Living / 2 May, 2025 / My Baba
When it comes to the best summer holidays with kids, the dream is refreshingly straightforward: endless sunshine, unforgettable adventures, and a few blessed moments where someone else (ideally a kids’ club rather than a kindly stranger) entertains the offspring. Whether you’re angling for a swift hop to the Med or plotting a grand, globe-spanning escape, the travel experts at Scott Dunn have assembled the definitive guide to what’s hot for families this summer. Here’s where to go — and how to get there without losing your cool.
You needn’t cross oceans to find holiday nirvana. Some of the best summer holidays for kids and the world’s most dazzling, child-friendly escapes are just a short flight away — perfect for parents hoping to collect more golden memories and fewer airport meltdowns. Here are a few favourites offering everything from supervised treasure hunts to blissfully silent spa afternoons.
This summer, Halkidiki’s Eagles Resort makes an even more persuasive case for the family holiday, thanks to its gleaming new Explorers Kids Club. From four months to 11 years, little adventurers are kept enthralled with crafts, games, and outdoor escapades, leaving you free to loiter by your private pool or drift into the spa. And when the day’s masterpieces have been made? Those turquoise waters and soft beaches are only ever a few sandy steps away.
Discover Eagles Palace: Eagles Palace, Halkidiki | Luxury Hotel in Greece | Scott Dunn UK
If the idea of broiling on a beach lounger feels less appealing than it once did, consider the Dolomites. Here, cool alpine air, shimmering lakes, and meadows straight from a children’s storybook await. Swap flip-flops for hiking boots and let the crisp mountain mornings revive even the most travel-weary souls. It’s active, it’s bracing — and it just might redefine what a family holiday looks like.
Itinerary we love for families: Dolomites and Greece for Families | Scott Dunn UK
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Long considered one of Portugal’s most family-savvy resorts, Pine Cliffs seems almost tailor-made for frazzled parents. With its own Explorers Kids Club offering an inventive mix of sports, crafts, and mischief, your junior jet-setters will be more than occupied — leaving you to explore the spa, the golf course, or simply your own capacity for doing absolutely nothing. Sun, sand, and a properly made espresso: what’s not to love?
Book your summer stay at Pine Cliffs: Pine Cliffs Resort, Portugal | Luxury Hotel with Kids Club | Scott Dunn UK
Sometimes, the ultimate indulgence isn’t the five-star suite — it’s shaving hours off the journey. France offers all the requisite glamour (Provence’s vineyards, the Côte d’Azur’s brilliance, the Alps’ quiet grandeur) without the long-haul pain. Pair a short flight with high style, first-rate kids’ amenities, and a glass of something cold and golden, and you have summer sorted.
Discover France for families: Family Holidays to France | Luxury Holidays in France with Children | Scott Dunn UK
Cannes is a city located on the French Riviera. It is a commune of France located in the Alpes-Maritimes department, a busy tourist destinatiot.The city is famous for its luxury hotels and restaurants.
For those willing to venture a little farther, long-haul doesn’t have to mean long-faced. With Scott Dunn smoothing the edges, even epic journeys become part of the fun.
The Maldives has perfected many things — overwater villas, coral atolls, cocktails at sunset. But at Niyama, it’s the family experience that quietly steals the show. With its very own Explorers Kids Club offering nature walks, baking classes, and treasure hunts, even the smallest guests get a slice of tropical magic — while parents reacquaint themselves with the long-lost art of lounging.
Hotel we love for families: Niyama Private Islands in the Maldives | Niyama Resort | Scott Dunn UK
If your dream is measured in coconut palms and Technicolor sunsets, the Caribbean remains an unimpeachable choice. Whether you’re seeking the easy-going rhythms of Antigua or the rainforest adventures of St. Lucia, this part of the world still does family holidays better than almost anywhere else. Expect warm welcomes, warmer waters, and the very real possibility of forgetting what day it is.
Hotel we love for families: Sugar Beach | Caribbean Luxury Hotel | Scott Dunn UK
Stunning view of the Pitons (Petit Piton & Gros Piton) from an elevated viewpoint with the rainforest and bay of Soufrière in the foreground.
If you think Mauritius is all turquoise water and palm trees, you’re absolutely right — but there’s more. Shallow lagoons, kaleidoscopic coral reefs, and some of the friendliest, most family-oriented resorts in the world make this island an ideal setting for a child’s first taste of paradise. Direct flights from the UK only sweeten the deal.
Hotel we love for families: Shanti Maurice Resort | Mauritius Luxury Hotels | Scott Dunn UK
Le Morne Beach Luxury Resort, Mauritius. Feels like dreaming.
Traveling with small children doesn’t have to feel like a tactical military operation. A few clever strategies can make the journey almost as pleasant as the destination:
And if you need a little extra reassurance, take it from someone who’s been there: Kirsty Edwards, mum-of-two and Scott Dunn’s Global Head of PR and Communications knows a thing or two about navigating flights with little ones. Her advice? Loosen the reins a little.
“Let them pack their own flight backpack — it gives them a little agency (and you fewer complaints). And snacks — always snacks. Airplane meals are a gamble, but a familiar biscuit never is,” she says. “On planes, all rules are suspended. Survival is the goal. And honestly, sometimes that means treats you wouldn’t dream of offering at home.”
In the end, summer holidays aren’t about getting everything right — they’re about the moments you’ll remember long after the suitcases are unpacked. Wherever you’re dreaming of going, we’ll ensure the journey is as extraordinary as the destination.
P.S. Planning your next family getaway? Don’t miss Scott Dunn’s exclusive summer offers running throughout May—available only to Scott Dunn guests. Check out the latest deals here.
Article by travel writer Jordi Lippe-McGraw.
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