Family Holidays
Family Holidays Made Easy
A family holiday is a chance to spend proper time together, away from school runs, work and everyday routine. The best ones have something for everyone: space to play, time to rest and a few experiences you will all talk about afterwards.
What that looks like depends on your family. A toddler, a ten-year-old and a teenager want very different things, and so do their parents and grandparents. Getting the destination, the accommodation and the pace right for everyone is where an independent UK travel agency like Auria can help.
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Holidays for every age
Children’s needs change quickly, and a holiday that suits one age may not suit another.
- Babies and toddlers
- Short flights and transfers, a shaded pool, a cot in the room and somewhere to warm a bottle make life much easier.
- Primary-school age
- This is the age for children’s clubs, splash parks, shallow beaches and plenty of new friends around the pool.
- Teenagers
- Water sports, activities, a little independence and reliable wifi matter more. Larger resorts and activity holidays often work well.
- Several generations
- When grandparents come too, a villa or neighbouring rooms give everyone time together and space of their own.
Time together, a change of scene
A family holiday does not have to be a beach resort, although for many families that is hard to beat. A villa with its own pool, a cruise with clubs for every age, a holiday park, a theme-park trip or a short break closer to home can all work beautifully.
It often helps to mix a little structure with plenty of free time: a day out or an activity every so often, and unhurried days in between. Children tend to remember the small things, such as a first snorkel or staying up late for ice cream.
What makes a holiday family-friendly?
- Rooms that fit
- Family rooms, interconnecting rooms, suites and apartments vary widely, so it is worth checking the layout and how many beds there really are.
- Pools and play
- Look for a children’s pool or splash area, and lifeguards if that matters to you. Some hotels have water slides or a small water park.
- Children’s clubs
- Clubs are usually grouped by age and may have limited hours or need booking, particularly for the youngest children.
- Food
- Flexible mealtimes, children’s menus and early dinner sittings help. All-inclusive makes the costs easy to predict.
- The journey
- Flight times, the length of the transfer and the time you land all matter more with children in tow.
- Beach and surroundings
- A gently shelving sandy beach, shade and somewhere to walk in the evening make the days simpler.
School holidays and when to book
If you are tied to the school holidays, you are travelling at the busiest and most expensive times of year. Family rooms, interconnecting rooms and villas are limited, and the best options are often reserved many months ahead, so it pays to plan early.
If your children are not yet at school, travelling just outside the peak weeks can mean quieter resorts and better value. Either way, tell us your dates and who is travelling, and we can help you find holidays that fit.
How Auria can help
Every family is different, and the details matter: the right room layout, a pool that suits your children’s ages, a transfer that is not too long. Give us your dates, your children’s ages and the rooms you need, and our travel professionals will work from there. That might lead to the right ready-made family holiday from a tour operator, or to a holiday we put together ourselves, with the flight times, rooms and transfers chosen to suit your family.
We look after the booking and are there to answer questions before you travel.
Current Family Holiday Offers
Below is a selection of current family holidays from Auria. It is not every holiday we can arrange, so if you have particular dates, a destination or a type of accommodation in mind, tell us and we will help you find something suitable.
Planning a holiday for the whole family?
Tell us who is travelling and what you have in mind, even if it is only a rough idea, and one of our travel professionals will talk it through with you.
