Best family holidays in Europe

European family holidays

We’ve picked our favourite destinations that have all the ingredients for a fun and memorable holiday for everyone – grown ups and children alike. From spending the entire day in the pool, to learning to surf; taking a boat out to explore neighbouring islands, to cycling to a local market, or to learning to cook a local dish. The possibilities are limitless.


And whether you’re staying in a hotel or a villa, we’ll advise on the most suitable accommodation, help with your itinerary, arrange childcare and make sure that it really is a holiday. We are parents ourselves so we know what details are needed to turn  a good family holiday into a great family holiday!

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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Greece

Canaves Oia Epitome - Santorini, Greece
Luxury Hotel
49 suites & villas
FamilyCouplesFriendsPoolSpa
"Live like Greek gods"
Price From
€345
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Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa - Crete, Greece
Luxury Hotel
70 rooms, suites & villas
FamilyFamily – TeensFamily – TotsCouplesLarge GroupsBeachPoolWatersportsRuralAdventureCyclingSpaWellnessFitnessHotel VillasDog friendlyEcoShort BreakCultureFarm to Fork

"Elounda elegance"

Price From
€410 per room, per night.
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Cosme - Paros, Greece
Boutique Hotel
40 luxury suites
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
Family – TeensCouplesBeachPoolSpa
"Aegan jewel"
Price From
€690 per room, per night
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Cretan Malia Park - Crete, Greece
Luxury Family Hotel
223 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Philippa
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolWatersportsKids ClubCyclingSpaEco
'Authentic Crete'
Weekly Price From
€1,055 per person in a family room
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Daios Cove - Crete, Greece
Luxury Hotel
290 luxury rooms, suites & villas
Visited, loved & approved by Philippa & Gemma
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolKids ClubSpaHotel Villas
"A little slice of Hellenic heaven"
Weekly Price From
€2,317 per person in a family room
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Eagles Palace Hotel & Villas - Halkidiki, Greece
Luxury Hotel
157 rooms & bungalows
Visited, loved & approved by Holly, Philippa & Gemma
FamilyBeachPoolKids ClubSpaFitnessHotel Villas
“Take a boat out for the day & anchor off a secluded beach”
Weekly Price From
€830 per person in a family room
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Elounda Peninsula - Crete, Greece
Luxury Hotel
52 suites & villas
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolKids ClubSpaHotel Villas
"All suite accommodation with views over the Aegean as far as the eye can see"
Weekly Price From
€1,930 per person in a family room
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Parīlio, Member of Design Hotels - Paros, Greece
Boutique Hotel
33 suites
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolSpaCulture
"Sun kissed luxury"
Price From
€495 per room, per night
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Porto Zante - Zakynthos, Greece
Luxury Family Hotel
9 villas
FamilyFamily – TeensFamily – TotsFriendsBeachPoolWatersportsKids ClubSpa
"A very private oasis"
Price From
€2,600 per room, per night
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The Romanos Costa Navarino - Peloponnese, Greece
Luxury Hotel
321 rooms, suites & villas
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
Family – TeensBeachPoolHotel Villas
"Ionian elegance"
Weekly Price From
€1,945 per person in a family room
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The Rooster - Antiparos, Greece
Boutique Hotel
16 houses & a farmhouse
Family – TeensCouplesHoneymoonPoolRuralFarm to Fork
"The call of the wild"
Price From
€950 per room, per night
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The Westin Resort Costa Navarino - Peloponnese, Greece
Luxury Hotel
445 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
FamilyBeachPoolKids ClubGolfSpa
"Ultimate family experience"
Weekly Price From
€1,600 per person in a family room
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Vedema Resort - Santorini, Greece
Boutique Hotel
59 suites & villas
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
FamilyCouplesPoolSpaFitnessHotel VillasCulture
"Santorini sanctuary"
Price From
€550 per room, per night
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W Costa Navarino - Peloponnese, Greece
Luxury Hotel
246 rooms, villas & suites
Family – TeensCouplesFriendsBeachPoolWatersportsSpaWellness

"Greek chic"

Price From
€430 per room, per night
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Portugal

Areias do Seixo - Portugal
Boutique Hotel
32 rooms, villas, shelters & townhouses.
Visited, loved & approved by Holly, Philippa & Gemma
Family – TeensCouplesAdult OnlyHoneymoonBeachPoolSpaHotel VillasEco
"An adventure into the wilderness"
Price From
€495 per room, per night
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Bairro Alto - Lisbon, Portugal
Boutique Hotel
87 rooms & suites
FamilyCouplesFriendsCityShort BreakCulture
"Boutique capital bolthole"
Price From
€525 per room, per night
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FeelViana - Portugal
Boutique Hotel
55 rooms, suites, & bungalows
Visited, loved & approved by Philippa & Gemma
FamilyBeachPoolAdventureCyclingSpa
"Lazy days & adventure"
Weekly Price From
€560 per person in a family room
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Martinhal Sagres - Sagres, Portugal
Luxury Hotel
237 rooms, suites, townhouses & villas.
Visited, loved & approved by Holly & Philippa
FamilyFamily – TotsBeachPoolWatersportsKids ClubCyclingSpaWellnessHotel VillasSelf-Catered
"Beachfront family fun"
Weekly Price From
€560 per person in a family room
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Pine Cliffs - Algarve, Portugal
Luxury Family Hotel
217 rooms and suites
FamilyFamily – TeensFamily – TotsCouplesFriendsLarge GroupsBeachPoolWatersportsKids ClubGolfCookery SchoolSpaWellnessEco

"Perfection on the Algarve"

Price From
€430 per room, per night
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São Lourenço do Barrocal - Alentejo, Portugal
Boutique Hotel
40 rooms, suites & cottages
Visited, loved & approved by Holly, Philippa & Gemma
FamilyCouplesHoneymoonPoolRuralWellnessHotel VillasEco
"Where luxury meets rural idyll"
Price From
€600 per room, per night
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Sublime Comporta - Portugal
Boutique Hotel
55 rooms, suites & villas
Visited, loved & approved by Holly, Philippa & Gemma
FamilyFriendsBeachPoolHotel VillasEcoFarm to Fork
“It really is all in the name.”
Price From
€565 per room, per night
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Vila Monte - Algarve, Portugal
Boutique Hotel
55 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Holly & Philippa
FamilyCouplesPoolRuralSpaFarm to Fork
"Southern Portuguese boho chic"
Price From
€450 per room, per night
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Vila Vita Parc - Algarve, Portugal
Luxury Family Hotel
203 rooms & suites
FamilyBeachPoolWatersportsKids ClubGolfSpaFitnessHot Tub

"Atlantic haven"

Weekly Price From
€1,400 per person in a family room
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Mallorca

Can Ferrereta - Mallorca, Balearic Islands
Boutique Hotel
32 rooms & suites
Family – TeensCouplesPoolSpaShort BreakCulture
"Relaxed luxury – Mallorcan style"
Price From
€695 per room, per night
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Convent de la Missió - Mallorca, Balearic Islands
Boutique Hotel
27 rooms and suites
Visited, loved & approved by Holly, Philippa, Gemma & Clare
FamilyLarge GroupsPoolSpaCityCulture
"Sophistication & chic in the city"
Price From
€358 per room, per night
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La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel - Mallorca, Balearic Islands
Luxury Hotel
74 rooms, suites & villas
Visited, loved & approved by Holly & Philippa
FamilyPoolKids ClubCyclingSpaCulture
"Mallorcan charm & character"
Weekly Price From
€6,000 per person in a family room
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Sant Francesc - Mallorca, Balearic Islands
Boutique Hotel
42 rooms & suites
FamilyCouplesPoolSpaCityCulture
"City slick"
Price From
€560 per room, per night
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Son Bunyola - Mallorca, Balearic Islands
Boutique Hotel
26 rooms & suites, & three private villas
FamilyCouplesPoolSpaShort BreakCulture
"Majestic Mallorca"
Price From
€600 per room, per night
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Menorca

Can Alberti 1740 - Menorca, Balearic Islands
Boutique Hotel
14 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Jo
FamilyCouplesCityShort Break
"Mahón magico"
Price From
€491 per room, per night
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Santa Ponsa, Fontenille, Menorca, Balearic Islands
Boutique Hotel
21 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Holly, Philippa & Vicky
FamilyBeachPoolCyclingSpaEco
"Reminiscent of times gone by"
Price From
€360 per room, per night
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Son Vell - Menorca, Balearic Islands
House
34 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
Family – TeensCouplesFriendsBeachPoolRuralCyclingShort BreakFoodie
"Magical Menorca"
Price From
€596 per room, per night.
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Torre Vella, Fontenille - Menorca, Balearic Islands
Boutique Hotel
17 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Holly, Philippa & Vicky
FamilyCouplesHoneymoonPoolRuralCyclingSpa
"Menorcan heritage & style"
Price From
€450 per room, per night
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Croatia

Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Luxury Hotel
158 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Philippa
FamilyCouplesBeachSpaCityCulture
“The destination of royalty & film stars”
Price From
€847 per room, per night
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Maslina Resort - Hvar, Croatia
Boutique Hotel
53 rooms, suites & villas
FamilyCouplesHoneymoonBeachPoolRuralSpa
"Modern Mediterranean luxury"
Price From
€440 per room, per night
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Sun Gardens - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Luxury Family Hotel
201 rooms & suites
FamilyCouplesFriendsBeachPoolWatersportsKids ClubAdventureCyclingSpaWellnessFitnessEco

"An Adriatic gem"

Weekly Price From
€1,045 per person in a family room
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Cyprus

Almyra - Cyprus
Luxury Family Hotel
187 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Holly & Philippa
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolWatersportsKids ClubSpa
"Cosmopolitan Greek chic"
Weekly Price From
€770 per person in a family room
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Amara - Cyprus
Luxury Family Hotel
207 rooms & suites
FamilyFriendsBeachPoolWatersportsKids ClubSpa
"Limassol luxury"
Weekly Price From
€2,470 per person in a family room
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Anassa - Cyprus
Luxury Hotel
166 suites & villas
Visited, loved & approved by Holly & Philippa
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolKids ClubSpaHotel Villas
"Family fun, adventure & luxury"
Weekly Price From
€1,600 per person in a family room
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Italy

7Pines - Sardinia, Italy
Boutique Hotel
76 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Holly & Gemma
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolKids ClubSpa
"Beachfront bliss"
Weekly Price From
€7,000 per person in a family room
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Borgo Egnazia - Puglia, Italy
Boutique Hotel
182 rooms, suites & villas.
Visited, loved & approved by Philippa
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolKids ClubGolfHotel Villas
"Whimsical luxury"
Weekly Price From
€2,360 per person in a family room
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Grand Hotel Tremezzo - Lake Como, Italy
Luxury Hotel
90 rooms & suites
FamilyCouplesFriendsPoolSpa
"Lakeside luxury"
Price From
€1,000 per room, per night
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Hotel Castello di Reschio - Umbria, Italy
Boutique Hotel
36 rooms & suites. 10 villas
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
FamilyCouplesHoneymoonPoolSpaWellnessFitnessHotel VillasFarm to Fork
"La bella vita"
Price From
€1,550 per room, per night
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Il San Corrado di Noto - Italy
Boutique Hotel
26 suites
FamilyFamily – TeensFamily – TotsCouplesFriendsBeachPoolRuralSpaWellnessEco
"Sicilian sophistication"
Price From
£800 per room, per night.
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L'Andana - Tuscany, Italy
Boutique Hotel
47 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolKids ClubSpa
"La dolce vita"
Price From
€459 per room, per night
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Lefay Lago di Garda - Lake Garda, Italy
Luxury Hotel
96 suites
FamilyCouplesPoolSpaWellnessEco
"Luxury at Lake Garda"
Price From
€470 per room, per night
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Masseria San Domenico - Puglia, Italy
Boutique Hotel
40 rooms
FamilyCouplesFriendsAdult OnlyBeachPoolGolfSpaShort Break
"Adriatic haven"
Price From
€839 per room, per night
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Oasyhotel - Tuscany, Italy
Luxury Lodge
16 luxury lodges
Visited, loved & approved by Jo
FamilyCouplesFriendsRuralCyclingWildlifeEcoFarm to Fork

"Fresh air with frills"

Price From
€545 per room, per night
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Verdura Resort - Sicily, Italy
Luxury Hotel
203 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Jo
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolKids ClubGolfHotel Villas
"A slice of Sicilian charm"
Weekly Price From
€3,170 per person in a family room
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Villa Cora - Florence, Italy
Boutique Hotel
44 rooms & suites
FamilyCouplesFriendsPoolCityShort Break
"Florence fancy"
Price From
€489 per room, per night
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Ibiza

7Pines Resort Ibiza - Ibiza, Balearic Islands
Luxury Hotel
185 suites & villas
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
FamilyFriendsBeachPoolKids ClubSpa
"Balearic heaven"
Weekly Price From
€2,570 per person in a family room
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Montesol Experimental - Ibiza, Balearic Islands
Boutique Hotel
36 rooms & suites
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolCityCulture

"Cosmopolitan classic"

Price From
€297 per room, per night
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OKU Ibiza - Ibiza, Balearic Islands
Boutique Hotel
189 rooms, suites & villa
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
FamilyCouplesFriendsBeachPoolSpa
"White Isle boho boutique luxe"
Price From
€450 per room, per night
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Six Senses - Ibiza, Balearic Islands
Luxury Hotel
116 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolKids ClubSpaWellness
"For free spirits"
Price From
€660 per room, per night
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Formentera

Gecko Hotel & Beach Club - Formentera, Balearic Islands
Boutique Hotel
30 rooms
Visited, loved & approved by Holly & Gemma
FamilyCouplesFriendsBeachPoolSpa
"Paradise found"
Price From
€445 per room, per night
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in France

70 Hectares et l’Océan - South West France
Boutique Hotel
32 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolAdventureGolf
"Idyllic and bijou"
Price From
€220 per room, per night
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Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa - Provence, France
Luxury Hotel
68 rooms & suites
FamilyCouplesFriendsPoolSpaHotel VillasShort BreakFarm to Fork
"Provence parfaite"
Price From
€750 per room, per night
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Domaine de Murtoli - Corsica, France
Villa
20 houses & villas, 9 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Holly & Gemma
FamilyLarge GroupsHoneymoonBeachPoolGolfWellnessHotel Villas
"Corsican castaway"
Price From
€300 per room, per night
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Domaine des Etangs - France
Boutique Hotel
29 rooms & suites
FamilyFamily – TeensFamily – TotsCouplesFriendsPoolRuralGolfWellnessHotel VillasEcoFarm to Fork
"Un petit secret"
Price From
£285 per room, per night
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Hotel de Toiras - Ile de Ré, France
Boutique Hotel
9 rooms & 9 suites
FamilyCouplesFriendsBeachPoolCyclingShort Break
"Bien vivre"
Price From
€430 per room, per night
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Hotel des Grands Boulevards - Paris, France
Boutique Hotel
50 rooms & suites
FamilyCouplesCityShort BreakCulture
"Bourgeois and bijou"
Price From
€409 per room, per night
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Hotel du Palais - Biarritz, France
Luxury Hotel
142 elegant rooms & suites
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolKids ClubSpaShort Break
"Aristocratic escape"
Price From
€800 per room, per night
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Le Bristol - Paris, France
Boutique Hotel
190 rooms & suites
FamilyFamily – TeensFamily – TotsCouplesPoolSpaCityShort Break
"A class above"
Price From
€1,881 per room, per night
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Le Burdigala - Bordeaux, France
Luxury Hotel
83 rooms
FamilyFamily – TeensFamily – TotsCouplesFriendsCityShort BreakCultureWineries
"Grand cru"
Price From
£240 per room, per night
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Les Hautes Mers - Île d'Yeu, France
Boutique Hotel
17 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
FamilyCouplesFriendsBeachPoolCyclingShort Break
"La vie tranquille"
Price From
€290 per room, per night
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Les Hortensias du Lac - Landes, France
Boutique Hotel
25 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolGolfSpa
"Vive la beach lifestyle"
Price From
€370 per room, per night
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Villa Clarisse & Spa - Ile de Ré, France
Boutique Hotel
9 rooms & suites
FamilyCouplesFriendsBeachPoolCyclingSpaShort Break
"Island life"
Price From
€450 per room, per night
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Tenerife

Bahia del Duque - Tenerife, Canary Islands
Luxury Hotel
386 rooms, suites & villas
Visited, loved & approved by Philippa & Jo
FamilyFamily – TeensFamily – TotsCouplesFriendsLarge GroupsBeachPoolWatersportsKids ClubSpaWellnessFitnessHotel Villas
"Queen of the Canaries"
Weekly Price From
€1,000 per person in a family room
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Ritz-Carlton Abama - Tenerife, Canary Islands
Luxury Hotel
459 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Philippa & Jo
FamilyFamily – TeensFamily – TotsCouplesFriendsBeachPoolWatersportsKids ClubSpaFitness
"Subtropical oasis"
Weekly Price From
€2,450 per person in a family room
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Spain

Marbella Club - Marbella, Spain
Luxury Family Hotel
130 rooms, suites & villas
FamilyCouplesBeachPoolWatersportsKids ClubSpa
"Old style glamour"
Weekly Price From
€2,360 per person in a family room
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Puente Romano Beach Resort - Marbella, Spain
Luxury Hotel
188 rooms & villas
FamilyBeachPoolKids ClubSpa
"A Spanish classic"
Weekly Price From
€1,560 per person in a family room
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Turkey

D Maris Bay - Turkey
Luxury Hotel
196 rooms, suites and villa
Visited, loved & approved by Clare & Emily
FamilyFamily – TeensFamily – TotsBeachPoolWatersportsKids ClubSpa
"Luxury beach retreat"
Price From
€801 per room, per night
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Hillside Beach Club - Turkey
Luxury Family Hotel
330 rooms
FamilyFamily – TeensFamily – TotsCouplesFriendsBeachPoolWatersportsKids ClubSpa

"Coastal paradise"

Weekly Price From
€680 per person in a family room
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Netherlands

Hotel de L'Europe - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Boutique Hotel
97 rooms & suites
Visited, loved & approved by Philippa
FamilyFamily – TeensFamily – TotsCouplesFriendsPoolSpaCityShort BreakCulture
"A Dutch master"
Price From
€870 per room, per night
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Pulitzer - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Boutique Hotel
225 rooms
FamilyFamily – TeensFamily – TotsCouplesFriendsCityShort BreakCulture
"Going Dutch"
Price From
€580 per room, per night
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Iceland

Blue Lagoon Iceland, The Retreat Hotel & Spa
Luxury Hotel
9 suites
Visited, loved & approved by Holly & Philippa
Family – TeensCouplesAdventureSpaWellnessShort Break
"Fire & ice"
Price From
£1,430 per room, per night
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Deplar Farm - Iceland
Boutique Hotel
13 rooms
Visited, loved & approved by Philippa
Family – TeensCouplesHoneymoonAdventureSpaWildlifeEco
"Off grid luxury"
Price From
£3,100 per room, per night
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Torfhús Retreat - Iceland
Boutique Hotel
25 suites
FamilyCouplesAdventureWellnessWildlifeEco
"Golden Circle adventure"
Price From
£1,580 per room, per night
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Denmark

Hotel d’Angleterre - Copenhagen, Denmark
Boutique Hotel
152 rooms & suites
FamilyCouplesHoneymoonPoolSpaCityShort BreakCulture
"Wonderful, wonderful"
Price From
£990 per room, per night
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Family, Family – Teens and Family – Tots Hotels in Sweden

TreeHotel - Lapland, Sweden
Remote Hotels
7 treehouses & 1 guesthouse
Visited, loved & approved by Gemma
FamilyCouplesFriendsSpaWildlifeRemote

"Rooms with a view"

Price From
£430 per room, per night
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Gemma - European Expert
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or call us on 01306 264005