Family Friendly Holidays in Europe, America, South America, Far East, Caribbean, Africa, North Africa

Chalets are located close to resort centres and ski lifts and accommodate between 8 and 22 guests. You can book as an individual family or put together a group to take over a whole property. Most chalets have in-house playrooms stocked with toys, books and childcare equipment. All holidays include 5 days of professional childcare, allowing parents to enjoy a carefree holiday, happy and safe in the knowledge the children are having fun too. Your chalet host will prepare delicious home cooked meals including a three course evening meal with wine and ensure that your chalet is clean, safe and welcoming at all times.

Children have the same carers throughout their holiday and childcare takes place in the chalet you stay in; this creates a comfortable home from home environment that quickly puts children at ease. If the weather is suitable, we like children to play outside and the little ones will be taken for walks in our buggies. Older children can enjoy top class teaching from British and French instructors and childcare staff provide a ski school drop off and pick up service. For our youngest guests we supply nappies at cost and provide baby bottles, sterilizers and of course high chairs, cots and bedding.

Ski Beat operates catered chalet holidays to 6 French resorts including La Plagne, Les Arcs, Meribel, La Tania, La Rosiere and Val d’Isere. Chalet sizes range from 6 person chalets to chalet complexes sleeping up to 79 people, making it ideal for all group sizes. When filling a chalet we can also offer large group discounts.

The majority of our chalets have en-suite bedrooms and a few chalets have there own sauna. In each of or 6 resorts we allocate at least 1 chalet to be a “Select Service” chalet with upgraded cuisine. We offer Chambery flights at civilised times or a self-drive option where you organise your own transport at a further £150 off the brochure price. Ski Beat can offer crèche/childcare service in La Plagne, Les Arcs, La Tania and La Rosiere with British qualified nannies.

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We offer FREE CHILD PLACES for children under 12 years old on all weeks except Half term, New Year and Easter when generous discounts are offered.

For non-skiing children and babies we are delighted to offer the services of our capable, highly trained, fun loving, in house nannies in The Magic Snowflake Club. They will organise a full programme of indoor and outdoor play on a full or part time basis. Rest assured that your children will have as much fun as you do!

Visit our website today where you can order our free colour brochure online, view full details on all our chalets and resorts and discover a little SKI MAGIC.

• Cottage to Château
• Sleeping 2 to 30+
• Quiet seclusion to grand elegance
• Many with private pools
• All inspected by Holiday in France before selection and regularly visited.

We know all our properties well and will happily answer any detailed questions to make sure you choose the best villa for your family’s needs.

We are sure you will find the right property to suit your holiday from seaside cottages in Brittany, spacious farmhouses in Provence for family celebrations, to child-friendly villas on the Côte d’Azur.

We are a small independent company that prides itself on offering a personal service, all our properties have been inspected to ensure quality and our holidays are reasonably priced. Contact us with your queries, we are always happy to discuss your personal requirements.

Adventures with the Family
Time spent with the family is precious, so when it comes to choosing a holiday you need to be sure that everyone will enjoy themselves. Exodus Family Adventures are all about discovering the country you are visiting, enjoying new experiences and meeting new people. Travelling in a group of 3 or 4 families your tour leader will take care of all the daily arrangements, leaving you to make the most of your time away. Have a flick through this newsletter for ideas and information about our style of travel. We look forward to welcoming your family on one of our holidays very soon.

We feature four & five star hotels in Southern Spain, Mallorca, Canary Islands, Cyprus, Algarve, Madeira, Morocco, Malta and Gozo and in the summer Turkey, Lake Garda, Lake Como, Sardinia and Crete. We also offer a programme to the Isles of Scilly, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm.

Prestige is the leading UK tour operator to Bermuda with a dedicated brochure for the island and offers short breaks to Boston, and New York . These short breaks can be combined with a holiday on Bermuda. We also feature a Canadian brochure featuring a range of tailor-made holidays including fly drives, city breaks, cruises, touring holidays, rail journeys wildlife watching and experience breaks.

We offer a good selection of holidays that appeal to families. A wide variety of hotels offer suite accommodation and daily activities for children as well as special deals and second room discounts. Our web site www.prestigeholidays.co.uk lists some of these. Many of our holidays feature a "Prestige Plus" - added extras and thoughtful services such as: private taxi transfers on arrival, free nights, complimentary guidebooks, room upgrades, free meals, welcome gifts, excellent discounts for children and free meals.

We are happy to tailor any of our tours to suit the requirements of your family. Not only fun but very educational, we have successfully provided tours for families with children of all ages from 5 to 18. And Mum, we provide a Gecko Travel tour leader who does the thinking so you don’t have to!

Many of our itineraries are suitable, or can be readily adapted, for children of all ages and we are happy to provide tailored tours to family groups of 4 or more persons. These could be either completely original itineraries or existing ones adapted to meet your requirements.

We have developed close links with the local guides and residents so we can help you find the hidden gems of the area ‘en famille’. We've got a variety of accommodation from converted chateaux to camping and a range of child care facilities from kids clubs to local babysitters. We've done the research so you can concentrate on enjoying your holiday.

You can choose from a selection of active holidays or we can tailor make one for your family. We are always on hand in the area to make sure your trip runs smoothly and you get the most out of your holiday.

With tropical islands, thundering waterfalls and jungle-covered ruins all waiting to be discovered by your young explorers, Latin America is the perfect family destination. Discover the legacy of ancient civilisations, unwind on a palm-studded beach or paddle through the Amazon – teens and younger children alike are guaranteed to go back home bragging about their adventures! Whether you prefer a tailor-made holiday built to suit your individual needs, or even a special family group tour that enables you and your family to experience the journey in great company, there's an almost limitless range of options we can offer.

What’s more, with 60 highly knowledgeable staff, we’re able to give practical advice based on personal experience. Every one of our travel consultants has lived, worked or travelled extensively throughout Latin America and shares our ethos – of being the most knowledgeable people there are when it comes to travel in Latin America, and passionate about it too. From the Incas to the Aztecs, Chile to Costa Rica, Patagonia to the Galápagos, we know Latin America inside out.

We have carefully planned and researched all our self-led routes to ensure that you and your whole family have the best experience. Your itinerary will include clear and comprehensive local knowledge of beautiful views and scenery, the best local attractions and historical sites, pleasant lunch stops and, of course, friendly comfortable accommodation.

Our cycling tours mix place to place rides, with your luggage transferred between hotels, and circular routes that let you explore all the best parts of the area. Bike hire is available if required.

Contact Compass today and find that special holiday that goes far beyond the area, facilities and quality of service...

Email: steve@compass-holidays.com

With Ski resorts that cater for families, we include ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and lift passes too! Many of our resorts are ideally placed and so your family can ski directly from the door.

With over 60 years experience, our specialist staff are here to ensure that you and your family have a holiday to remember. Be it sun or ski, we believe that Club Med will be the best family holiday you will ever take!

We are proud to be Atol and Abta protected. Visit www.clubmed.uk or find us on Facebook ClubMedUK

We have a range of adventures to suit families with children. On many of our self guided cycling trips we arrange bike trailers which accommodate up to 2 children to a maximum of 40-60kgs (depending on specifications), and trail-a-bikes for 4-9 year olds. Our self guided walks are suitable for active children from 8 years old, while our guided Mont Blanc Family Adventure is for children from 7 years. Discounts are usually available for children under 12 years when sharing a room with two adults. We also offer many guided departures.

Mauritius and the Seychelles are both ‘year-round’ destinations, with the considerable advantage of little or no jet lag once your family arrives; there’s only a 4-hour time difference and all flights are overnight on the outward journey. All Beachcomber hotels are family friendly, and you can count on our years of experience in perfecting the ideal family resort.

• All Beachcomber hotels offer complimentary Children’s clubs for 3 to 12 year olds. Trou Aux Biches also offers a Teenagers Club and Le Victoria a teenagers programme in the busy school holiday periods.
• Child rates apply to teenagers up to the age of 17
• Child room savings of up to 50% off the adult rate
• Under 6 year olds share the parents room for free
• Loads of free land and water sports are free including waterskiing

We believe that there is no need to compromise when travelling with children. Luxury hotels, beautiful surroundings, sandy beaches, gourmet dining and the widest range of activities are just some of the features of our family holiday collection. And we have made sure that the things that are important to children are available as well: plenty of sun, sea and sand; lots of excitement; and the chance for adventure and exploration.

Our specialist consultants are dedicated to finding the perfect holiday for you and your family and with years of experience of travel experience, they know our hotels and regions very well.

W&O Travel, part of the Western & Oriental, holds an ATOL license (number 6094).

• Bareboat Charters
• Flotilla Holidays
• Learn to Sail Holidays
• Combined Ashore & Afloat Holidays
• Tailor-Made holidays

Contact us or visit our website to see full details.

Fax: 01243 641730
Email: info@activityyachting.com

All accommodation is handpicked and includes 2 to 4-star great value self-catering apartments and chalets plus family run hotels. All budgets are catered for with prices starting from £92 per person for a family of 4 with return Eurotunnel FlexiPlus with a car included. Ski/snowboard school, ski/snowboard hire and lift passes are all arranged.

For those who prefer the larger leading resorts such as Meribel or Les Arcs, the Ski Collection programme offers one of the widest selection of 4-star self catering accommodation.

Enjoy February ski 2012 in a beautiful ski chalet with log fire or ski-in ski-out ski apartment and much less queues on the slopes in a charming French resort. See HERE for our latest half term deals!

Peak Retreats also operates in summer when it offers great Alpine Sun breaks with extensive activities for all ages.

Web: http://www.skicollection.co.uk/

Our team in the UK and overseas is our most important asst, working together to provide an enjoyable, high quality, stress-free holiday for all our guests, both adult and children.

Enjoy a family break at Disneyland Paris in one of the 7 themed Disney Hotels and meet all your favourite Disney characters! Benefit from the latest Disney offers including FREE nights and FREE kids!

Our camping holidays in luxury mobile homes & tents offer facilities that compare with any modern hotel, and a level of comfort you will find hard to beat but without the expense!

Choose from thousands of self-catering holiday cottages across the UK, Ireland and France, a fantastic selection of ski apartments in the French Alps and a huge choice of hotels across Europe, perfect for a short break or stopover.

Book accommodation only, or save even more money when you package with one of our great-value ferry, Eurotunnel, or Eurostar crossings.

• Ski Holidays
• Summer Active Holidays
• Catered Chalets & Hotels
• Standard or Premier Service
• Group & Child Discounts

Ski Holidays:
We offer centrally located chalets, standard and premier service – many with pool, sauna and ski to door facilities in Europe’s finest ski destinations which are suited to all levels of skier.

Summer Activity Holidays:
Family friendly club hotels and catered chalets in France and Italy. Holidays in beautiful surroundings for family fun, adventure and relaxation.

Family suitable activities include biking, rafting, climbing, walking, via ferrata, canoeing, canyoning, parapenting, karting, quad bikes, horse riding, sailing and so much more.

Summer Holiday Deals
Family Active breaks from just £399 p/pers
Free Bike hire and white water rafting
An online booking discount of £70!

Ski Deals
Free liftpasses for December, Feb, March and April
Family Quad room deals (£100 off)
And a huge online booking discount of £100 off all bookings!

The luxury mobile homes and bungalow tents are fully equipped with everything you might need to make your holiday perfect. If you prefer to take your own tent or caravan you can also book a pitch.

Most campsites have one or more swimming pools and many have waterslides too. They have great prices too with free nights in April, May, June and September. With Vacansoleil the whole family can stay in a luxury mobile home for a week for less than £350, including a ferry crossing!

Check our website for special offers, great deals and late availability!

With thousands of FREE and low prices for children, Santa’s 3 and 4 day breaks offer the very best possible value for the whole family. Book early as the free places cannot last for ever!

Dragoman offer two types of family trips.

‘Private Charters’ are adventurous holiday to some of Africa’s best Game Parks and are for families with children aged between 6 – 18 years. Travelling in a purpose-built truck in an exclusive group of up to 21 family and friends, you’ll also be accompanied by 3 crew members and an African camp master. The trips, which offer un-missable wildlife encounters, are between 14 and 16 days long and travel to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

‘Family Adventures’ are for families with children aged between 6 – 18 years wanting to travel for periods of up to two weeks by every means possible including local bus, dug-out canoe, elephants and boats. You travel with other families and interact with local cultures. There are five Asian adventures to choose from: Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Nepal and Thailand.

From the world’s finest spa resorts we have hand-picked those with the very best facilities for children.

Which hotels have sterilisers for my baby’s bottle? Where’s the best place for my child to learn scuba diving? Tots Too has a treasure trove of information for your peace of mind and a stress-free holiday.

We make sure that the parents are as pampered as the children with five star facilities all round. Gourmet food, stunning locations and attentive service ensure that you return relaxed and re-energised.

Just as we know our hotels thoroughly, we take the time to learn all about your family’s needs too. There’s no booking reference numbers at Tots Too, we get to know you instead, providing service that’s personal to you.

The villas offered are hand picked and chosen for a ‘wow’ factor, plus suitability for families with children. Staff visit all villas personally so can speak about any kind of detail, plus local representatives during the season assist clients as required. Maids, chefs, babysitters and other additional services are easily arranged.

Quality Villas are currently in their 25th year of business and are an independent family business. They are ABTA members and are fully financially bonded for clients peace of mind. A free colour brochure is available, or call to speak to one of their friendly villa consultants.

Tel: 0044 (0) 1442 870055, Email: info@qualityvillas.com or follow this link for villas in France

Choose from a range of self-catered and catered accommodation in fabulous snow secure resorts, either on or within seconds of the piste, including Grimentz in the stunning Swiss Alps, La Plagne Montalbert, an authentic French village with rustic Alpine charm in one of the worlds largest ski areas, Les Sept Laux and La Rosière also in France.

All of our resorts are perfect for all skiers from beginners and intermediates through to experts. And as two of the owners of the company have young children all of our resorts are very family friendly and hassle free as we offer great in-resort services even for self-catered holidays. We know all our resorts and accommodation very well and our helpful and knowledgeable staff will be happy to recommend the best option for you and your family.

Visit our website or contact us today for full details.

With superb accommodation the purpose-built K2 Centre, there is room for everyone's budget and taste. Climb Ireland's highest rope course, brave the bungee jump, shoot your first clay pigeon or explore the Killary Harbour by kayaking, sail or water-ski.

Groups and individuals welcome with accommodation for up to 90. Our children's summercamp programme for children aged 8 -17 runs from the end of June to the end of August each year and we welcome school groups, scouts and youth clubs throughout the year.

Operating during the school holidays, we feature good quality, child-friendly hotel-based holidays to Majorca, Portugal, Croatia, Tunisia, Morocco, Tenerife, Benidorm, and Torquay (UK). In the winter we also visit Lapland for our ever popular Skiing, Adventure and Santa holidays.

There’s no need to ever feel ‘alone’ on holiday again. Enjoy adult companionship and peace of mind, knowing that your child is safe and has all the new friends he or she could possibly wish for.

Canvas Holidays provides free FamilyExtra activities as well as flexibility on dates, duration and travel arrangements.

You could be riding an elephant in Thailand, enjoying a Hanoi water puppet show, or game viewing from a 4x4 in Tanzania. Our small group size means we can become a part of local life and hangout with hilltribes, drink tea with Berbers or picnic in an Italian fishing village. For an incredible adventure the whole family will enjoy, get a little Intrepid

Destinations: Borneo, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Nepal, New Zealand, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, South Africa, Peru, USA.

The secret lies simply in the flexibility of our child care arrangements, which allow you to alternate family days together with days when the children are left safe and happy in our care, making new friends and enjoying action-packed days out, leaving you free to follow your own passions.

Our extensive experience in family friendly ski resorts and our own in-house child care programme makes your ski holiday even more enjoyable. Whether you have children as young as just 6 weeks or young teenagers, we have something for you. And what is more most of our hotels are ski-in and ski-out so the drama of carrying ski equipment or long walks to the slopes doesn’t exist with us.

For more details on our holidays please give us a call on 01923 290700 or visit: