Packed with colour, culture and wonderful scenery, Vietnam is an intriguing and affordable destination that appeals to all ages. Ed and his friends spent 3 weeks in Vietnam in July. This post covers the first leg of their journey, with must-sees from a Halong bay day trip and 3 days in Hanoi to Phong Nha with its caves and treks. Read on for their Vietnam itinerary.
Beautiful Cascais on the Portuguese coast is just 40 minutes from Lisbon. Kings and aristocrats have holidayed here and it’s easy to see why. Read on for our guide to things to do in Cascais from beach-hopping to boat trips, cultural visits to kite-surfing. It’s a charming base for families or friends, for day trips to Sintra and Lisbon, for a golf break or a weekend away; check out our round up of hotels in Cascais too.
often called London on Sea, Brighton in East Sussex on the south coast of England has also been voted one of the best city with beach destinations in the world. Whatever the weather there’s plenty to do on a family trip to Brighton from funfair games on the pier to beach and water sports, cycling, shopping or exploring its beautiful Regency squares and Pavilion. Brighton is a cool enough city to satisfy teenage visitors too. Read on for Tara’s tips for things to do in Brighton with teens.
The school Easter holidays are a great time to plan a family trip. Everyone’s ready for some sunshine and teens need a break after a busy school term. I asked three travel experts, whose companies specialise in tailor-made trips, for their recommendations for family holidays in April. Here are their inspiring suggestions: from rest-and-revision in Lanzarote to beach and adventuring in Belize.
Looking for classic Greek island views? We discovered peaceful Paxos, just an hour by hydrofoil from Corfu Town. It’s a place for swimming, exploring hidden beaches and relaxing with family. Here’s the lowdown on our villa with a view in Paxos.
Once your children become teens their views on your much-loved family holidays can alter. Some are happy to carry on sharing family trips, others want their independence. Maybe your plans are ‘boring’, there’ll be ‘nothing to do’ and they’d ‘rather stay at home’. But it needn’t be like that. With some careful planning you can have some of your best holidays ever with your teens.
Our essential things to do in Dubrovnik in June. Visit Croatia’s ancient seaside city for swimming, kayaking, island-hopping, exploring beaches and visiting the famous Game of Thrones sites.
Barcelona is a great place for a weekend break: whether you’re looking for history and culture, sunshine or shops, sea and sand or fantastic food. Here are our tips on where to stay in Barcelona first time and how to get around
The capital of Portugal is a vibrant, historic city with beaches on its doorstep. Freya and family visit regularly: here’s their round up of the best of Lisbon for kids, favourite Lisbon beaches, plus things to do in Cascais and Sintra, two great day trips from Lisbon.
Could this be the perfect Cornish summer beach holiday for families? At Polzeath, North Cornwall there’s surfing, golf and tennis as well as rock-pooling, cliff walks, cycling, boat trips and plenty of opportunities for picnics at the beach