Family Travel

Brits are being told of six significant travel changes from 2025 that they need to be aware of when booking their next holiday.

Families planning to go on a road trip this half-term break are being told of some of the most scenic coastal routes across the UK. 

Butlin’s young ‘Chief Fun Officers’ take over the Holiday Booking Shop to help families escape the boring and embrace the fun

Go to that restaurant and have a bloody lovely evening.
We’ll be having a lovely one too — just in a way that works for us.

Below, you’ll find a hand-picked list of alternative European destinations that may not have made your family holiday radar yet, but which tick the boxes for sunshine, good food, safe beaches and plenty to keep little ones entertained.

Before you even make it to the airport, you’re on alert. Travel time matters — massively. Many neurodivergent children struggle with sleep (like my son), so flying outside their usual rhythm can derail the day before it even starts. Not a peachy start to your jollies..

This guide breaks down the best budget options for 2026, focusing on value, simplicity and the kinds of breaks that make life easier for parents during school holidays.

I can only imagine what planning a full-blown family holiday must look like, especially when school schedules, term times and peak-season crowds come into play.

Families can spend the day sailing between islands, stopping to swim in hidden coves or wander through whitewashed villages with bursts of bougainvillaea at every turn.

Whether it’s cycling through sunflower fields or chasing the Northern Lights, the best bonding moments usually happen when you’re all a little out of your comfort zone, and loving every minute of it.