Family Holidays

Family Holidays

Holidays for kids? Yeah, we've got 'em. Have a nosy at our range of packages and cheap family holidays for 2025.

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Cheap Family Holidays 2025

Newsflash: whisking the kiddos away on one of our 2025 holidays doesn't need to be stressful, or cost a fortune. At least not when you book with us 👀 We've got loads of family holidays that come with ALL the goodies - from buffets fit for the pickiest of eaters to daily activities and fun-packed kids' clubs. (Although, let's be honest, that's more for your benefit - you enjoy that piña colada in peace 🍹) We've handpicked this trio of deals for their epic family facilities, all-inclusive programmes and INCREDIBLE prices (in the summer holidays, might we add). Seriously, why are you still reading this? The good stuff's down here 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Titanic Mardan Palace, aka. the ultimate family jolly

At Titanic Mardan Palace, families get the royal treatment with epic pools, endless activities, and kid-friendly perks that’ll keep the little ones busy while you sip cocktails like the VIPs you are.

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Family Hotels with Waterparks

Nothing screams 'family fun' like zooming down a waterslide and swallowing half the pool when you reach the bottom. No matter what you're into (sorry, we mean the kids): the simple, swooping kind, the twisty-turny kind, the crazy rivers, the kamikazes, the free-falls - we've got plenty of hotels with waterparks to get stuck into. When it comes to the best holidays for kids, these are a few of our faves, with splash-worthy fun to keep everyone happy. We think the pics say it all, really...

Family hotels with kids' clubs

Let's be honest - it doesn't matter if you're in Spain or on one of our Turkey holidays - when you're trying to kick back with a beach read and a cocktail you can't pronounce the name of, the last thing you want is the constant chirp of I'm bored in your ear hole. Totally kills the vibe. Thankfully, that's where kids' clubs come in. It's basically like having a free babysitter who brings all the colouring, lego-building, disco-dancing, face-painting fun to the table so you don't have to. We've got loads of All Inclusive Family Holidays with kids' clubs right on site, but these three have MULTIPLE, meaning literally everyone's covered - whether it's tots, teens or in-betweens. Laura from our Marketing department took her little one to Granada Luxury Belek Hotel and let's just say, the air-conditioned soft play areas went down an absolute TREAT. Keeping the little'uns entertained and tiring them out for bedtime? Always a winner.

Family Holiday Packages for Everyone...

We know families come in all shapes and sizes. Big ones, little ones, moody teen ones, toddler tantrum ones. We've got a holibobs for whoever you're bringing along.


Family Holidays Abroad with Babies and Toddlers

Nap time, playtime, snack time - toddler life doesn’t sound too bad, does it? Yeah, they can be a bit of a handful, but once you’re on that beach…well, everyone’s happy. It might take a few tantrums and toilet trips to get there, but at the right hotel, holidays with the little ones are a doddle. We’re talking splash pools, swing sets, babysitting services, and all-day ice cream to keep everyone happy. Not forgetting the mini disco songs that get stuck in your head for days on end (call them annoying all you want, but we both know you’ll be searching them on YouTube when you’re back home). Speaking of coming back home, our trusty flight options mean you can choose an airline that works for you, and flight times that work for you (and the little ones). You could say, family holidays are easier than ever (especially when you book with easyJet flights... get it?) Let's just say... sandcastles and sticky handprints aside, beach holidays really are a chance for everyone to play. To top it off, we've got bags of holidays that're just a short flight away, so you can spend less time travelling with grumpy tots, and more time lazing by the pool 😎


Best Family Holidays for Teenagers

Teens - too cool to tag along with Mum and Dad on holiday, but not too cool for you to do all their washing. Gotta love 'em. Well, splash pools and kids’ clubs might not cut it anymore, and there are only so many replays of Danza Kuduro they can handle before rolling their eyes (we can't relate, we still think it's a banger). They need something cool. Multiple pools for multiple swims. Games rooms to escape the heat. Bangin' watersports (the plunge-you-into-the-sea kind, not the quiet-pedalo-ride-with-Dad kind). Oh, and Wi-Fi obvs, because heaven forbid they go more than a week without keeping their pals back home in the loop. What we're trying to say is... we've got hotels for teenagers that have all of that, so you can actually enjoy your jolly.

Oh, and wherever you pick, whether it's a holiday to Greece, Spain or even Portugal, keep an eye out for hotels with interconnecting family rooms. It means your teens get their own space (and so do you), but you've still got the comfort of being just a door away. That's proper sick. (Yeah, we're down with the kids.)


Family Holidays for Big Groups

Got your own little army of kiddos? Hey, we're not judging - people had to do something to entertain themselves before the days of Netflix and TikTok trends. Or maybe you're looking for a group holiday where you and your friends can pool all the kids together for a jolly? First of all, we hope you've got earplugs (kidding), second of all - good luck (also kidding), and thirdly - that's why we've got the best spots for some BIG family fun. We're talking roomy apartments where you can actually close the door during temper tantrums, enough pools to keep everyone happy (from babies to boomers), and entertainment for ALL ages. So what're you waiting for? Time to get the whole gang together.

Time-Zone Friendly Family Holidays

Keeping the kids to a schedule can be hard enough, without a crazy time difference throwing off all your nap times and snack times. The good news is, there are PLENTY of fam-friendly destinations set within an hour of GMT, so you can enjoy a jolly that's as smooth as a suncream-covered back.

Family Holidays with Short Flights and Transfers

Are we there yet? was a good movie, but no one wants to live it for real. Whether you've got tantrum-prone toddlers or just a few impatient travellers under your wing (*cough* Dad *cough*), these top hotels with speedy flights and transfers* will be right up your street. You can fly to all of these stunners in 3 hours or less, and you don't have to worry about a half-day roadtrip to get to your resort once you land. Let's get that holiday started ASAP!

*Flight times are a calculated average across UK airports, and transfer times are based on a direct taxi transfer.

Hotels with the Best Family Rooms

The kids are great. We love 'em. But sometimes being bunched together in a shoebox room just isn't the vibe, and you might fancy a late-night sangria (or a cheeky Ouzo if you're in Greece) without disturbing them. It doesn't matter if you're treating yourself to one of our luxury holidays or browsing our super-fun activity holidays - a comfy room should always be on the cards. That’s where these hotels come in, with their apartments, snazzy rooms with funky bunkbeds, separate bedrooms or partitioned rooms - so you can have the best of both worlds.

Family Holiday Essentials


Wet 'n' Wild Waterparks

Bigger is better, right? We’re talking about waterslides obviously, and we've got plenty of hotels with waterparks that bring guaranteed fun without you even needing to leave the resort! We're talking raft rides, lazy rivers and twisting tube slides that'll make you wish you didn’t have that second ice cream after lunch... Most family resorts have a waterpark within reach, but if you really want to go one step further, you've got to go for a hotel that's got one right on site. If we can't hear the screams and feel the water spray from our sun lounger, we don't want to know about it.


Cool Kids' Clubs

Hey, sometimes you just need a bit of peace and quiet while the kiddos are off colouring in and playing dress-up. We get it. That’s why we’ve got plenty of hotels with kids’ clubs, activities and mini discos, so there’s no chance of the young ones getting bored - and no chance of you getting sick of 'em! Just keep in mind that kids' clubs are typically a seasonal thing, but the good news is that if you're jetting off in half-term, most family hotels will have the service available. Whatever your motive - whether it's that the kids want to hang out with some youngsters their own age, they're itching to get messy doing arts and crafts, or you just want a quiet moment to yourself - a hotel with a kids' club on site is a big fat WIN.


ALL the Activities

Is it even a family jolly until you've argued over a game of mini golf? The kids think they got a hole-in-one, Dad thinks they cheated, Mum thinks it's just a game and everyone should get over it. We think it's all part of the fun! The best holidays for kids always have a mini golf course on site, and honestly, that's just a small taste of what our family-friendly resorts offer. Think water polo (that's the one with the super-attractive swim caps and goggles, FYI), archery (so the kids can channel their inner Katniss Everdeen), volleyball, bowling, watersports galore, and loads more. In short: there's no chance of getting bored, and it's the perfect way to make sure the kiddos are entertained on one of our cheap family holidays.


Food for Every Mood

Family holidays are all fun and games until it comes to meal time and the kids turn their nose up at anything that isn't a chip or a chicken nugget. Thankfully, our kid-friendly hotels know what's up, which is why loads of them offer special kids' menus and separate buffet sections just for the tots, teens and picky in-betweens. Think crispy nuggs, saucy spaghetti, sweet onion rings (not to be confused with calamari - been there), cheesy pizzas, fresh fruit, ice cream, and plenty more to promise full bellies and happy faces. That's fuss-free dining, no matter how fussy your party is. Bish, bash, bosh.

All Inclusive Family Holidays 2025

Bob Marley once sang don't worry, be happy, and we can't say for certain, but we're pretty sure he was talking about All Inclusive Family Holidays, because that's what they're all about! Maximum happy vibes and zero worries, because all your holiday essentials are covered in one price tag. Drinks? Check. Food? Checkity-check. Fun-packed activities? Checkarooney. You've got endless ice cream to sort those tantrums right out (AKA, when Dad loses at mini golf), waterparks for some next-level fun, beaches for...well, we probably don't need to explain that one, and most importantly - kids' clubs - so you can kick back doing diddly-squat, knowing the kiddos are having a blast.

Travelling with Kids: Tips and Tricks

Family holidays, while a joy, can also be a bit of a balancing act. You want relaxation, the kids want constant entertainment, and if you're travelling with a group - well, then you’ve got the added logistics of keeping everyone happy (and sane). Whether you’re navigating airports with toddlers or trying to plan a holiday that works for your nan and your best mate’s kids, a bit of prep, flexibility, and a good sense of humour will get you through. And if all else fails, remember that even the trickiest moments make for the best stories once you're back home! Here are a few handy tips to get you through:

  • Prep for the Journey: Whether you're jetting off or road-tripping, the trick to a stress-free journey with the kiddos is keeping them entertained. Bosh – stock up on snacks, load the tablets with their favourite shows, and throw in some activity packs for good measure. For those long-haul flights, stash a couple of surprises in your carry-on – new toys or books are a game-changer when boredom hits at 30,000 feet. And seriously, don't skimp on the snacks! A hangry little one at cruising altitude? No thanks.

  • Choose Family-Friendly Accommodation: When it comes to where you’ll stay, go for the full family-friendly experience. Think kids' clubs, shallow-end pools, and babysitting services – it's all about making life easier. All-inclusive resorts are a proper good shout, especially with their family zones and endless activities to keep the little ones busy while you sneak off for some poolside relaxation. Win-win!

  • Stick to a Routine (Sort Of): Holibobs might be the perfect time to let loose, but keeping a bit of routine can save the day (and your sanity). Try to stick to usual mealtimes and naps to dodge any meltdowns. But hey, if there’s a bangin' sunset or a nighttime parade at the theme park, stretching bedtime is all part of the fun, right?

  • Keep It Simple: Less is definitely more when you're travelling with younger ones. Forget about ticking off every tourist spot – just focus on a couple of top-tier activities each day. And be sure to schedule in plenty of downtime so everyone gets a proper chance to chill out and recharge. You’ll all enjoy it more that way!

  • Divide and Conquer: If you're travelling as multiple family groups, you don’t have to do everything together! Encourage smaller groups to break off and do different activities during the day. Some might want a beach day, while others might prefer exploring a local market. Then, come together for a group dinner to catch up on everyone’s adventures.

Going Abroad in the School Holidays

Fitting your family holibobs around term time is almost as stressful as trying to organise Hair Wash Day. And 10x more expensive. Firstly, there's deciding when to actually go (Easter? Summer? Christmas?), and then there's deciding where. But before you get your swimwear in a twist, we've got your back. We've got deals coming out our ears, so choose your term below and prepare to bag a bargain.

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FAQs

Where's the cheapest place to go for a family holiday?

The cheapest destinations for family holidays vary, but Turkey hotels are great value for money - packed with all-day entertainment, whopping waterparks and food for the whole family. If some laidback family fun in the sun is more your vibe, then Majorca and Menorca are both great options too.

Where's the best place to go for a family holiday?

Family holidays are all about keeping everyone entertained. If you're travelling with the kids, we'd recommend somewhere close to the beach with mild temperatures so it's not too hot for the little ones. Spain and parts of Greece are both absolute classics when it comes to a family beach break.

How can I do a family holiday on a budget?

Yes, it is possible. We've always got our top deals where you can be sure you're bagging a bargain, but destinations such as Spain and Turkey are a great place to start when looking for great value. On top of that, our low deposits and our FlexiPay options mean that you can secure your holiday for as little as possible, and pay your way, so there's no pressure to pay out one big sum.

What are the best holidays for kids?

When it comes to travelling with the kids, having everything boxed off before your travels is a must. That's where all-inclusive holidays make everything hassle-free, with buffet breakfasts, ice creams, daily activities and evening entertainment - all included. You don't need to lift a finger.

Where can I travel to with a short flight time?

Short flights mean that you can jet off for your dose of sun, sand and sea without the kids getting antsy and without having to spend a full day of your holiday travelling. Spanish favourites such as Ibiza, Menorca and Majorca are all ideal for a family beach break, and Canary Islands such as Lanzarote and Tenerife are only a few hours away, too.

Our top tip for flying with the kids in tow:

Keeping the kids entertained on holiday is one thing, but what about during the journey? Portable games, colouring books and small toys are easy to throw in your hand luggage, and when you're sat next to a quiet, happy child on the plane, you'll thank yourself. Who said the family fun can't start ASAP?

Where are the best holiday destinations for teenagers?

As long as you've got some cool activities and a good Wi-Fi connection, you're sorted. We're kidding. Well, kind of. If you're travelling with a teen who doesn't like to sit still, then hotels in Turkey and Cyprus almost always have a waterpark to explore, Spain always has something going on at the beach, and if you fancy somewhere a bit more long haul, then the Maldives is literally known for its watersports, because each hotel is like its own little island. And if your teen just likes to kick back and take it easy? All you need is a good pool, a good beach and some good food. Luckily, we've got plenty of hotels that tick all those boxes, so you can take your pick.

Why book your family holiday with On the Beach?

For starters, we know what's what. Entertainment for the little ones so you never have to hear those dreaded two words ('I'm bored') while you're away. All-inclusive deals for unlimited chips and ice cream by the pool. (And there's food for the kids, too.)

We don't like to blow our own trumpet, but we send over 1.5 million people on their jollies every year, and we'd love you to be part of the family. Plus, with our flexible payment options and low deposits, you can book with confidence without the stress of huge pay-outs (no one's got time for that). Oh, and we always like to throw in something *extra* with your holiday to make it that bit more special - like our perks, which everyone can enjoy. You're welcome.

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