Families

The success of Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics has boosted sales of health and fitness holidays and is set to continue. Active and wellness holiday experts Health and Fitness Travel has seen a remarkable increase in enquiry levels for tennis, water sportsand active breaks, demonstrating the nation's growing appetite to combine fitness and well-being by participating in exciting sports.

From the health conscious to the sporty and active, globetrotting parents can now share their favourite wellness holidays with their little ones, as we introduce our new healthy With more children out of shape, parents are looking to encourage healthy habits and revamp their stagnant family holidays lounging by the pool with a healthy change of pace and get the kids active whilst soaking up the sun. Discover a diverse selection of healthy family holidays worldwide, from cultural adventures in Vietnam, to sports breaks in St Lucia and family spa retreats in Italy.

Escape for some fun in the sun and make sure you’re not left in the lurch when the school holidays roll around as we round up our top seasonal family holidays for Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. From kayaking the coastline of Madeira in summer to Thailand treasure hunts in Autumn, with these seasonal family holidays you’ll find the perfect destination for you and your mini-me any time of year.

The added pressure of travelling solo can make going on holiday as a single parent seem daunting. No matter how much you want to have some quality time away and give your children a fun break, it can be hard to imagine ever escaping on a relaxing retreat. However, with our single parent family holidays, gone are the days of single parents shying away from holidaying with the kids.

Much more than just a pool-side holiday, our hand-selected healthy holidays provide opportunities for the whole family to have fun and enjoy quality time together in health and wellness. With group fitness classes and activities there are plenty of options for single adults to meet like-minded holiday-makers whilst the kids discover a ready-made group of friends at the Kids Club. Head to the Caribbean on a family water sports holiday, satisfy your sense of adventure in Morocco on a family adventure & culture holiday or discover new surroundings on a family spa holiday in Italy.

St Lucia: The BodyHoliday WellFit Families

Kayaking at The BodyHoliday

Escape to St Lucia to The BodyHoliday on a luxury family activity holiday that promotes fitness and well-being, ideal for a healthy all-inclusive family fitness break. Get active together with an amazing range of water sports and activities, from sailing to dance and diving to abseiling, for an unforgettable all-inclusive family activity holiday. Wear yourselves out at parent vs. children competitions, including volleyball and beach-a-thons, before indulging yourselves at the wellness centre with specially designed mother and daughter beauty sessions. The perfect destination for a family friendly spa break, this healthy holiday in the Caribbean will see you all return home revitalised and closer than ever.

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Morocco: Paradis Plage

Surf lesson at Paradis Plage

You’ll be spoilt for choice on an affordable family holiday at the beach front destination of Paradis Plage in exotic Morocco. Boasting a whole host of beach side activities to entertain you all, the kids will love learning a new skill with organised surf lessons and canoeing. With a round-the-clock experienced babysitter service, single parents can take some time to focus on their health and fitness knowing their little ones are well looked after. A popular destination from our specialist singles holidays, single adults will have no problem meeting like-minded solo travellers with complimentary access to all group activities and fitness classes, ranging from yoga to belly dancing and beach mountain walks.

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Thailand: Thanyapura

Cycling at Thanyapura

Boost your family’s health and well-being on a family fitness holiday for the whole family at this sports holiday in Thailand. Your little ones will love the activities and adventures they discover at the kids Tree Club; from cooking classes, to arts and crafts, car racing and traditional Thai games. With babysitting services and a variety of sports training camps for the kids, enjoy some much needed adult relaxation with a group yoga class or indulgent treatments at the luxury spa, before making the most of quality family time with a family game of tennis or beach volleyball.

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Spain: Marbella Club

Kids Club at Marbella Club 

Going solo on holiday with the kids can be a breeze with the phenomenal kids programme at Marbella Club in Spain. Located just 30 minutes from Malaga airport, this exclusive resort is in a perfect position on the beach perfect for luxury family holiday. The Kids Club offers a great mix of sports and activities for all ages from face painting to cooking lessons! Whilst the kids are entertained, single parents can take advantage of unlimited access to the luxury spa and complimentary attendance to group fitness classes, including yoga and TRX workouts. 

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Italy: Forte Village

Ready for a snorkelling adventure at Forte Village

Set on the beautiful Sardinian coastline this is a great activity break for a single parent family beach holiday. Be blown away by the kids club, with unbeatable activities including; go karting, football club Marvin's magic club. Meet like-minded adults with group fitness classes from yoga to Boxercise, before enjoying quality family time, making this activity holiday an ideal destination for a family sports holiday. Refuel together at a choice of restaurants; from stone baked pizzas to authentic Caribbean cuisine, there is no wriggle room for fussy eaters at this luxury family retreat.

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Talk to one of our Travel Specialists on 0203 397 8891 or contact us here to discuss tailor-making your perfect single parent family holiday.

Let’s be honest fathers are the most difficult people to get presents for! With mothers it can be flowers, a spa treatment, shoes, jewellery or even a home cooked meal… But the other parent is a completely different ball game – what do they want, need or like? There are only so many ties, hip flasks or mugs from the ‘World’s Best Dad’ collection we can get away with. With that in mind, why not give the gift of an active break for Father’s Day? They’re sure to appreciate the promise of a stimulating fitness-focused retreat to look forward to and the chance to spend time with their loved one. Get your cycling stamina, water-sport skills, and golfing down to a tee (pun intended) all while making meaningful memories with your pops!

Keep up with the kids and return a youthful lease of life to your body on our action-packed child friendly activity holidays, which guarantee fun for the whole family. From surfing in Morocco to tennis in the Caribbean, take a break from your usual routine and make the most of family time by creating experiences and memories in dream destinations.

Keep up with the kids and return a youthful lease of life to your body on our action-packed child friendly activity holidays, which guarantee fun for the whole family. From surfing in Morocco to tennis in the Caribbean, take a break from your usual routine and make the most of family time by creating experiences and memories in dream destinations. 

Make up for lost time with your busy schedules by creating lasting memories with all generations of your family with one of our multi generation family holidays. With a range of activities that cater to all the needs of your family, this is the perfect opportunity for children to spend quality time with their grandparents on a multi generation family holiday for all ages. Spending time with your family is the most important thing, especially uniting the elder generation with the younger, so take the time to ensure you can spend quality family time together in a healthy and active way. With more than 12.5 million people having been on a three generation ‘3G’ holiday, be sure to jump on the bandwagon and see what you’re missing out on.

Unwind and relax on a tropical family holiday that will allow everyone to make the most of the idyllic beaches, whether that be kayaking together in Thailand or shell-collecting in Bali, perfect for your youngsters to enjoy. You will all leave feeling fully rejuvenated, as bringing your children on holiday can still mean a relaxing exotic Asian getaway is within your grasp.

For many families, one of the challenging parts of going on a holiday is finding one that suits everyone’s tastes. Travelling with teenagers can be particularly tricky as their interests don’t always align with those of their parents or younger siblings. Life is easier if the destination, activities and entertainment coincide with their interests, whilst also offering something for mum and dad. For sporty families, let us make your family holiday planning a lot easier as we share our best family sports resorts for holidays with teenagers. Whether you’re into the thrill of mountain biking, the excitement of water sports or just looking for fun and engaging activities everyone can enjoy, our teenage friendly family holidays are guaranteed to give everyone a reason to be excited!

There’s no better gift than the gift of good health, so why not treat your Dad this Father’s Day to an exceptional healthy holiday, personalised to meet his interests. For the active Dad seeking an action-packed, pulse-raising adventure holiday, to Dads in need of some “me time”, these tailor-made healthy retreats have something to suit every Dad’s needs. All retreats offer mind and body balancing treatments and therapies to create the perfect equilibrium of wellness and fitness and make the ultimate healthy treat for Father’s Day.

If you’re looking for a healthy honeymoon destination to boost your fitness levels and tone up amid the excitement of newly-wedded bliss, hit up the waves and learn to surf on holiday as a couple in destinations from Morocco to Costa Rica. A fun-filled way to tone up and lose weight together, burn as many as 400 calories in an hour on the water, whilst simultaneously improving your balance, co-ordination and body strength for a fitness holiday with a difference.

Whether you’ve recently welcomed your first child or a new addition to the family, having a baby is a beautiful, although stressful, time of your life. Make this transition easier on one of our family friendly wellness retreats, tailor-made to provide you and your family with just what you need to start a healthy and happy life together.

Find the key to a drama free family holiday by keeping the kids active and entertained by the beach as they explore their sandy surroundings whilst trying new experiences. From learning to surf in Morocco to kayaking in Bali, say goodbye to boredom on our active family beach holidays where everyone can have fun in the sun. Make the most of sharing new experiences with the kids, or take some adult time out to relax and unwind as the little ones are entertained at the Kids Club, with everything from tennis to treasure hunts.

Find the key to a drama free family holiday by keeping the kids active and entertained by the beach as they explore their sandy surroundings whilst trying new experiences. From learning to surf in Morocco to kayaking in Bali, say goodbye to boredom on our active family beach holidays where everyone can have fun in the sun. Make the most of sharing new experiences with the kids, or take some adult time out to relax and unwind as the little ones are entertained at the Kids Club, with everything from tennis to treasure hunts.

“Are we there yet?” If you think luxury spa holidays are a no-go zone with the children in tow, think again. With our top 10 family friendly spa holidays, you no longer have to choose between family time and relaxation.

Christmas and New Years are a season onto themselves, filled with the best aspects of life that make you feel like maybe you are magic. While we’re terribly fond of our little island, let’s face it, December and January don’t exactly showcase Britain at its finest, so why not make the most of this magical season with a charming winter sun holiday escape?

Whether you dream of playing tennis in Spain or horse riding in Portugal, keep active with your little ones with our top 5 family active holidays in Europe, all only a short flight away. Parents can enjoy the best of both worlds on our healthy family holidays by making the most of quality family time with a variety of activities, before taking the chance to unwind in the spa whilst the Kid’s Club keep them entertained. Boost their fitness playing sports they love, or introduce them to new ones and let mum and dad show the kids how it’s done.

With the FIFA World Cup Finals in Brazil fast approaching what better way to get fit than with an active football sports holiday? Get into the World Cup spirit with one of our exclusive activity holidays all which feature top class coaching to help get you football fit. Any coach will be able to explain the merits of football training; from increased cardiovascular endurance to improved levels of balance and co-ordination, football offers a great workout.

What better way to kick-start your New Year health and wellness goals than on one of our luxury wellness spa retreats? From healing holidays in Morocco, to holistic retreats in Vietnam, achieve inner balance this New Year as you take time to reassess your lifestyle. Discover what it really feels like to be pampered in ultimate luxury as you see in January with a heavenly massage under the stars in the Philippines or an indulgent treatment by the white sands of Costa Rica. Whether you are travelling solo, as a couple, or with family or friends, our rejuvenating spa holidays will bring wellness and well-being to all.