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Your guide to UK school holiday dates in 2024

Our handy guide rounds up the school holiday dates for nine major cities in the UK so you can start …

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Published 1 February 2024

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Revealed! The cheapest all-inclusive destinations for families this summer are...

We’ve crunched the numbers at TravelSupermarket HQ to reveal the ten cheapest destinations for a sev…

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Updated 5 July 2024

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10 of the best family summer holiday destinations

Whether you’re after an action-packed break or relaxing beach escape, we’ve rounded up ten of the be…

Published 2 November 2023

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8 of the best family staycations in the UK

There's plenty of great options when it comes to family staycations in the UK. So, whether you've go…

By Beci Wood

Updated 20 May 2021

Coastal path with Hydrangeas, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal

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Bid adieu to the Algarve: 8 alternative family holiday destinations

Swap the Canaries for the Azores or Crete for Paxos! When you're looking for an alternative family h…

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By Cathy Toogood

Updated 5 July 2023

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5 min read

Top 10 family holiday ideas for Easter

Top 10 family holiday ideas for Easter

Published 29 March 2019

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7 of the best child-friendly city breaks

If you’re looking for a destination where you can pack loads of attractions your children will love …

By Rebecca Gamble

Published 15 April 2019

7 family holiday rip-offs – and how to avoid them

From budget-busting beach paraphernalia and sneaky baggage charges to the double-take-inducing cost of airport goodies, family holidays can quickly add up

Top destinations for families

Drone view of red-roofed white houses overlooking a golden beach and aqua seas

Algarve

Sunny day on golden Las Teresitas beachw tih sun-loungers and parasols on the sand

Canary Islands

Aerial view of golden Cala Mesquida beach and bright blue Mediterranean with sun-loungers on the sand

Balearic Islands

Aerial view of Playa Burriana, a golden beach lined with sun-loungers and palm trees

Costa del Sol

The medieval castle known as the Red Tower right on the clear, aqua waters of the Mediterranean in Alanya

Turkey

Red and white fishing boat from the water with whitewashed Agia Galini village in the background

Crete

Panoramic view of Kerkyra with pastel yellow buildings in foreground and the Old Fortress of Corfu in the background

Corfu

Swans in a lake on a sunny day with Orlando city in the background

Orlando

10 tips for saving money on your family holiday

To help keep your holiday spending in check, we’ve tapped our partners at First Choice for their top money-saving tips and tricks for your next family holiday.

Latest family holiday articles

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Why ages two and five are key for parents to save on holidays

Published 26 September 2024

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Understanding the new term-time holiday rules for parents

Updated 26 September 2024

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