Travel - February 2024 - Family Travel

 

Dear Reader,

February half term is drawing to a close, so it’s time to look ahead to Easter – and summer. Think shiny blue swimming pools, swaying seas, and smashing kids clubs while the parents lie back with a cocktail in hand. 

If you don’t have little ones in tow, why not plan a great holiday anyway? Intergenerational travel is one of 2024’s biggest trends, so gather the whole brood and set off on an adventure. 

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Enjoy,

ADVENTURES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

TUI BLUE Sensatori Atlantica Aphrodite Hills

1. TUI’s Summer 2024 Holiday Deals

The TUI team are undisputed experts in family travel, offering great deals across stunning properties, spanning Mexico’s Caribbean coast to Cyprus’ Aphrodite Hills. Better still, right now you can save up to £250 in their summer sale. Dream summer holiday, sorted. tui.co.uk 

2. Mozambique

Jealous of all the Thailand content popping up on your Instagram feed? Avoid the crowds by swapping this popular destination for an up and coming dupe – one of TikTok’s favourite travel trends for 2024. Mozambique has just as gorgeous beaches, minus the crowds, with 1,500 miles of coastline and the Indian ocean lapping onto the shore. Convinced? Check in to &Beyond Benguerra Island, perched on the second largest of the five islands in Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago, featuring fine golden sands, unspoilt forests, wetlands and lakes, and an incredible abundance of wildlife, including rare dugongs. redsavannah.com 

3. Wildlife & Yoga Retreats

Retreats don’t have to be a solo affair. Why not embark on a transformative experience for mother’s day? Wildlife & Yoga Retreats offers a safari experience like no other, infusing holistic Yin and Vinyasa yoga practices and capturing the magic of East Africa. wildlifeandyoga.com 

4. Amsterdam

The Eurostar whizzes passengers from London to Amsterdam in around four hours, with the journey inviting you ‘to step into a slower, less harried lane,’ writes Emma Cripwell in her recent piece for C&TH all about her flight-free year. She ventured to Amsterdam on a multi-generational, female-strong trip, living like locals, strolling the canals, soaking up the world-class museums and bobbing down the canal in a boat. Read all about it here.

5. The Grove, Hertfordshire

Set in 300 acres of rolling countryside, this hotel is situated just outside of London, and is a haven for adventure-seeking kids and serenity-seeking adults alike. Think an outdoor swimming pool to splash around in, tennis courts, and outdoor pursuits spanning horse riding to clay pigeon shooting. New for 2024, guests aged 3–8 years old can explore the woods in mini 4x4s, and there will be a special petting zoo during the Easter break. Meanwhile, there’s the sumptuous Sequoia Spa to retreat into, or stroll across the expansive grounds. thegrove.co.uk 

Ambika Mod & Leo Woodall in One Day. © Ludovic Robert/Netflix

6. Edinburgh

Obsessed with Netflix’s One Day? Relive the magic with a family holiday up to the Scottish capital, clambering up Arthur’s Seat and strolling through the winding, ancient streets. Coincide your trip with the annual Fringe Festival, and you’ll have the perfect, buzzy atmosphere, with fun for every generation. Here are our top picks of Edinburgh hotels to rest your head in.

7. Spring Feast at Fforest Farm, Cardigan

Take a trip on the wilder side and introduce little ones to the joy of undiscovered beaches and undisturbed nature. Fforest Farm offers gorgeous accommodation scattered across 200 acres of lush grounds, set beside the river Teifi gorge and minutes from Cardigan. Better still, the Spring Feast special Easter menu will run from 15–17 March, with seven courses for £90pp. coldatnight.co.uk 

Emma Stone in Poor Things. © 2023 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved

8. Lisbon

Paris is the European city break at the forefront of everyone’s minds this year, what with a certain high profile sporting event taking over the city this summer. But if you’re looking for quintessential European culture, a moderate climate and a dollop of romance, try Lisbon instead. (Plus, who would fail to see Lisbon through rose tinted glasses after its appearance in Poor Things?) The views across the city are unparalleled – just don’t forget about the hills you’ll have to climb to glimpse them. Here are our favourite spots in the Portuguese capital.

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