Destination guides

Family travel guides for Europe

Ten in-depth European destination guides for families — when to visit, kid-friendly highlights, where to stay, and how to book with travel gift voucher credit.

Barcelona skyline with Sagrada Família and Mediterranean coast
Spain

Family Holiday in Barcelona, Spain: Complete Travel Guide

Beach mornings, Gaudí afternoons, and tapas at golden hour — Barcelona rewards families who mix culture with real downtime in walkable neighbourhoods like Gràcia and El Born.

22 min read

Florence cathedral dome and terracotta rooftops at sunset
Italy

Family Holiday in Florence, Italy: Complete Travel Guide

Compact Renaissance beauty, pistachio gelato on every corner, and Tuscan day trips — Florence is Italy at a pace families can actually enjoy.

22 min read

Colosseum and ancient Rome skyline
Italy

Family Holiday in Rome, Italy: Complete Travel Guide

Ancient history meets gelato breaks — Rome rewards families who book skip-the-line tickets, explore Trastevere at sunset, and embrace the afternoon riposo.

22 min read

Paris city lights and historic architecture
France

Family Holiday in Paris, France: Complete Travel Guide

Crêpes in Montmartre, treasure hunts in the Louvre, and carousel spins in Luxembourg Gardens — Paris works when you plan one highlight per morning and parks every afternoon.

22 min read

Lisbon rooftops and Tagus river
Portugal

Family Holiday in Lisbon, Portugal: Complete Travel Guide

Sunlit hills, pasteis de nata, and Atlantic breezes — Lisbon is one of Europe's best-value family city breaks when you pair historic neighbourhoods with beach afternoons.

22 min read

Prague historic centre and river views
Czech Republic

Family Holiday in Prague, Czech Republic: Complete Travel Guide

Fairytale spires, affordable dining, and compact sightseeing — Prague is ideal for first-time family trips to Central Europe when you balance castle mornings with river afternoons.

22 min read

Vienna historic boulevard and architecture
Austria

Family Holiday in Vienna, Austria: Complete Travel Guide

Palaces, princes, and Prater rides — Vienna blends imperial history with hands-on fun for children when you alternate palace gardens with amusement-park afternoons.

22 min read

London skyline with Thames and historic landmarks
United Kingdom

Family Holiday in London, UK: Complete Travel Guide

Free museums, royal parks, and double-decker buses — London delivers endless variety when you cluster sights by neighbourhood and mix wizarding walks with Greenwich afternoons.

22 min read

Amsterdam canals and bicycles
Netherlands

Family Holiday in Amsterdam, Netherlands: Complete Travel Guide

Compact, cycle-friendly, and full of pancakes — Amsterdam surprises families who expect only city breaks, with windmill villages and science museums a short train ride away.

12 min read

Tuscan countryside and vineyards
Italy

Family Holiday in Tuscany, Italy: Complete Travel Guide

Rolling hills, farmhouse pools, and long lunches — Tuscany rewards families who slow down and explore medieval hill towns between swims and market mornings.

13 min read