2025 Family Summer Holiday

fWhether you’re thinking about your first holiday with a baby or want an adventure-filled trip to keep teens entertained, we can help you plan your perfect 2025 family getaway. Below, the team share some of their favourite destinations both near and far for an unforgettable family holiday. We know that how you holiday changes depending on how old the children are, so we’ve put together our top picks of where to go, whatever your kids age. Scroll to the age that best suits you!

It might seem a long way off, but booking 2025 summer holiday now means you get the luxury of choosing the best accommodation and flights at the best prices.

 

BEST WITH BABIES (AGED 0-2)

Unhindered by school holidays, make the most of travelling with a baby during those quieter months that shoulder summer. Not only will you benefit from off peak prices, you also don’t have to pay for extra rooms or a separate seat on the plane at this age, making a luxury holiday much more feasible.

Closer to home: Have it all in Greece

In those early years you might find it easier to holiday closer to home. The Westin Resort Costa Navarino is one of our favourite family destinations. Not only are all the facilities first class for every age, but babies are particularly well cared for at their Cocoon crèche. Infants from 4 months old can enjoy daily programs designed to support their development. There are also babysitting facilities, kids’ playground and aqua park.

Westin Resort Costa Navarino

Further Afield: Tropical Paradise In Mauritius

If you’re taking the plunge and travelling long haul (making the most of those days when your baby will happily sleep for hours) then the family friendly Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa is for you. With a perfect beach, shallow waters and numerous activities, everything is covered. There’s an enormous Explorers kids’ club which is open for babies through to 11-year-olds. And there’ s plenty of activities to keep the parents happy too.

Shanti Maurice Resort and Spa

 

BEST WITH TOTS (AGED 3-5)

With endless energy and minds of their own, children at this age need plenty of space and activities to keep them entertained. There are numerous resorts and hotels that make life that bit easier, offering excellent kids’ clubs and activities for parents after some much-needed downtime.

Closer to home: Sun & Sea In Greece

There are plenty of options but if we had to pick one, Eagles Palace Villas in Greece would be our favourite. Families looking for independence and space love staying here, as they have full access to everything the hotel has to offer – including the restaurants, spa and kids’ club – while having the privacy of a spacious villa. The amazing location and views don’t hurt either.

Eagles Palace

Further Afield: Ocean Exploring In Abu Dhabi

Seriously underrated when it comes to families, Abu Dhabi isn’t all glitz, glamour and skyscrapers. There are numerous hotel groups that cater to families looking for year-round sunshine. Saadiyat Rotana Resort has a prime beach spot on one of the Middle East’s most beautiful natural islands surrounded by wildlife and a haven for turtles and dolphins. There’s a kids club to keep the little ones entertained while parents can enjoy some well-earned R&R.

Saadiyat Rotana Resort

 

BEST WITH UNDER 10’s (AGED 6-10)

Kids at this age are inquisitive and full of energy, so it’s often considered the ‘sweet spot’ for travel, when kids are keen and confident to make the most of their holiday and the fun activities on offer.

Closer to home: Water Sports In Turkey

Hillside Beach Club is a luxury resort in Turkey, home to three beaches and endless activities at the water sports centre, like water skiing, knee boarding, scuba diving and sailing. There’s a fantastic kids club that has two children’s pools, four waterslides, a sandpit, playground, and a mini disco. Grown ups can enjoy some quiet time at the silent beach, adventure out on the water or relax in the spa, there’s something for everyone.

Hillside Beach Club

Further Afield: Exploring In Antigua

Antigua is one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful islands and Blue Waters Resort & Spa is one of the top hotels, offering a laid-back atmosphere and friendly staff who go above and beyond. Little ones can relax at the incredible kids’ club and enjoy activities such as cricket, fishing and arts and crafts, no day is without fun and adventure. There’ s plenty to keep the adults entertained too and you’ll also find delicious choices at the restaurant which have spacious decks facing the ocean for al fresco dining.

Blue Waters Resort and Spa

 

BEST WITH TWEENS (AGED 10-12)

This is an age where families will want to choose places that aren’t just about a kids’ club but enjoying activities and adventures together. It’s that sweet spot where they’re not too cool to hang out with their parents just yet.

Closer to home: Exploring The Sicilian Coast

Verdura is an elegant hotel with something for everyone, and its facilities are second to none. Adults can enjoy the 18-hole golf course, tennis academy, luxurious spa, private beaches and numerous swimming pools. Perfect for active children, the resort runs sports academies during the summer months and has a kids’ club with a pool, gym, trampoline and ping-pong tables as well as more creative activities.

Verdura Resort

Further Afield: An Adventure In South Africa

South Africa is a great year-round option with first-class cuisine, spectacular beaches, beautiful scenery and game rich reserves. The properties in our South Africa portfolio are well equipped for families with everything thought of – facilities, accommodation, experiences and more. From the luxury Kwandwe Private Game Reserve to the beautiful Ellerman House in Cape Town.

South Africa

 

BEST WITH EARLY TEENS (AGED 13-16)

Increasingly independent and a little“too cool for school”,  the standard family holiday might start to become boring or limiting to your teen. Now is the time to plan a fun and exciting holiday for bonus parent points.

Closer to home: Sailing Around Greece

Nothing says adventure like a luxury sailing holiday. Offering the combination of a five-star staffed villa, a private beach, a personal water-sports centre it’s the perfect holiday for teens after excitement, activities and relaxation. No sailing experience is necessary and we guarantee you will discover some of the most beautiful bays across the Greek islands while having total privacy onboard your yacht.

Sailing Holidays

Further Afield: Adventure In Costa Rica

You’ll never be short of things to do on a holiday in Costa Rica. With idyllic beaches, wild rainforests, active volcanoes and endless activities, there is so much to love about this destination. Enjoy sunset horse rides on the beach, try surfing, zipline through forests and jungles or get up close with the beloved sloth. One of our favourite hotels for a true adventure holiday is Pacuare Lodge.

Costa Rica

 

BEST WITH LATE TEENS (AGED 16-18)

This is the age to make the most of a once in a lifetime holiday, before the kids flee the nest. Make sure it’s one that they never forget. We recommend letting our experts craft a unique itinerary for your family rather than staying in one specific hotel.

A Unique Escape: Tour Of Sri Lanka

Top of our list would have to be Sri Lanka. Friendly locals, beautiful beaches, rich history and an impressive landscape. Our travel expert will put together a family friendly itinerary perfect for teens. Stay at the luxury Chena Huts in Yala National Park (home to elephants, leopards and crocodiles) or swim in the waters of the secluded Uga Jungle Beach.

Sri Lanka

Further Afield: An African Safari

For a real, once in a lifetime adventure a safari is the perfect choice. Fire up your children’s imaginations, introduce them to different cultures, get up close to some of most iconic animals you can imagine and create memories they’ll never forget. Whatever their age, you’ll be promised unrivalled experiences, grand panoramas and unlimited adventure. When it comes to planning your safari, it helps to talk to expert.

Safari Holidays

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