The great thing about the internet is that not only can you find information about lots and lots of holiday deals, you can Google your specific needs and desires such as holidays that are survivable with a two year old and come up with some relatively sensible ideas. There are websites for every possible family requirement - if you have thought about it you can be pretty guaranteed someone else has! Anyway, I have listed some websites that you might like to look at when planning your family holiday.
For happy campers
www.siblu.com Formerly known as Haven Europe (presumably Siblu sounds more exciting and exotic) offer camping holidays with no pain (just turn up and it's all there for you) at sites with fantastic child friendly facilities in France, Spain and Italy. The only problem I have experienced with this type of holiday is the screams and tantrums dragging the little ones away from the flume, new friends, children's club etc to leave the confines of the campsite for the day!
The all action family
www.activitiesabroad.com lists lots of amazing holidays for families who faced with a whole day on the beach immediately start a 'build the biggest sandcastle competition' or initate a cross channel swim before a three hour beach volleyball game. If your family really can't bear to sit still for more than a few minutes then one of these action packed holidays could be just the thing for your brood.
Children with special needs
www.special-needs-kids.co.uk lists a range of holiday companies who offer facilities for special needs children in the UK and further afield
Check out www.butlinsonline.co.uk which offer exceelnt value family holidays and their Shoreline Hotel in Bognor Regis which has eight special designed rooms for guests with disabilities.
Holidays with tiny tots
A great website for families travelling with very young children - not just holiday destinations but tips advice on planning your trip as well.
There is a specific section on childcare for the under 3s on holiday
Want to go at short notice!!
The best places to look are sites such as www.latedeals.co.uk or www.lastminute.com. Bear in mind that flights off the island can be expensive at short notice so it might be sensible to find the best deals off the island as well when putting together your trip.
Happy holidays!!
