DESTINATIONS FAMILY | SELF-DRIVE HOLIDAYS
IRELAND’S WILD COAST IRISH FERRIES Rolling hills and sweeping sea views await along the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s longest coastal route. Hugging the west coast for 1,500 miles, the route passes some of the country’s most picturesque spots – sure to keep kids’ attention focused on what’s outside the window. The Kilkee Cliff Walk is one of the quieter scenic walking routes, offering families a chance to get out and roam free. There are 5km and 8km trails, depending on kids’ –
and parents’ – energy levels. Book it: Irish Ferries offers a seven-night stay at Moore Bay Holiday Homes in Kilkee, County Clare, from £827, including
ferry travel for up to five people, departing on June 7.
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THE MIX OF THE MED JET2HOLIDAYS
Driving along the Spanish coastline, with the twinkling Mediterranean on one side and the jagged Sierra Nevada mountains on the other, gives road-trippers access to the best of both land and sea. But on the coast, Tarifa, the southernmost point in Andalusia, is a great family-friendly stop, with a long, sandy beach. Teens will be pleased to learn it’s a popular spot for watersports, particularly kitesurfing, thanks to its reliable winds. Just over an hour’s drive away is the buzzing
port town of Marbella, where a Segway tour is a great way to get around. Family-friend activities abound in Benalmádena, with a Sea
Life aquarium and amusement park. Book it: Jet2holidays offers seven nights at the four-star Globales Los Patos Park in Benalmádena for £369 per person, departing Birmingham on May 17, based on two adults and one child (aged four) sharing. The price includes transfers. Car hire can be booked via
Jet2Carhire.com.
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FJORDS OF ICELAND REGENT HOLIDAYS From waterfalls to geysers, the natural beauty on the well-trodden Golden Circle will be sure to keep
the whole family entranced as they explore Iceland at their own pace. But the coastline is where Iceland really comes into its own. In the remote Westfjords in the northwest, vast, sloping green hills touch the sea, and each bend in the road displays a more awe-inspiring view than the last. Farther south towards Reykjavik, black sandy beaches and glaciers can be found on Snæfellsnes, a peninsula with quaint
harbours to explore. Book it: Regent Holidays’ eight-day Iceland Family Adventure Fly-Drive costs from £5,180 for two adults and two children in August, including flights, accommodation and car hire.
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Coastal Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
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expertexper ASK THE David O’Connor,
holidays & partnerships lead, Irish Ferries
“The Wild Atlantic Way offers a wide choice of family-friendly activities along miles of spectacular coastline. Take your car with Irish Ferries to Ireland and enjoy the freedom to trace the trail. Talk to Irish Ferries Holidays and get the insider track on how to make the most of one of the
world’s greatest driving routes. Choose to speed or cruise across the Irish Sea and then plan your stops: see the sea cliffs at Slieve League, cycle the Great Western Greenway, discover historical castles, learn to surf, visit the stunning Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park or even take a dip in the Atlantic or at Kilkee Waterworld.”
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PICTURES: Shutterstock/Barat Roland, Phant, Michael Thaler
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