Tiny Paxos in the Ionian islands of Greece is a haven of brilliant blue seas and secluded bays. It’s a place to relax with family and friends: swimming, sunning, exploring and taking time out in a timeless Greek island setting.
If you’re staying on the Ionian island of Paxos in Greece then a day trip to Antipaxos is a must. This tiny and secluded island has sheltered bays with crystalline turquoise waters and lovely tavernas for lunch too. We caught a shuttle boat from Gaios to Antipaxos with friends to check out the beautiful Antipaxos beaches.
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.
In households all over the UK teens are packing their bags for a summer travelling around Europe by train. Check they’re properly prepared with our ultimate interrail packing list. Don’t let them leave home without it!
When school exams are over many UK teens plan a summer trip with friends around Europe using an interrail train pass. It’s often their first holiday without family and is a great opportunity to explore before going to university or starting work. Here are our top tips for families whose teens will be interrailing this summer from how to plan your route, the pros and cons of interrail seat reservations and the best backpacks for interrail.
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.
Schools are back, the mornings are chillier but that needn’t mean holidays are over. Autumn can be a lovely time of year for a family camping trip. Weekends away in the country, scrunching through leaves on woodland walks or catching a glowing sunset at the seaside are a brilliant antidote to term time stress. Here’s the ultimate family camping checklist to help you pack.
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.
An Italian summer road trip that kept parents and teens happy! Essentials included: swimming and sunbathing by the Lakes, fashion shopping in Milan and designer discount discoveries across the border at Switzerland’s FoxTown outlet
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.