8 Alternative Summer Holiday Destinations

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.

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Family Travel to Cala Galdana in Menorca Spain

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!

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Four Views Oasis in Madeira – Hotel Review

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.

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Layer Marney Tower in Essex

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

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Go Ape Leeds Castle Kent Review

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!

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