Holidays

Family holidays

Adventures the whole family will still be talking about at Christmas.

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Family holidays that work for everyone

Planning a family holiday can feel like solving a puzzle where every piece has its own opinion. The little ones want splash pools, the teenagers want adventure, and the adults would quite like to come home feeling like they have actually had a holiday.

That is exactly the kind of puzzle we love. We create bespoke family holidays around your family: family adventure holidays packed with activities, relaxed family beach breaks, family wildlife holidays where the kids meet elephants instead of screens, and everything in between. We plan for real families too, including single parent holidays and multi-generational trips with grandparents in tow.

Because we are not tied to any one operator, we can be honest about which resorts genuinely deliver for children of different ages, and which just have a token kids club. We know where the childminding is properly run, where teenagers will not be bored by day two, and where the food will not defeat a fussy eater.

Every family holiday we book comes with full ATOL protection and one person on the end of the phone who knows your trip inside out. All you need to do is pack.

For Inspiration

Three family favourites

A few of the styles of family holiday we love creating, from resort luxury to wild adventure.

Curtain Bluff resort beachfront in Antigua

Antigua, Caribbean

Curtain Bluff

Family luxury and adventure in equal measure on the Caribbean Sea.

  • Events and activities for children from age 3, with evening childminding
  • Spacious beachfront rooms that genuinely fit a family
  • A dozen included activities: tennis, scuba, snorkelling, sailing
  • Grown-up treats too, from wellness classes to 5 course dinners
Ask Kate about Curtain Bluff
Ikos Dassia resort and beach from the air, Corfu

Corfu, Greece

Ikos Dassia

An award-winning resort that keeps every age genuinely happy.

  • Kids club from age 4 and a proper Teenagers Club up to 17
  • Michelin-starred menus for the adults, endless choice for the kids
  • All water and land sports included
  • A complimentary MINI day out to explore Corfu together
Ask Kate about Ikos Dassia
An elephant seen on a family safari game drive

South Africa and beyond

Family safaris

The family holiday they will still be talking about in twenty years.

  • Malaria-free reserves ideal for younger children
  • Family-friendly lodges with child-focused rangers
  • Big Five game drives paired with beach time to unwind
  • See our safari holidays page for much more
Ask Kate about Family safaris

Your Questions

Good to know

What makes a great family adventure holiday?

One that balances everyone. The best family adventure holidays mix activities the kids will love, downtime for the adults, and a few experiences you share together. We plan around your children’s ages and energy levels, not a brochure’s idea of them.

Do you arrange holidays for single parent families?

Yes, and we know which resorts and tour operators look after single parent families properly, from room configurations to pricing that does not punish you for travelling as one adult.

What about holidays with teenagers?

Teenagers are the make-or-break of many family holidays, so we look for places with genuine teen appeal: proper teen clubs, watersports, adventure activities and enough independence to keep everyone smiling.

Are family activity holidays expensive?

They range widely, which is good news. Our group buying power means we can often secure family deals that are not available to the public, and all inclusive options make budgeting simple. Tell us your budget honestly and we will build the best trip inside it.

How It Works

Simple. Personal. Magical.

At Transcend Travel, we create an experience, not just a holiday. Years of crafting bespoke trips means we know exactly what questions to ask.

  1. Get Inspired

    Have a think about the type of holiday and experience you're looking for, and where in the world you'd love to travel.

  2. Let's Connect

    Get on a call with us so we can talk through your wish-list and ask the questions that help us understand your needs.

  3. Create Your Trip

    Leave us to work our magic. We'll do all the hard work to create a bespoke holiday tailored perfectly just for you.

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One holiday, every age happy

Tell us your children's ages and what your family loves doing, and we'll do the rest.