WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY TRAVEL BLOG!

Welcome to the Flashpacking Family travel blog. We’ve been a travel family since Ernie – our eldest – was three months old, but only started this family travel blog five years later. We’re playing catch up and have lots of great content on Jordan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Canada Have a browse around our posts below for some inspiration and be sure to check back regularly to see more great family travel-related content.

We also have lots of Christmas and Halloween related content and a big section on things to do in London.

Why a Maldives Family Holiday Could be Your Best Holiday Ever!

Maldives, Asia, Beaches

Forget the stereotype of the Maldives as a traditional honeymoon destination. Families are taking over. OK, it's not quite that extreme. There are still some adult-only islands, but as the family travel market grows, so does the number of family-friendly resorts in the Maldives. These resorts think of everything, from the best kids' clubs in the world to family-friendly restaurants and activities. Above all, they make sure your holiday in the Maldives is stress-free and relaxing.

UK Center Parcs Alternatives: Best Places Like Center Parcs In 2025

Europe, France, United Kingdom

Center Parcs is a big favourite amongst people seeking action-packed, fun-filled UK family holidays but it can come at a cost, especially if you're tied to going during the school holidays. If Center Parcs is out of your budget, the great news is that there are so many cheaper alternatives to Center Parcs offering a similar experience that won't break the bank.

The Best Family Holiday Destinations for 2026

Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Finland, France, Iceland, Jordan, London, Maldives, Middle East, Morocco, North America, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, USA

Looking for family holiday ideas for your family travels? Look no further! We've pulled together a list of the ten best family holiday destinations to help you narrow down your search. Most destinations these days are easy to travel to with a family, but these ones stand out as being exceptionally family-friendly.

Dinosaur display at the Royal Tyrrell Museum

A Day in Drumheller with Kids: the Ultimate Dinosaur Adventure

Canada, Itineraries, North America

Kids and dinosaurs go together like Batman and Robin. I haven't met a kid yet who doesn't love dinosaurs. Having two dinosaur mad boys who love everything dinosaur related, we had to visit Drumheller, the dinosaur capital of the world for an ultimate dinosaur adventure.

The Best Snæfellsnes Peninsula Day Trip: Where To Go & What To Do 2025

Iceland, Europe, Itineraries

The Snaefellsnes Peninsula is in western Iceland, about 150km north of Reykjavik. It has some of the most dramatic landscape in Iceland and is home to the most iconic (and most photographed) mountain in Iceland, Kirkjufell. It's a great day trip from Reykjavik, or stay in one of the many beautiful hotels or homestays to give you more time to explore the area.

How To Book A Cheap Iceland Holiday: 10 Top Tips!

Iceland, Europe

When you come back from holiday, people usually ask you how it was. However, when we came back from Iceland on holiday, people asked 'Was it expensive?' Whilst Iceland holidays can be expensive, there are ways to have a budget Iceland holiday with the family without affecting the quality of your holiday.

The Best Family-Friendly Sri Lanka Accommodation for Every Budget

Asia, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of our favourite destinations to travel to as a family and one of the things that makes it such a great place to visit is that there’s a fantastic range of family-friendly accommodation in Sri Lanka to suit all budgets. You can find budget-friendly homestays to luxury Sri Lankan hotels and anything else in between.

10 Best Family-Friendly Things To Do In Galle With Kids

Sri Lanka, Asia, Beaches

Galle is one of those places that just gets cooler with age having undergone a regeneration transformation in recent years. It's not the largest city in Sri Lanka but it's the most well-known after the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo. It's jam-packed with history and hipness and it's a great place to visit as a family as there are just loads of things to do in Galle with kids.

self drive safari in Kruger National Park

Cheap Safari Holidays: 9 Top Tricks Organise A Budget Safari

Africa, National Parks, Safaris, South Africa

African Safari holidays are big business but while they were once the domain of the very wealthy, the good news is that they are now much more affordable, especially with our helpful tips on how to plan and book a budget African safari. If you've ever sat daydreaming of an African safari, picturing the huge African sun rising over the plains as you watch majestic beasts grazing but thought a luxury safari with a price tag to match was your only option, think again.

The 15 Best Kruger National Park Accommodations for Families

Africa, National Parks, Safaris, South Africa

Finding the best family-friendly Kruger National Park accommodation can be tricky. There are just so many options out there and this may be a once in a lifetime holiday so you want to get it right. Having taken the kids on safari, we know what to look for when choosing a property and have narrowed the selection down to give you the 15 most family-friendly properties.

All You Need to Know About Taking an African Safari With Kids

Safaris, Africa, National Parks, South Africa, Travel Tips

Taking kids on an African safari will be one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have and yet some people are still unsure whether to take young kids on safari. Our FAQs will answer everything you need to know about a safari with kids.

The Best 6 Day Iceland Itinerary For Families