Studio magic and natural splendour: 10 big-time family holidays for 2024
Universal Studios' globe sign at its entrance, Orlando, Florida
Base yourselves at SeaWorld for an epic two-week trip the family will never forget. In between action-packed theme park days (there’s a free shuttle bus) enjoy lazy days at the hotel’s many pools.
- €1,328 in 4-star Double Tree by Hilton Orlando, June 1-15 from Cork, with abbeytravel.ie
Take the kids to Sunset Beach Club, on Spain’s Costa del Sol, for an Easter adventure. The prime beachfront resort has multiple pools and beach access with apartments with fully equipped kitchens.
- €549, at 4-star Sunset Beach Club self-catering March 24-30, from Dublin, with sunway.ie
With direct flights from Cork to Zadar, Croatia, now is the time to check out the highly-rated Zayton camping resort on the Dalmatian Coast. With water sports and excellent facilities, pools and restaurants there’s direct access to a Blue Flag beach.
- €2,250 for family of 5, August 5-12 from Cork with eurocamp.ie
With its short flight time and guaranteed sun and calm waters, Majorca is ideal for young families. Globales Bouganvilla with its on-site waterpark is popular with all ages.
- €1,374, 3-star Globales Bouganvilla all-inclusive August 7-14 from Cork with tuiholidays.ie
From the caves of Castellana to the beaches and historic Gallipoli, Puglia is an affordable Italian delight. The UNESCO-protected village of Alberobello, sensational food and bustling Brindisi will keep all ages entertained.
- €1,363 at 4-star Hotel Relais Porta Del Sud, June 11-18 from Dublin, with topflight.ie
Take the kids on the most magical journey of their young lives with this one-day adventure to Lapland. Husky sleigh rides and a meeting with Santa Claus will make this a day trip to remember.
- €959.55, December 7 from Dublin with tuiholidays.ie
A classic Turkish resort and Irish favourite, the four-star Golden Days Wings Hotel offers B&B, an outdoor pool, barbecue and children’s playground just 400 metres from Kusadasi Marina.
- €2,595 for a family of 4, from Dublin with thetravelshop.ie.
All aboard MSC Musica for a jaunt around the Med. Stopping off at Barcelona, Ibiza, Cagliari, Civitavecchia, Genoa and Can the family will enjoy a great mix of onboard activities, entertainment and dining in between the many pretty ports.
- €793 ex-flights, inside cabin departing Barcelona July 4-7 with e-travel.ie
Surprise the kids with a long-haul adventure to spectacular Vietnam. A friendly country with sensational scenery and food, this Southeast Asian beauty offers up an exotic taste of shimmering Halong Bay, pretty Hoi An, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
- €1,355 (children €1,204) June 28 - July 10 excluding flights, with intrepidtravel.com
Enjoy a luxury week in the Algarve with seven nights’ accommodation in the chic Pine Cliffs Resort. A lush luxury resort with superb food, facilities and pools, a holiday here will appeal to all ages.
- € 1,179, B&B in a two-bed Garden Suite in 5-star Pine Cliffs Residence, June dates with orokotravel.ie
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