Travel ideas for families 2012

Mum & Baby.....

Babygoes2

Tel 01273 230 669
www.babygoes2.com
Top baby-friendly travel destinations, advice on what to pack, where to go when and exclusive offers on everything from villas in France to hotels in Bali. Also good for sorting childcare, making sure pools are fenced off, and other details like being close to the beach. Honest advice.
£££: The Residence, Mauritius, awarded best long-haul holiday with childcare: 7 nights from £1735 per adult with half board and £650 per child, includes flights and transfers.
 

Tots to Travel

Tel 08452 694 126
www.totstotravel.co.uk
A team of trained mums have visited every property listed here, with special attention paid to all those things you’d worry about to
keep your pre-schoolers safe. Glowing customer service testimonials and lots of choice for every budget.
£££: Casita Amigo, Malaga, Spain: £820 per week.
 

Quovadis Travel

Tel 01279 639 600
www.quovadistravel.co.uk
With 25 years experience of finding luxury destinations for young families this easy-to-use website and personal travel advice service will provide you with unforgettable holiday memories.
£££: Garden House in the Algarve, Portugal: from £2015 per week for 2 adults and one infant, including flights and transfers.

Overseas Villas....

CV Travel

Tel 020 7401 1010
www.cvtravel.co.uk
Hand-picked villas and hotels in the world’s most sought-after locations. Snorkel the sparkly seas of the Caribbean or take refuge from the desert sun in a private oasis in Morocco.
£££: La Malletiere Villa, Morocco: 7 nights from £4970, sleeps up to 8, includes maid service and a private chef.
 

Responsible Travel

Tel 01273 600 030
www.responsibletravel.com
Sustainable travelling ensures your family has an authentic holiday and hires within your destination. Join a small group of fellow adventure seekers for a bike ride in China or a sail down the Nile.
£££: Chinese checkers, China: 10 days from £1375-£1730, including domestic flights, transfers and all sightseeing fees.
 

Vintage Travel

Tel 01954 261 431
www.vintagetravel.co.uk
Handpicked villas in unspoilt locations such as Croatia, Mallorca and Algarve. Authentic, historic houses in rural areas and villas large enough for several families are up for grabs.
£££: Saint Marty Village, France: 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, from £695 per week, excluding flights.
 

One off Places

www.oneoffplaces.co.uk
From cabin to castle, from boat to eco lodge, make your holiday feel like a one-off experience.
£££: Emerald Bay, South Africa: from £330 per week for a self-catering 2 bedroom villa, 30m from the beach.

UK Self-catering....

Feather Down Farms

Tel 01420 80804
www.featherdown.co.uk
Glamp it up in these luxury tented farm stay locations. Fully equipped with beds, laundry, kitchenware and farm produced hampers. If you wish, treat your children to a campfire or a private chicken coop.
£££: College Farm, Norfolk: 7 nights from £655 per tent.
 

Forest Holidays

Tel 0845 130 8223
www.forestholidays.co.uk
Great value cabins and luxury lodges in Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest, or by the beautiful Long Loch. Perfect destinations for a family holiday in the wild.
£££: Treehouse Cabin, Sherwood Forest: 5 bedrooms from £1800 per week, with hot-tub and log burner onsite.
 

English Country Cottages

Tel 0845 268 0785
www.englishcountrycottages.co.uk
Self-catered cottages and luxury homes around Britain allow your family to discover the ruined abbeys along theYorkshire Dales or seek peace in rural Somerset.
£££: Pen Mill Cottage, Wincanton, Somerset: 7 nights from £453 for 6-7 people, includes cot, highchair, games room and tree swing!

National Trust Holiday Cottages

Tel 0844 800 2070
www.nationaltrustcottages.co.uk
Charming cottages and historic houses set in exceptional landscapes offer a “closer to home” choice this year.
£££: Pentire Farm House, Loe Pool, Helston: 7 nights from £398.

Adventure Holidays....

Adventure Company

Tel 0845 450 5316
www.adventurecompany.co.uk
Unique, inspiring and exciting holidays for families looking for something that really gets deep into the country. Prime locations and family-focused itineraries to create once in a lifetime experiences. Travel back in time to Ancient Egypt, trek in the Himalayas or go on a wild safari.
£££: Feluccas & Pharaohs, Egypt: 10 days from £1259 per adult and £1139 per child, including flights, transport, accommodation, most meals and an experienced local leader.

Cazenove + Lloyd

Tel 020 7384 2332
www.cazloyd.com
A top end family travel experience in both price and excitement. A Kenyan safari includes camping in tribal areas with bucket showers, in a luxury tent, rather than lodging at a resort.
£££: Kenya: 7 nights from £3950 per adult and £3160 per child includes accommodation, all transfers and flights.

Exodus Family Adventure

Tel 0845 863 9673
www.exodus.co.uk/families
Exodus arranges packages with smaller groups of families and local guides. Travel anywhere in the world, from Finland to Malaysia. Keep your fingers crossed; group travelling is always a gamble.
£££: Tunisia Desert Explorer, winner of National Geographic’s ‘50 Tours of a Lifetime’: 8 days from £949-£1049 per person, including flights and meals, excluding lunch.

Families Worldwide

Tel 0845 051 4567
www.familiesworldwide.co.uk
A family run company with perfect travel ideas that fit neatly with school holidays. Choose between Easter Nepal, May half-term in Morocco or Summer in Peru.
£££: Land of the Incas, Peru: 15 days from £2699 per person, including flights, accommodation and transfers.

Neilson Adventures

Tel 01273 668 982
www.neilsonadventures.co.uk
Neilson’s years of experience in family travel offers custom designed packages with self-guided tours or excursions led by local experts. Children can enjoy not only seeing an elephant but riding it through the lush tropical jungles of Thailand.
£££: Thailand: 10 nights from £899 per person, excluding international flights.