Half Term Ideas
20 March 2008
A week or two at half term is the ideal time for a short break somewhere in the UK. Choose from cottages or lodges to get away for a few days.
Holiday cottages from companies like are home from home. You’ll find luxuries such as hot tubs in some cottages and most have washing machines and dishwashers.
Coastal Retreats in Northumberland specialise in luxury cottages for families and provide games, toys and dressing up boxes. Read more
Mallorca
20 March 2008
Mallorca can get quite busy in high season and is not as quiet as it’s sister Menorca and perhaps isn’t the place to go if you want a relaxing break away from the mayhem of everyday life. However, it has some fantastic sandy beaches and array of sports and activities on offer. Flights from the UK take approximately 2 hours and you’ll fly to Palma airport.
There is a vast choice of accommodation, too. You can book a package holiday staying in a hotel or try some self catering in an apartment. Read more
Lanzarote, Spain
20 March 2008
Lanzarote has proved to be one of the most popular all year round destinations thanks to its warm climate and almost guaranteed sunshine. Flights take you to Arrecife and take about 4ΒΌ hours from the UK. It is only 37 miles long and 12 miles wide, so getting around the island is relatively easy. You can usually be guaranteed warm weather in Lanzarote and sunshine making it an excellent choice of destination if you’re looking for some winter sunshine.
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Mainland Spain
20 March 2008
Currency - Euro
Visa - none required
Language Spanish Read more
Menorca
20 March 2008
Menorca is an ideal holiday for young children and babies. It is a small and picturesque island off the south coast of Spain with more beaches that its neighbours, Majorca and Ibiza . If you are looking for a relaxing break then Menorca is for you. However, the island really is small and if you have children who want more than a beach and a pool you may find yourself running out of things to do especially if the weather is not so good. Read more
The Algarve - days out for the children
20 March 2008
The Dolphin Seafaris is a tour leaving from Portimao’s Marina at Praia da Rocha and Lagos marina. You can watch these wonderful, intelligent creatures. A word of warning though, the boat is small, which allows you to get close up to the dolphins, but not so good for those of you who suffer from sea-sickness. It might be wise to choose a calm day and take any anti-sickness medication!
The Aquabus that leaves from Lagos marina should keep them quiet! Children can marvel at the underwater world seen through the glass panes in the hull of this floating submarine. Read more
The Algarve
20 March 2008
When to go - Generally a year-round destination, July and August can be very hot. Check the forecast.
Approximate flight time - Around 3 hours flight time from London to Faro.
Currency- Euro. Check latest exchange rates.
Visa requirements - None.
Language - Portuguese. Read more
Taking a holiday in the UK
20 March 2008
No matter where you live you’re sure to find somewhere not too far away to take the children even if only for the day. The UK has numerous tourist attractions to suit everyone’s taste. Everywhere has a bed and breakfast, hotel, holiday park or camp site for you to stay at. Where you stay and how far you travel is entirely up to you.
Choosing a destination
You can find pretty much anything and everything around the UK. Taking young children depends on what will keep them amused for the longest. As we know too well, the weather in the UK can not always be relied up on to stay fine, even during the summer months. If you’re looking for a beach holiday, bear in mind that it might not be possible for the children to visit the beach each day depending upon the weather. Look for what else is on offer, either where you are staying or nearby, which would be suitable. There a many holiday parks that offer children’s clubs, on site entertainment and swimming pools. This is ideal if you want to be sure of something on tap to do without too much planning.
General tips
20 March 2008
Travelling with your baby.
This is perhaps the easiest as babies haven’t yet learned to ask are we there yet! Babies are also usually quite happy as long as you are.
Some things to consider:
- look at the noise levels around the accommodation. You don’t want to go where the nightlife is gong to keep your baby awake.
- look for accommodation close to amenities. You’ll need to carry or push your baby everywhere and you may want to get back to your base throughout the day for feeds or naps.
- check that there is enough to keep you occupied near to the accommodation.
- look at the safety of the accommodation if your baby is crawling. Read more
Summer holiday inspiration
20 March 2008
If you’re looking for ideas on what to do or where to go this summer, then look no further. Whether you want to stay nearer to home or you’re in search of some sun then we have some ideas for you, but you’ll need to book soon!
Staying in the UK
You have plenty of options for staying in the UK and no busy airports or flight delays! The roads may get a little busy, but don’t let that stop you.
For latest travel information and route planners you can check the AA website. Read more
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