We all know islands can get busy in the height of the season and large crowds can work to diminish that much sort after holiday vibe. So here are 8 great alternative summer holiday destinations that will offer so so so much more than busy hotels and crowded beaches.
Planning a holiday to Menorca? We highly recommend Cala Galdana as the place to base your adventures from. From shallow waters, great weather and good transport links, Cala Galdana is a great pick for a top family holiday in the Balearics. The flight time to Menorca is only 2 hours 30 minutes which is another reason why Cala Galdana is such an inviting option for families flying with small children. So, welcome to our comprehensive guide to the best of Cala Galdana with kids including: what do to, where to go, the weather and easy kid-friendly days out!
Beautiful Paphos. The birth place of Aphrodite, home to exquisite Roman mosaics, UNESCO heritage sites and a region of Cyprus with bags and bags of history. Here are 10 of the best things to do in Paphos with kids.
The beautifully temperate climate, the amazing exotic plants and the wild, rocky and exciting terrain make Madeira one for the bucket list - with or without kids! Here's our pick of 8 of the best things to do in Madeira with kids.
If you are looking to book a trip away to the Portuguese island of Madeira, the Four Views Oasis is the perfect place to base your adventures from. The Four Views Oasis is situated right on the waters edge at the bottom of the coastal town of Caniço. While here you can enjoy beautiful sea views, beach walks, time around the pool and some great food! Here's our Four Views Oasis hotel review.
I love finding places I have never been before. I especially love it when those places are right on my door step! Layer Marney Tower is a complete mix of grandeur and domesticity. One moment you are taking in the views on top of the lofty Tudor Gatehouse and the next you are jumping around with the chickens in the kids playground and the goats in the stables
If you told your kids you were going to take them high up into the tree tops and let them play around like little monkeys for the afternoon, what do you think they would say? Well, that's exactly what we told our little munchkins when we went to Go Ape at Leeds Castle in Kent and they could not have been more excited! I earned some proper 'cool parent' points with this trip!
Folkestone has the most beautifully refurbished old town and the best beaches. Here's our 5 Best Things to do in Folkestone.
Temple Cressing Barns in Essex is a wonderful day out with kids. Discover the historic Knights Templar and indulge at the Tiptree Tea Rooms!
Knole Park in Sevenoaks is a great family day out with woodland walks, wild deer and a history spanning Henry VIII to The Beatles!