May Half Term to Europe Holidays
May Half Term to Europe holiday ideas
A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
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Luxury San Sebastian
Seek out the best bar snacks in the city on a pintxos (Basque tapas) tour
3 days, from £930 to £1480
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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
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A Big Short Break in Northern Brittany - Sailing Trips, Shoreline Strolls & Seafood Suppers
Hit the road along Brittany’s spectacular coastline on a five-day escape from Trebeurden to Saint-Malo
5 days, from £1300 to £1650
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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From Naples to Sorrento - An Italian Family Getaway
Embark on a six-day family getaway through Naples, Pompeii and Sorrento
6 days, from £3250 to £4200
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Pint-Sized Puglia - A Luxurious Family Getaway
Enjoy eight fun-filled family days in Puglia, combining beach bliss, beautiful towns and unforgettable food
8 days, from £3900 to £6300
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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 £4150 to £5350
May Half Term to Europe Guide
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
If it's an active adventure you're after, you're spoilt for choice in Europe. Hike through Alpine meadows in Austria (with waterproofs to hand for the occasional rain showers); explore Croatia's dramatic coastline on a fun family kayaking trip; and wrestle the youngsters into wetsuits on a surf trip to Portugal.
For a more laid-back May half term holiday to Europe, make a beeline for the French Riviera which is starting to really warm up at this time of year - perfect weather for exploring the sophisticated seaside resorts and wandering along beautiful beaches. The Italian island of Sicily really comes into its own too in May, with comfortable temperatures and a fraction of the crowds than in summer.