Best places for a winter family holiday
The best destinations for family travel during the winter school holidays
The winter months are some of the best times to travel with your family, escaping the cold weather at home and jetting off in search of winter sun. From Asia to Morocco, our family travel specialists have put together their top choices for the best destinations to visit during the Christmas holidays.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a fantastic destination to visit in the winter with the kids – from spotting wildlife in the cloud forest, lazing on sunny beaches and learning to surf – this tropical country is full of adventure for children of all ages. We suggest heading to the Pacific coast for nice, dry weather, against the lush landscapes after the rainy season.
Cuba
If you’re looking for an authentic, charming Christmas holiday then Cuba should tick all the boxes. We recommend Cuba to families with children over 6, due to the limited family facilities available throughout the country. Self-drive, again, is super easy and we recommend booking as far in advance as you can to ensure availability.
India
What better place to go to experience something completely different and to show your children what travelling is all about? December is a great time to go to India as the weather is dry and not too humid. Our Travel Specialists will help you plan your holiday away from the hectic crowds, with plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a great country to travel with the family at Christmas, with the south west and central areas being the best places to visit. Relax on Negombo’s beaches or build sand-castles at Tangalle in the south where you can spot tropical fish in the small surrounding reefs. Christmas on the beach… anyone?
Thailand
The winter months are the best time of the year to visit Thailand, which is no wonder it’s so popular with families looking for an exciting winter holiday – it’s never too early to book! Thailand experiences good temperatures and low rainfall at this time of the year, making it perfect to visit some of the family favourites including its incredible national parks, River Kwai and the northern countryside. Add on some r&r with Thailand’s postcard-pretty beaches; we recommend heading to the south west (e.g. Ko Yao Yai, Ko Lanta) which is likely to see drier weather than Ko Samui and its east coast neighbours.
Vietnam
December is a great time to visit Vietnam as you will find plenty of quiet areas compared to the busy summer months. The weather is generally warm and dry all around to keep the younger ones happy on the beach. Why not go kayaking through the peaceful Bai Tu Long Bay and learn what Christmas in Asia is all about?
