6 Ways to Ensure the Perfect Family Holiday
Family holidays bring about memories you'll treasure forever, but a lot of that depends on where you go and what you get up to during the break. Most people will think of sun, sea, and sand when it comes to a family holiday -- but that doesn't always need to be the case. Instead, these are the six ways to guarantee the perfect family holiday.
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1. Consider Your Options
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2. Consult the Kids
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3. Really Think About the Destination
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4. Choose a Hotel That Focuses to Children
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5. Make Sure There's Something for Everyone
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6. Check the Reviews
Disney's Boardwalk Villas are a great place to stay if you want to be right in the action.
Before you decide on a beach holiday, consider the other options available. A break in the UK can be just as fun as relaxing by a pool. In fact, a stay at a UK resort could be more of a bonding experience for you all.
There are also the options for huge holidays such as cruises or a trip to Disney World. Consider your budget, what you'd like to do, and what you think your kids will enjoy.
Once you have some options, speak to your children and see what they'd like to do. It's doubtful that anyone would turn down a trip to Disney World, but if you've got the choice of two beach holidays, perhaps the children will have an opinion on which they'd prefer. Giving them a say will make them feel more a part of the process and thereby more excited.
The Pierre & Vacances Residence Cannes Verrerie villas are perfect for families wanting to stay in the French Riviera.
While you might spend a fair amount of time in your hotel, you should consider the surrounding area too. A culture-filled trip to Rome might not work for small children, but a villa in the French Riviera could be perfect as it's somewhere you can all explore together.
Consider what you'd like to do as a family away from your hotel and look for destinations that cover this.
Cornwall's Hendra Holiday Park has a very child-friendly pool that everyone can enjoy.
If there's something for the children to do, be it joining in with organised activities or playing with others their age, it means you can relax.
The activities put on by these hotels that focus on children can keep your kids occupied while you sample the rest of what the hotel offers (be it the pool, spa, bar or local area), or you could join in, have some fun, and bond with your children.
The spa at Gloria Palace Royal Hotel, Canary Islands.
Once you know the children are going to be catered for, you should make sure there's something for you to enjoy. If you're happy to lounge by a pool all day you'll be spoilt for choice, but if you're a little fussier about how you spend your holiday then you should check that there are wine tastings, spa treatments, wind surfing, or similar activities on offer nearby to keep you entertained too!
Once you've found the hotel that has everything, check the reviews. That perfect hotel probably isn't too good to be true, but it's good to check. Honest reviews written by Oyster hotel investigators will give you an idea of what a hotel is really like. Take a look at our destinations page to find hotels that fit your needs. We've even given you the pros and cons of each so you can make an informed decision!