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    The best luxury family holidays for May half-term

    Father and son in Venice, Italy

    With myriad options across the globe and Europe starting to hot up, May is a great time for family travel. Take a short hop to Majorca with the little ones to enjoy its award-winning beaches or enjoy a tour of Italy and bring art, history and culture to life for hard to please teenagers. However you plan to spend your May half term, our travel experts can help you make the most of it. Speak to us about planning your next family holiday.

    St Regis Mardavall, Majorca 

    Perfect for Age 0 - 4

    Discover a children’s paradise at St Regis Mardavall on the Spanish island of Majorca. The shaded children-only pool and playground are complimented by a kids’ club with a fun programme of activities. The pool is equipped with a heating system from Easter until the end of October which ensures it maintains a constant 27 degrees. A great start to the summer for your children.

    Daios Cove, Crete

    Perfect for Age 5+

    Daios Cove in Crete not only offers stunning sea views and a private beach, but some of the best childcare facilities on the island. A well-equipped children’s club, crèche and babysitting service will give you time and space to enjoy a game of tennis or relax in the sea water infinity pool. As a family you can enjoy water sports from scuba to snorkelling and take in some of the culture of this beautiful cove which lies near Agios Nikolaos.

    Tarkuni Lodge, South Africa

    Perfect for Age 8+

    For the ultimate family escape, book the exclusive use Tarkuni lodge which lies in one of South Africa’s largest private game reserves. Meet the meercat on bush walks with your field guide around the foot of the Korannaberg Mountains. Spot rare black rhino, sable, Cape buffalo and cheetah during family game drives in this pristine wilderness.

    Family Thailand

    Perfect for Age 8+

    Witness the Asian elephant in its natural habitat or dive into the warm waters of Koh Samui on a family holiday to Thailand. Swim among the dazzling reefs of Koh Samui and relax on the white, sandy beaches. Renowned for its friendly locals, discover the colourful markets of Bangkok and explore the magnificent Golden Palace on a thrilling Thailand adventure.

    Puente Romano, Marbella

    Perfect for Age 8+

    Head to the ‘Golden Mile’ between Marbella and Puerto Banus in Andalucia, Spain. Puente Romano Beach Resort offers a complimentary kids’ club during half-term, (plus July and August) which will give you time to enjoy a trip on the hotel’s yacht or try one of the sailing water bikes. The kids’ club offers private swimming or tennis lessons and they can make the most of the long, sandy beach for shell-seeking. Book one of the spacious junior suites which are ideally furnished for families.

    Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Uganda

    Perfect for Teenagers

    Embark on the ultimate adventure with your older teenagers to track gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda. Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is the perfect luxury base for families to stay before their encounter with the elusive mountain gorilla. Experienced guides will lead you through the forest to the family of gorilla. Teenagers need to be 16 years of age to take part in the trek.

    Explore Italy

    Perfect for Teenagers

    Eat and drink your way round Italy. Explore the iconic sights of Rome before travelling by first-class train to Venice. We’ll help you beat the queues at Vatican City, so youngsters can view Michelangelo’s frescoed Sistine Chapel before climbing the dome of St Peter’s Basilica to admire the views. Why not have a go at pizza making or at creating a carnival mask when you arrive in Venice? Your private guide will navigate your family through the alleyways to the fairy-tale pink Doge’s Palace and the Byzantine beauty of St Mark’s Basilica.

    Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa, Algarve 

    Perfect for Teenagers

    Discover enchanted grottos and remote beaches when you enjoy a family yacht cruise from the Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa in the Algarve. Set in 22 hectares of subtropical gardens along Portugal’s Atlantic coastline, you will find an array of child-friendly programmes from sea life exploration to family yoga sessions. Teens can carve waves during surfing lessons, accelerate their adrenaline during a day trip to a water park or join an adventure-filled jeep excursion.

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