Planning a family holiday can be stressful. Everyone has different interests and it can be difficult for children to be taken away from their usual schedules. The key to success is to keep your days packed with fun things and make sure that everyone gets a good night’s sleep. Here are 5 destinations for the perfect stress-free family holiday.
Bali, Indonesia
Bali is a stunning island in Indonesia and it is a great place to rent a villa for the family and explore the area. The area is known for stunning coral reefs that are great for snorkeling or scuba diving. There are also plenty of beautiful white sand beaches to relax on. Head into the forested mountain and spend the day hiking. If you are interested in your health and wellness, then you’ll be delighted to find a vast array of fresh fruit and vegetables on offer here. This is the perfect way to introduce your children to new flavors. Here are the 10 things we love about Bali.
The UK Seaside
Exploring the UK Seaside is a great way to spend a stress-free family vacation. The UK is generally very safe, which means you don’t have to constantly be on alert. The seas are free from poisonous creatures, and there are plenty of attractions to keep children entertained.
The more popular seaside destinations are in the south of the country, where the weather is better, however there are also plenty of stunning beaches and lovely seaside towns in the North too. Wherever you decide to go, as long as you book in advance, you’ll have a variety of beautiful child-friendly accommodation to choose from. Alternatively, you could rent a campervan and park up in caravan sites, this is particularly fun for older children, as it gives them an opportunity to make new friends with other children on the caravan site.
Brittany, France
Brittany is a region in the north western part of France that is a great place for a family vacation. This is a great area for cycling and there are many tours available or you can plan your own trip. There are many cycle routes, you can explore peaceful country roads, cycle alongside stunning canals, or you can even rent bicycles that have been modified to travel along the railroad tracks. It is a great area for camping as well and there are plenty of sites available. Make sure that your route takes you through Dinan and Quimper so that you can view the stunning cathedrals in these towns. The area also has several seaside resorts that are a great place to relax after you have been cycling for a few days.
Gran Canaria
You can fly directly to Gran Canaria from London Heathrow airport, and one of the best ways to have a stress free holiday is to ensure that you organize your airport parking in advance, which also helps to keep costs down. Gran Canaria is the third largest of the Canary Islands that are located off the coast of northwestern Africa. It has a diverse landscape that offers many things for tourists to the area to do. There are black lava and white sand beaches like Playa del Inglés and Las Canteras Beach. Head to Bandama Caldera to view the spectacular volcano, go hiking, and take a tour of the winery and sample the wine.
Tuscany
Tuscany is a stunning region in Italy that is famous for the exciting cities of Florence and Pisa, beautiful seaside villages, and world famous wine production. Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance and you can see many of the greatest works by artists like Leonard de Vinci, Michelangelo, and Donatello. It is also filled with stunning scenery like olive groves, lavender fields, and beautiful orchards. You can rent villas on farms and spend your days exploring trails, taking cooking lessons, going on a scenic drive or just indulging in locally grown fresh food and produce.
