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Best Family Holiday Destinations: The Ultimate Travel Guide

Book the ultimate escape with this guide of the best family holiday destinations.

Seek out sunshine, sandy shores, verdant forests and historical old towns, as well as glitzy cities, world-class attractions and unparalleled scenery. It’s all waiting for you in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the Mediterranean, Orlando or Thailand. Your family holidays abroad should be filled with fun and magical memories. These destinations promise unrivalled experiences in incredible theme parks, waterparks and museums or you can explore nature with some adventure activities. Don’t miss out on the joy of taking your family abroad.

Dubai Family Holidays

For an unparalleled experience and incredible attractions, book a family holiday to Dubai. Combine glitz and glamour with fun-filled moments in this stunning destination thanks to the array of family-friendly attractions just waiting to be enjoyed. Make lifelong memories in a theme park such as Motiongate Dubai and LEGOLAND Dubai, or waterpark like Aquaventure World. The Lost World Aquarium and Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo are great spots to admire marine life. Dubai Mall is also home to an ice rink, cinema, playground, shopping and child-friendly dining. A Dubai family holiday wouldn't be complete without a desert excursion. Try sand boarding, dune buggying, 4X4 jeep safaris, camel riding and much more.

Abu Dhabi family holidays

A family holiday to Abu Dhabi will make all your wildest dreams come true. Tailoring magical experiences for grown ups and children alike, we promise there won’t be a dull moment on your UAE getaway. Yas Island is a hotspot for family fun, featuring attractions such as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld. Keep your eyes peeled as this location will soon also be the home of Disney Abu Dhabi, the first theme park of its kind in the Middle East. The Corniche offers up more family-friendly fun on your Abu Dhabi holiday. Situated in the heart of the city, enjoy playgrounds, restaurants, shops and a sandy beach.

Orlando Family Holidays

Known as the theme park capital of the world, Orlando is perfect for your family-friendly getaway. Look forward to endless thrills at iconic attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Orladno and the Magic Kingdom, as well as waterparks like Universal Volcano Bay, Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove, where you can swim with dolphins. Stay in areas like International Drive and Lake Buena Vista for easy access to all these thrills. The Kennedy Space Centre is a great place for educational fun as you can watch rockets launching from the beach and tour NASA. Those on an Orlando family holiday with older children will love a speedboat tour through the Everglades, which is the perfect location for alligator spotting.

Mediterranean Family Holidays

If you’re seeking delightfully warm temperatures and sunshine then the Mediterranean is the place for you. Requiring only a short-haul flight to dreamy destinations such as Majorca, Greece, Turkey and the Costa del Sol in Spain, holiday bliss is closer than ever. Golden and white-sand beaches overlook turquoise waters that are perfect for swimming and water sports fun. Try your hand at snorkelling, scuba diving, paddleboarding, parasailing and jet skiing, or simply relax on the sumptuous shores. The array of budget-friendly hotels means you can book your cheap Mediterranean family holiday without missing out on world-class luxury facilities. Enjoy access to swimming pools, kids’ clubs, lively entertainment and impressive all-inclusive programmes.

Thailand Family Holidays

A one-of-of-a-kind family holiday to Thailand will deliver on tropical bliss, unspoilt scenery and glorious weather – what more could you ask for? Thailand is a great place for getting the most out of your money due to its great value. Combine a multicentre stay in Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai and Kos Samui, or any other paradise destinations, and live your best life with the whole family. Encounter exotic wildlife such as monkeys, elephants and turtles, soak up the sun of a sugary white beach and splash in the divine waters of the Andaman Sea or Gulf of Thailand. Adventurous holidaymakers will love hiking, kayaking and ziplining, while those seeking serenity will find it in the variety of luxury hotels.

Family holidays abroad made simple. Browse the Destination2 website or call our travel specialists for tailor-made escapes. With great deals and exciting attractions waiting for you, which destination will you choose?

Originally Posted 13 May 2026 by Sarah Keenan

Last Updated 13 May 2026

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