Travel by purpose
Best destinations for families
Shorter transfers, flat walking, and somewhere to swim. Family travel gets much easier when the base is right.
Destinations that fit
Spain
Mallorca
Everything is within an hour's drive, which makes it unusually efficient for a one week trip with mixed interests.
Portugal
Algarve
Reliable sun from spring to autumn, short transfers from Faro airport and beaches for every mood, from busy to almost empty.
Turkey
Antalya
If the brief is sunshine and a good rate, this coast is difficult to beat, particularly in May and October.
Greece
Crete
You get a proper beach holiday and a road trip in the same week, with prices that still feel reasonable in shoulder season.
Worth reading first
Travel by Purpose
Planning a Beach Trip With Young Children
Shorter transfers, shallower water, and a lower bar for what counts as a good day.
6 min read
Travel by Purpose
How to Pace a Family Trip So Nobody Melts Down
The itinerary that looks light on paper is usually about right in practice.
5 min read
Travel Planning
How Long Should a Trip Be?
Three, five, seven or fourteen nights all behave differently. Pick deliberately.
5 min read
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