Each week our holiday hero, Neil Simpson, delves into a great holiday theme and does all the legwork so you don’t have to. This week: the best bonding holidays for families.
A new travel trend is gaining momentum – so-called bonding holidays, which are meant to bring two family members closer together.
Just before the pandemic hit, Tom Barber, co-founder of Original Travel, was one of the first to notice. He says: “After helping clients book their most important family holiday, we were increasingly asked if parents could take a separate break with one of their children. They wanted quality, one-on-one time with each other to really connect.
“Now we also see grandparent and grandchild breaks, adults giving a parent a break, and all sorts of other combinations.”
Original has compiled a collection of holiday travel, including a range of destinations suitable for different ages and interests.
Get closer: Holiday hero Neil Simpson reveals his guide to the best family holidays designed to bring family members closer (file photo)
An unforgettable choice for lucky youngsters is an adventure, jungle and beach holiday in Thailand that includes crabbing, caving, treasure hunts, tuk-tuk rides, kayaking, swimming with sea turtles and overnight stays on boats and in treehouses.
There is even a dinner date where parents and child can challenge each other to eat roasted grasshoppers. 11-night bespoke itineraries including flights cost from £3,700pp, shorter options are available (originaltravel.co.uk).
A popular summer break before teenagers head off to college is Croatia Short Break with travel specialist Stubborn Mule. The holiday begins at locations in Dubrovnik where Game Of Thrones was filmed, before departing on a ferry to the Elaphiti Islands. This is an excellent place to jump off cliffs into the sea with kayaks ready to race. There are also diving trips to a hard to find cave.
Seven nights cost from £1,380 per person, including flights (koppigmuletravel.com).
A mother and daughter might prefer a Florence getaway with a stay at the Hotel Continentale, where guests have access to the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum. It features shoes designed by the iconic Italian designer for superstars such as Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and Greta Garbo. Double rooms are from £255 per night (lungarnocollection.com).
Theater and shopping breaks in New York are popular slavery vacations for all ages, and a top choice is the historic Knickerbocker Hotel. It is in a prime location on the corner of Broadway and 42nd Street, just a few steps from Times Square discount Tkts booth.
Mother and daughter can enjoy a short break in Florence (above) with a stay at the Hotel Continentale
Three nights including flights cost from £929 per person (britishairways.com/new-york).
Sports holidays are just as good for bonding, and a new round of mini golf holidays in Portugal’s Algarve have just gone on sale from Jet2Holidays.
Green fees are included, as are free golf course transfers and a small baggage fee for guests who bring their own clubs.
The offers include a three-night stay at the four-star Pestana Vila Sol Golf & Spa Resort in Vilamoura from £499 per person, including flights from Birmingham.
Flight options are available from nine other UK airports (jet2holidays.com/golf-holidays).
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James is an author and travel journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a love for exploring new cultures and discovering unique destinations, James brings his readers on a journey with him through his articles.
