DESTINATIONS SELF-DRIVE HOLIDAYS | FAMILY
Dubrovnik, Croatia expertexper ASK THE
“A driving holiday in Croatia is perfect for numerous reasons. The main road through the country nearly always has the sea in view, which makes it really special. Plus, there is plenty to see along the coast including the beautiful cities of Split and Dubrovnik. Split has its ancient old town and a Roman amphitheatre. Not far from Split is Krka National Park, the highlight of which is
Skradinski Buk, a 400m-wide waterfall with stunning natural pools where hot
tourists can cool off. In Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic, there’s plenty to see, but a boat tour and a walk of the old city walls are highly recommended.”
Chris Rand, trade sales manager, Balkan Holidays
Historical
CROATIA’S PAST BALKAN HOLIDAYS Croatia’s 1,000 miles of Adriatic coastline not only make for scenic driving but are also home to family-friendly historical spots. Dubrovnik’s old city is a Unesco World Heritage Site, but older teens may recognise the fortified walls from Game of Thrones. Fort Lovrijenac sits atop a cliff and doubles as a theatre for summer performances, suitable for the whole family. Three hours north and just outside of Split is Salona, where there’s an amphitheatre and other ancient ruins, and kids can learn how the Romans lived.
Book it: Balkan Holidays offers seven nights’ B&B at Hotel Rosina in Makarska for two adults and one child for £2,165, including flights, departing on June 4. A week’s car hire for a Fiat 500 is £399.
balkanholidays.co.uk
SCOTLAND’S RURAL ROADS HOSEASONS You don’t have to cross the Channel or the Irish Sea to experience a great European road trip. Many of Scotland’s cities lie close to each other, making it easy to see some of the country’s most impressive historical attractions. If your clients are driving from England,
recommend a stop at Hadrian’s Wall to bring the kids’ history lessons to life, before heading up to Edinburgh to see the famous castle
and the historic Royal Mile. Book it: Hoseasons offers seven nights at a Deluxe MS Lodge 3 at Thurston Manor in Dunbar for £2,272 for two adults and two children from August 15.
hoseasons.co.uk
GERMANY’S FAIRYTALES FRED HOLIDAYS Explore the origins of some of the best-known folk stories on this 370- mile fairytale route across Germany. There are attractions for adults
and children alike on this journey between Hanau and Bremen, which passes through key places in the lives of the Brothers Grimm, the writers who penned the original stories of Rumpelstiltskin and Hansel and Gretel in the 1800s. There are castles, palaces, nature parks and medieval towns to see as well as
locations from the famous stories. Book it: Fred Holidays’ six-night Germany Fairytale Route self-drive costs £2,599 for two adults and two under-11s departing on July 20, including flights from Heathrow to Frankfurt, returning from Hamburg, accommodation and car hire.
fredholidays.co.uk
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