What if, in addition to making happy memories, children came back from their holidays having learned something new? How to light a fire, create an authentic Neapolitan pizza, identify a paw print.
26th February 2025 - Family Travel
In a longstanding family tradition, every year Original Travel Co-founder Tom Barber takes his children and parents on a bike ride around the medieval walls of the lovely Tuscan city of Lucca.
30th December 2024 - Italy Family Travel
Ask any parent what their children really want on holiday and they’d probably feel fairly confident coming up with the right answers, ‘ice cream’ among them.
28th October 2024 - Family Travel
In our totally unbiased opinion, there’s no better way to get youngsters excited about the world than with a family holiday. Hear us out (we’ve done our research).
18th September 2024 - Family Travel
Despite our little ones’ protests, education doesn’t have to be boring. Fill holidays with the right amount of hands-on activities, interactive tours and ancient wonders,
10th September 2024 - Family Travel
It’s only fair that everyone gets a say when it comes to planning a family holiday. Bearing this in mind, we decided to investigate what children want from family holidays,
23rd August 2024 - Family Travel
Planning a family holiday involves an element of democracy, and increasingly, youngsters are having a say and getting their way when it comes to choosing destinations.
16th August 2024 - Family Travel
Put one foot wrong during the planning stage, and holidays with under fives could quickly turn from utter bliss to utter chaos. Too hot, too cold, too tired, too bored.
7th August 2024 - Family Travel
Children may be small, but their packing lists are mighty. To keep them entertained, comfortable and mess-free while on the go is no easy feat. Luckily,
29th July 2024 - Family Travel
Sometimes, even the most enticing experiences can’t compete with a parent’s worst enemy – screens. Despite the world being full of wonders, occasionally all youngsters want to do is look down.
23rd July 2024 - Family Travel
Whether parents like to admit it or not, children have more of a say than ever when it comes to family holidays. Intrigued by this phenomenon, we set out to explore what exactly children want.
17th July 2024 - Family Travel
Teenagers and holidays – a recipe for equal parts family feuds and family bonding. According to Tom Barber, co-founder of Original Travel and Conde Nast Traveler’s Top Family Specialist,
1st July 2024 - Family Travel
When it comes to family holidays, one demographic stands as the most demanding – the truculent teen. Tom Barber, co-founder of Original Travel and Conde Nast Traveler’s Top Family Specialist,
20th May 2024 - Family Travel
Family holidays can be tricky at the best of times. But throw in a tantrum here, a mid-flight meltdown there and a stroppy teenager or two, and it might be enough to put you off.
15th April 2024 - Family Travel
American novelist Jack Kerouac once said all he needed was ‘a wheel in his hands and four on the road’. And while your initial idea of a family road trip
5th March 2024 - Family Travel
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 fast-tracking you through airport check-in and security to our network of local Concierges
