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Best Places For Family Holidays — Take That Much-Needed Break!

Who wouldn’t say YES for a family holiday? Amidst all the busy schedules and working weekends, all we need is quality time with family. Solo trips can be trending but family holidays have never gone out of style. Indeed, it’s the most beautiful of all. So, what next? As you are now sure of taking your family on a holiday, the only thing that’s now left is choosing your family holiday destination. Looking for the best places for family holidays? Um! We have something for you.

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To create countless happy memories with your family, we have come up with the top holiday destinations which would surely tempt you for a visit and are also super family-friendly. So, keep reading this article for the best family holiday destinations and book any of these or maybe all of these with your family for a happy holiday.

Best places for family holidays

Whether you are looking for cheap family holidays abroad or luxury family holidays, places with an easy reach or far-away countries, last-minute family weekend breaks or well-planned family holiday, you have everything here. Check this out.

  1. Spain
  2. Maldives
  3. Greece
  4. Turkey
  5. Orlando
  6. Seychelles
  7. Cyprus
  8. Cancun
  9. Dubai
  10. Bali

1. Spain

Spain is one of the best places to visit for family holidays. It is a place which can attract all kinds of tourists. If you are a water baby, you have the best beaches in Spain or if you are into history, you have museums or if you are a party person, you have the best pubs and whatnot. For your kids, you have waterparks like Aquopolis waterpark and the PortAventura theme park. Some of the best places to visit in Spain are Tenerife, Majorca, Costa Brava, Lanzarote, Marbella and a few more.

Top family holiday resorts in Spain: Marbella Club Hotel, Iberostar Selection Lanzarote Park, Royal Garden Villas
Average Spain annual weather: 18-degree Celsius
Flight time from the UK to Spain:
 2 hours 30 minutes
The UK to Spain visa: None

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2. Maldives

Maldives is a great place for great family beach holidays. It stands as home to many beautiful beaches which could gift you with a beautiful sunrise and a sunset. Imagine you sitting with your family on a beach in the evening, talking about some crazy stuff from your childhood life while a white sunny day turns all orange? Could you even describe it? That’s everything about a Maldives family holiday.

Top family holiday resorts in the Maldives: Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa, Per Aquum Niyama, Constance Halaveli
Average Maldives annual weather: 25-degree Celsius
Flight time from the UK to the Maldives:
 10 hours 15 minutes
The UK to Maldives visa: Visa on arrival for 30 days maximum

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3. Greece

Greece is one of the best family holiday destinations in Europe. When you enter Greece, all you would see is a long stretch of milk-white buildings that are beautifully nestled along with a coastline. Greece is a place of fun, food and serenity which is perfect for a family holiday. Some of the best places in Greece are Athens, Santorini, Milos, Kos and many more.

Top family holiday resorts in Greece: Princess Andriana Resort and Spa, Grecotel Mykonos Blu, Porto Zante Villas & Spa
Average Greece annual weather: 19-degree Celsius
Flight time from the UK to Greece:
 3 hours 30 minutes
The UK to Greece visa: None

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4. Turkey

Imagine a day where you start the day with a hot air balloon ride and witness a beautiful sunrise and then sightseeing some top places in Turkey, visiting a beach for some Vitamin-Sea, spending the evening by shopping in one of the local markets and ending the day with delicious cuisine. Doesn’t it sound perfect for a family holiday? That’s everything about a Turkey holiday.

Top family holiday resorts in Turkey: Sirene Belek Hotel, Julian Club Hotel, Lara Barut Collection
Average Turkey annual weather: 19-degree Celsius
Flight time from the UK to Turkey: 4 hours 7 minutes
The UK to Turkey visa: None

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5. Orlando

Orlando is an ideal destination for a family holiday as it stands as home to a lot of kid-friendly attractions and theme parks. Also, you have a lot of hotels too near the theme parks which makes it easy to reach and spend some happy time effortlessly.

Top family holiday resorts in Orlando: Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Walt Disney World Resort
Average Orlando annual weather:
 23-degree Celsius
Flight time from the UK to Orlando:
 4 hours 7 minutes
The UK to Orlando visa: None

6. Seychelles

If you think Seychelles is only a beach destination, then you are wrong. It also houses a wide variety of flora and fauna like Morne Seychellois Park and Aldabra Atoll apart from numerous beaches like Anse Royale. Pleasantly, it also experiences a comforting weather all-year-round which would be perfect for a happy family holiday.

Top family holiday resorts in Seychelles: Constance Ephelia, Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa, Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas
Average Seychelles annual weather: 27-degree Celsius
Flight time from the UK to Seychelles:
 9 hours
The UK to Seychelles visa: None

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7. Cyprus

Cyprus is a beautiful place where you will see culture and adventure put in the right amount. Exploring an island like Cyprus is one of the best things that you can do on a family holiday. So, if you are looking for the best places for a family holiday, then Cyprus is just your place to be.

Top family holiday resorts in Cyprus: Annabelle, Olympic Lagoon Resort, Kefalos Beach Tourist Village
Average Cyprus annual weather: 25-degree Celsius
Flight time from the UK to Cyprus:
 13 hours 30 minutes
The UK to Cyprus visa: None

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8. Cancun

Cancun is a vibrant city that could easily excite your soul. With amazing shopping places, historical remains and exciting activities, you will never fall short of things to do in Cancun. It is one of the best family beach holiday destinations that you must visit.

Top family holiday resorts in Cancun: The Grand At Moon Palace, Paradisus Cancun, Hyatt Ziva Cancun
Average Cancun annual weather: 25-degree Celsius
Flight time from the UK to Cancun:
 10 hours 20 minutes
The UK to Cancun visa: None

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9. Dubai

Dubai is everything. Be it the top attractions in Dubai or adventuresome activities or its exciting nightlife, you will be so amazed by the uniqueness of Dubai. It is also a kid-friendly destination where your kid will have lots of exciting things to do. Choose Dubai for your family holiday and you will never be disappointed.

Top family holiday resorts in Dubai: Jumeirah Beach Hotel, JA Palm Tree Court, The Ritz-Carlton Dubai
Average Dubai annual weather: 28-degree Celsius
Flight time from the UK to Dubai:
 7 hours 20 minutes
The UK to Dubai visa: Visa on arrival for 30 days

10. Bali

Bali stays as people’s favourite for a lot of reasons. The island is known for the best beaches, temples with rich architecture, adrenaline rush activities, lush greeneries and the friendly people, of course. What more do you think that a family holiday destination should have? It’s not too late to plan your Bali family holiday.

Top family holiday resorts in Bali: Melia Bali, AYANA Resort and Spa Bali, Padma Resort Legian
Average Bali annual weather: 26-degree Celsius
Flight time from the UK to Bali:
 15 hours 30 minutes
The UK to Bali visa: Visa on arrival

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Sounds perfect for a great family holiday, don’t they? Hope you loved all these best places for family holidays. Since you have cracked the most important puzzle of where to travel with your family for a city break, why wait?

Head out to the Pickyourtrail website and check out some amazing family tour packages. Want to customise the holiday plan of your choice? Let us know via WhatsApp in case of any inquires.

So, what are you waiting for? Get your bags ready to finally go on that much needed holiday with your family. Happy holiday-ing!

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