, fast track security and lounge access (even if you’re flying economy) at UK airports, and access to our network of clued-up local Concierges in every destination to recommend and book experiences and family-friendly restaurants. All brilliant (if we say so ourselves) at the best of times; completely indispensable when travelling with children.
Life Is in
The Detail
We believe passionately that Life is in the Detail, so we are constantly on the lookout for new experiences. We regularly revisit our family-friendly destinations to find out what’s new and improved, what flight times work best, and what accommodation might no longer warrant the ‘family-friendly’ tag. We also hold client focus groups to hear the views of that key constituency – the parents.
Ahead
of the pack
Our family packs are something of a family travel first aid kit, ready to save the day in those ‘I’m bored’ moments like the airport arrivals queue. We’ve also weaved in some cunning challenges (‘what is the name of your language and how do you say “hello”?’) to nudge your knee-high nuggets into interaction with the locals when you’re in destination.
We are (quite literally) family
We’re both parents and family travel experts, and as such we appreciate the pressures and pitfalls of planning a top-notch family holiday. In fact, Co-founder Tom Barber’s children are such a tough audience that they’ve been christened the ‘Guinea Kids’; they’ve tried out several new trips and their feedback – both good and bad – has been invaluable in refining what works best for children and parents alike.
Stealth
Learning
Question: what’s the best way to teach your children new things? Answer: make it fun. That’s why we’re huge fans of what we call ‘stealth learning’. Whether that’s learning about a country from our destination specific family packs (as mentioned above), or from a guide who understands what works for children (more on this later), we believe travel can and should be every bit as informative as formal school time.
Our big
Black book
We work with the best guides in every destination, but while an art historian might be best to accompany a couple around a notable museum, an academic approach will likely prove a no-no with the niños. Instead, we might try to organise for a children’s book illustrator to take the family, and spark their imaginations. As the fishing phrase goes, you need to ‘match the hatch’.
Concierges
on speed dial
Our Concierges are your informed insiders, able to pull rabbits out of hats while you’re in their beloved destination. They also know what makes their spot special for children specifically, and can suggest and arrange experiences that the little ones will be talking about for years to come and which showcase the destination’s distinctive charms, from shadow puppet shows to cooking classes.
Sharky & George partnership
Along with our inflight activity packs, our partnership with children’s party people Sharky & George now includes three bookable add-ons to your holiday, which are total game changers for family travel. These are: a ‘Mind the Pack’ experience, where one of the Sharky & George team will come to your house and entertain the children while you get on with packing and pre-holiday admin; a Personal PIC (Partner-in-Crime) who joins you on your holiday and keeps the little ones occupied so parents can enjoy some downtime; and bespoke on-holiday immersive adventures, where the Sharky & George team can create unforgettable experiences for the whole family as part of your trip.
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Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
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Naturally, your two-year-old has completely different needs to your twelve-year-old, and so our selection of trips is designed to satisfy all ages and tastes. That means bottle warmers for the babies, supervised fun for the wild things, and fresh challenges for the teens. And what about their parents? The sheer joy of finding the magic family holiday formula.
Family Holidays Sharky & George-ified
We have teamed up with much loved children's party organisers Sharky & George to bring you the finest family holiday experiences. The partnership aims to improve each and every element of the holiday process, from expert advice at the booking phase to make those dreaded transfers fun, and providing activities and games at airports and in destination. Every child will receive a specifically tailored fun pack of ideas and adventures for them to enjoy on their own, with the family or while bonding with dad. Family holidays with Sharky & George now guarantee stimulating, fun and educational activities and adventures for the little ones while away, ensuring the holiday is genuinely family-friendly.