The ultimate guide to family holidays
- Amber Bourke
- 1 day ago
- 4 min read
When it comes to planning a family holiday, the options can feel endless. Fiji, Bali, Europe, Japan, a cruise, an all inclusive resort, and somehow, instead of feeling exciting, it becomes overwhelming.
Because the truth is, the best family holiday isn’t about going the furthest or doing the most. It’s about choosing the right destination for your family’s age, energy levels and travel style and most of all making it feel easy, seamless and enjoyable for everyone.
What kind of holiday do we actually need?
Before choosing a destination, the most important question to ask is what kind of holiday does our family want right now?
The answer to this doesn’t just determine where you go, it shapes everything from how long you travel for, the pace of your itinerary, the time of year you go, and even the type of accommodation you choose.
Every family is different, but a few key things to consider are the ages of your children, their interests and energy levels, whether you’re travelling with extended family members and most importantly what exactly do you want from this holiday?
Most family holidays fall into four categories:
Easy & Relaxing → minimal logistics, maximum downtime
Adventure & Exploration → active, varied and experience-led
Culture & Immersion → food, history and meaningful travel
All-Inclusive Ease → everything taken care of, start to finish
Once you know which type of holiday you’re looking for, not only does the destination become far clearer but planning the rest starts to feel a whole lot easier
Island escapes: Effortless & family friendly
If you want something easy, warm and genuinely relaxing, island holidays are the simplest place to start.
Fiji → short flights, exceptional kids clubs, warm and welcoming
Bali → private villas, flexibility and great value
Thailand → polished resorts with a balance of relaxation, culture and activity
Singapore → incredibly safe, clean, easy and great mix of city and beach
French Polynesia → more remote, elevated and ideal for something special
👉 Best for: younger kids, first overseas trips, low stress holidays.
Europe as a family
Europe is often the dream, but it’s also where planning matters most. The biggest mistake families make? Trying to do and see too much.
The key is choosing one or two great bases and giving yourself time to enjoy them.
Italy → Lakes (Lake Como or Lake Garda), Tuscany or Puglia for food, space and easy living
France → Provence, Bordeaux or Biarritz for culture, laid back country or coastal charm
Greece → Paros, Naxos or Crete for relaxed island life
👉 Best for: longer trips, older kids and families wanting culture + variety
Beyond Europe: Big adventures worth the trip
If you’re ready for something a little different there are some incredible options beyond Europe.
Japan → safe, fascinating and full of novelty for kids
USA → theme parks, road trips and iconic experiences
African Safari → wildlife, culture and once in a lifetime moments
👉 Best for: older kids and families wanting something more immersive
Cruises: The surprisingly easy option
Cruises are one of the easiest ways to travel as a family. You unpack one, there's built in entertainment and shore activities, kids clubs which means adult downtime, and best of all you get to see multiple destinations without the logistics.
There are different styles, but for families, larger ocean cruises work best.
Disney Cruise Line → ideal for younger kids
Royal Caribbean → great mix of activity and value
Princess → relaxed, solid kids programs and great itineraries
Ponant → small ship luxury expeditions, ideal for adventurous families with older kids
👉 Best for: multi-generational trips and the ultimate stress free holiday
Club Med: When you don’t want to think
Club Med takes everything that can feel overwhelming about travel and simplifies it. Meals, drinks, kids clubs, activities and entertainment are all included, allowing you to truly switch off without constantly planning what’s next or keeping track of costs.
It’s travel that feels effortless, structured when you want it to be, and completely relaxed when you don’t.
For more detailed information on the benefits and luxuries of Club Med, read our other blog post - Why Club Med is one of the best all inclusive family holidays.
👉 Best for: families wanting a seamless, true all inclusive holiday
Leave it to LuxeWorld
The best family holidays aren’t the ones where you try to see everything. They’re the ones where things feel easy, where the days flow, the logistics fade into the background, and there’s space to actually enjoy time together.
At LuxeWorld, this is exactly what we help families create. From the very beginning, we take the overwhelm out of planning. You tell us what kind of holiday you’re looking for and where you’d like to go, and we take care of everything in between.
From destination and accommodation to seamless logistics and on the ground support, every detail is designed to feel effortless. So you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying the moments that matter most.
For destination inspiration head to our Destinations page and for more travel style inspiration head to Travel Styles.
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