Holidays can be tricky at the moment and the usual family trip to Spain or Portugal might not be a possibility. Holidays in the UK, though, might be a good option to get away from it all and have a break, while spending time together as a family in a lovely location. UK holiday locations tend to involve holiday cottages, apartments or other self catering spaces, giving families more freedom to let their holidays play out in the way that they want.

UK holidays will be popular and it is wise to get them booked in sooner rather than later to get quality accommodation. Families will be able to enjoy time away in the UK countryside or the seaside, as well as embarking on city breaks all over the UK. There are plenty of activities for children and adults alike and it can be a very relaxing experience to go on holiday in this way.

Holidays with children – you are going to spend most of your time keeping them entertained! Finding the right activities is the perfect way to enjoy your family time together, you just need to put some thought into what you are going to do.

If you are an active family, some things you might enjoy include hiking, cycling, white water rafting and climbing. These are all high adrenaline activities that will keep your kids busy. You will really appreciate the quality time you spend together when you look back on your trip, and you will all have had the chance to learn so many new things.

If you prefer a slightly more sedate pace, why not try a boat trip or a guided walk? This is a good way to see some of the scenery and enjoy the culture as well. It keeps your children busy, but you have time to relax as a family as well.

The family holiday: a cause of much planning and discussion, many months before it happens. A holiday should be relaxing but all too often, it becomes something that causes families to fall out. Here are some tips for making your next family holiday a complete success:

• Stop worrying about it. Focus on what will make your holiday fun, instead of worrying about every last detail. This will help to give you a better outlook.
• Plan ahead of time. Know the activities that are available and work out what you would like to do. A guidebook could be useful.
• Make sure you travel arrangements are planned. Have a good idea of how you are getting between places and if required, book transfers.
• Don’t go too far afield. With children, you are limited by the activities you can do anyway. Hotels that are family friendly are essential. Choose one in Spain rather than Australia – the children will be much happier during the journey.

The world is a big place, full of wonderful destinations to visit. If you are an avid traveller, you could have trouble choosing where to go next. It mostly depends on what you want from your next trip. Here are some ideas:

• If you want adventure, try South America. There are lots of adventure sports you can do and if this isn’t your thing, many interesting places to visit. The towns are incredible and the landscapes are even better.
• For beautiful European scenery, try Luxembourg. It isn’t as touristy as other areas in the region but the food, beer and views are just as good, some would argue better.
• How about some beautiful beaches and some great waves? Have you thought about Costa Rica? The coastline is amazing and you can learn to surf.
• For animal tourism, consider Sri Lanka. Safaris are one of the most popular attractions here and taking a jeep around a national park to see wild elephants and leopards will be unforgettable.