FAMILY 2025
schoolers PRIMARY
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aking under-11s away can be wonderful – they’re old enough to appreciate their surroundings, but young enough to find wonder in the little things. Kids’ clubs are well set up for this
demographic and children can make friends with others their age. Many operators also have ‘kids go free’ offers for this cohort, which can make a family getaway in the school holidays more cost-effective.
Amazing Antigua “One of my family favourites is Jumby Bay in Antigua. There are no cars on the island and bikes are available for the whole family (even stabilisers for new riders) so they can explore. My daughter, who was nine at the time, loved it and the staff are amazing. When they found out she loved the goats on the island, they organised for a small wooden box with hand-painted goats to be delivered to the room.” Judie Hinkson, chief operating officer, ITC Travel Group Book it: Inspiring Travel sells seven nights’ all-inclusive in a Pool Suite from £27,495, for two adults and two children sharing with transfers and flights departing August 17.
inspiringtravel.co.uk
Enchanting Egypt
“Me and my now-husband met when we worked in Holiday Villages together. Our children really love all the kids’ clubs and have refused to go in other hotels! My son, now 11, has been taking part in Football Academy since he was four or five years old. We have been to the Holiday Village in Sharm el-Sheikh for the past two years – the kids loved it so much they wanted to go back.” Gemma Wilcox, product and proposition executive, Tui Holiday Villages Book it: Tui offers a seven-night stay at the Holiday Village Red Sea on an all-inclusive basis from £1,327 per person, based on two adults and two children sharing a Deluxe Select Double Room with Balcony or Terrace. Includes 25kg luggage per adult, transfers and flights departing August 24.
tui.co.uk
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Bulgarian sun “Every year, my six-year-old daughter and I pack our bags and head to Sol Nessebar Resort. From the moment we arrive, she’s racing down slides in the water park, splashing in the pool and reuniting with the friends she’s made over the years. I love the beach, and from there we take the water taxi to Nessebar old town. Sol Nessebar isn’t just a resort; it’s our escape, our laughter, our reset button. As long as she wants to keep coming back, so will I.” Stoyan Georgiev, digital manager, Balkan Holidays Book it: Balkan Holidays offers a seven-night all-inclusive stay at Sol Nessebar Resort from £1,534 for one adult and one child. Includes transfers and flights from East Midlands on May 24.
balkanholidays.co.uk
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Fun in Florida “My two children, Nathan and Izzy – who were 12 and nine at the time – are Harry Potter fanatics, so Diagon Alley at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando was the highlight. We also hired a car and headed to the coast to explore New Smyrna and Cocoa Beach.” Samantha Mayling, reporter, Travel Weekly Book it: Ocean Florida offers 10 nights at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort in a Standard Room from £1,529 per person room-only for a family of four. Includes Early Park Admission and flights from Gatwick departing on July 31.
ocean-florida.co.uk
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