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Updated January 9, 2023

Planning a successful family vacation is work—but not if you let a packager do the work for you. Buying a vacation through a tour operator frees you from the tedious details of deciding where to stay, what to eat, when to visit each attraction, and how to get to each place. Travel packagers take care of all the logistics, and truly expert ones know their destinations deeply, so their inside knowledge may even be able to provide you with special perks. We like these seven tour operators’ family trips—they cover a variety of destinations, styles, group sizes, and prices, and they have proven themselves with families over the years.

Austin Adventures keeps groups small: It aims for a 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio and vets those guides for charisma, making sure the leader has a personality kids will want to follow. Family groups explore Europe, New Zealand , Latin America, and North American national parks (a company specialty). Austin excels in outdoorsy outings such as horseback riding, glacier trekking, kayaking, and bicycling (always on trails, never on highways). The company strives to add excitement with what it calls unexpected “wow moments”—like the reward of ice cream and brownies served after a hike to the top of Angels Landing in Bryce National Park. Many trips follow a 6-day/5-night schedule plan, although international tours are longer. On departures for families with teens, expect more pedaling, paddling, and hiking to panoramic views, such as in the San Juan Islands , Yellowstone National Park , and the Kenai Fjords region. 

Kids’ ages:  6–12 (Alaska: min. age 7); 13+ for family teen trips Group size: 12–18

Tauck , founded in 1925, launched Bridges in 2004 to cater to the family market through deeper cultural experiences. In Rome , visit the Sistine Chapel after hours without herds of tourists (pictured); in Cusco , Peru, make chocolate; and in London , zoom along the Thames in a speedboat. On Tauck’s increasingly popular European river boat family departures (the company owns its own vessels), visit multiple destinations but unpack only once. In port, you and your kids bike through the countryside, learn to make marzipan, and visit a Camargue ranch to meet cowboys and their legendary white horses. On board, kids fly kites, cook with the chef, and learn local phrases. For cruises, Tauck adds three guides and a family host to the ship’s standard staff. For land trips, one driver/escort leads. 

Kids’ ages: 8–17 Group size: 40 (up to 130 on river cruises)

Originally known as R Family Vacations and rebranded as KelliGregg Travel in 2022, this inclusive company gears trips toward LGBTQ+ travelers and their kids, friends, relatives, and allies. In addition to expanding its offerings for grown-ups, KelliGregg continues to organize its summer highlight under the R Family banner: a big cruise featuring show tunes, LGBTQ+ comedy acts, family dance parties, theater camp, outdoor adventures, and a lot more. 

Kids’ ages: any age Group size: varies per trip type

There’s something special about having a friend in a foreign destination. Thomson Family Adventures creates that connection with Friends Across Borders, a digital pen pal initiative available for families who book many of its trips. Your kids correspond ahead of time with local children whom they then meet during the journey. In places with scarce internet and computer access, ground partners personally print and deliver messages. The goal is to immerse kids in the culture, whether it's through activities such as swimming with whale sharks in Baja , sailing in Ireland , or hiking in the Andes (pictured). Some trips cater to families with teens or multigenerational participants. On departures with more than eight people, a Rafiki (Swahili for friend) travels along to keep the kids engaged. Trips always have one driver and one guide.   

Kids’ ages: 8–16 typically (some trips accept younger kids) Group size: 8–12

Among the more than 50 itineraries in over 40 countries visited by  Adventures by Disney , you can count on getting hands-on local experiences, guides with a gift for storytelling, and time built into the schedule for parents and kids to be both together and apart. You and your children might craft bento boxes at a Japanese cooking school, try archery at a Scottish estate, and learn hurling in Ireland. At other times, adults might sample wines at a vineyard in Tuscany while kids are taken to pick herbs for infusing olive oil. During adults-only dinner nights, kids grab a meal and watch a Disney movie. Daily activities are focused on local culture, not Disney characters—although you may expect a few surprise appearances from those along the way. Tours of Southern California grant private access to the Walt Disney Studios & Archives and Jim Henson Studios, which are normally closed to the public. In Europe, Disney partners with AmaWaterways for river cruises. Overall, many ABD trips are 8 days/7 nights, but the company also operates shorter Escapes that can be booked on their own or added to an itinerary. 

Kids’ ages: 6+ (though kids as young as 4 may be allowed depending on the trip) Group size: 38–40

The Sierra Club , one of the oldest U.S. conservation organizations, calls its trips “adventures for a cause.” By leading organized rafting, hiking, canoeing, and volunteering vacations for families, the Sierra Club connects kids to the outdoors, hoping to turn them into future protectors of the environment. Family excursions explore the United States: Wind down rivers in Utah, Oregon, and Idaho (pictured); or base your brood at an Adirondacks’ lodge for hiking, canoeing, swimming, and mountain biking. On service trips you might do things like clearing trails in the Tahoe National Forest or working with animals on a Pennsylvania farm. On Sierra Club Outings, the naturalist leaders are volunteers. 

Kids’ ages: 6+, depending on the trip Group size: 12–15 (up to 24 for raft trips)

National Geographic Family Journeys (in partnership with G Adventures) were launched in 2020 as a subset of Nat Geo's 300 or so vacations for a general audience. These family-specific itineraries are developed alongside experts such as scientists and researchers, who emphasize sustainability and supporting local culture. On these trips, you and your kids might taste-test noodles cooked by teens learning culinary arts in Hoi An, Vietnam (pictured); plant seedlings at a tree nursery in Costa Rica; or fashion your own Carnival mask in Venice . Pre-departure, parents receive field guides with advice on sparking children’s interest in the area, and kids get tips on photographic storytelling. Two “Chief Experience Officers” (aka enthusiastic guides) lead families through the 8- to 13-day itineraries in Vietnam, Cambodia, Iceland, France, Costa Rica, Peru, Alaska, and other adventurous places. 

Kids’ ages: 7–17 Group size: 20 

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Best family travel agencies to take the stress out of planning and booking a holiday with kids

Booking with a travel agency means peace of mind, expert knowledge and no nasty surprises. We’ve rounded up the best travel companies for families, according to Mumsnetters.

By Poppy O'Neill | Last updated Dec 20, 2023

Package holidays booked via a travel agency might seem old fashioned, but if you've ever had to deal with cancelled flights, companies going bust and holidays ruined, the security that travel agents can offer is a big draw, especially for families.

If you’re looking for a fun-packed, relaxing trip abroad, a family travel agency can take care of your itinerary, flights, connections and any complex requirements, so you can relax and look forward to your holiday. Plus, holidays booked through a travel agent are fully insured and ATOL protected - so if something goes wrong, you’ll be taken care of and won’t lose money.

From one-of-a-kind trips to all-inclusive beach breaks, Mumsnetters are on hand with recommendations for family travel agents that deliver great service and an unforgettable holiday.

What are the best travel agencies for families?

Best for bespoke family breaks: Take the Family

Best for beach breaks: Jet2holidays

Best for luxury family trips: Scott Dunn

Best for family adventures: Explore

Best for long-haul family escapes: Kuoni

1. Jet2holidays

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"We’re going on a package holiday this year for the first time in ages. Last time we went abroad, our return flight was cancelled and it cost a small fortune to sort out and basically spoiled the whole holiday. If a flight gets cancelled this time I want someone else to sort it all out. With Jet2 it’s mega flexible, for many destinations you can leave and come back any day" - recommended by Mumsnet user,   Frazzled2207

Specialising in fly-and-flop beach holidays, Jet2holidays take care of everything from airport to sunlounger. With an emphasis on value, they offer all-inclusive holidays in popular resorts across Europe. Tailored for families, there are a range of single parent packages and discounts available and millions of free child places too. Jet2holidays offer a refund guarantee, low £60 deposits, comprehensive insurance and the option to spread payments interest-free.

2. Take the Family

Take the Family | Book a family holiday

Take the Family is a travel agency designed with families in mind, offering luxury breaks , beach holidays, ski trips , safari holidays and adventure trips across the globe. The experts on family holidays of all kinds, Take the Family will help you find the perfect getaway with their comprehensive knowledge of the travel industry. The website is a one-stop shop for family-friendly travel, directing you to holidays with specialist and big-name providers.

As an added incentive, Take the Family is offering Mumsnet users a £5 John Lewis voucher (for every £1000 of holiday value). Speak to a family travel expert to get a  bespoke holiday quote.

Kuoni | Book a family holiday

"I normally do DIY but have used Kuoni before and they are excellent. They can put you in touch with staff who have actually visited where you want to go" - recommended by Mumsnet user,   MrsMaiselsMuff

Kuoni offers a luxury, bespoke service with amazing attention to detail. They’ll help you create the perfect family holiday with insider knowledge and a face-to-face contact at their nationwide stores. Kuoni covers Europe, the Far East, Indian Ocean, Africa and the Caribbean and will help you plan a unique itinerary tailored to your family’s needs. Kuoni staff really know their stuff, and the company makes sure they can provide expert advice on every holiday they offer. Holidays booked through Kuoni are ATOL protected, and they stick to the ABTA code of conduct , meaning you’re supported both at home and abroad.

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"Just got back from a family adventure to Egypt. Had a fab time... The country was a real surprise with amazing experiences. Booked through Explore and would recommend" - recommended by Mumsnet user, breward

Explore offers a great range of adventure holidays geared towards families. If you’re looking to take the kids beyond the more mainstream holiday destinations, booking a trip with Explore is a good move. Explore’s package trips are all graded from “Relaxed” to “Full on”, so there’s something for all tastes and energy levels. They specialise in small group holidays, so you’ll be teamed up with other families of about 12-18 people and an expert tour leader. They’re also great at single parent family holidays - their small group trips are a great way to get away with the kids with some like-minded adult company included.

5. Exodus Travels

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"We went with Exodus on their jungle and beaches holiday to Thailand last summer. It was our best holiday by a mile. We had an 11 and 9 year old. The other children ensured they had company of their own age and the guide was brilliant. We were able to go off the beaten track and her local knowledge was invaluable. We never felt rushed and just had a great time. I would certainly use the company again" - recommended by Mumsnet user, breward

If you’re looking for a holiday that’s off the beaten track and want the added assurance of a knowledgeable travel agent, Exodus is a great choice. Their unique holidays are designed with an emphasis on fun, adventure and experiencing local culture. Whether you’re meeting orangutans in Borneo or touring Hanoi in a bicycle taxi, Exodus creates the kind of holidays the whole family will remember forever. The range of family holidays features age ratings, so you can be sure you’re not signing up for something that’ll be too much for younger children, although they don’t currently recommend any of their holidays for under 8s.

6. Intrepid Travel

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"I would recommend Intrepid Tours - some family trips are single parent groups and some mixed - I went to Turkey last year with them on a family tour (mixed group - some single parents some couples) and it was fantastic. Everyone really bonded and kids and adults all had a great time" - recommended by Mumsnet user,   imablackstarnotapopstar

Intrepid is another travel agency offering adventurous holidays tailored for families. Any group with children under 18 is classed as a family, and there’s a 10% discount for everybody in the group aged 17 and under. They’ll match you with 3-5 other families, so there’s adult company and new playmates for the kids built in. Intrepid make sure there’s never a dull moment, and you can expect to stay somewhere with a pool and have activities planned every day. Bestsellers in their family range include Peru, India and Kenya, with an emphasis on local culture and getting off the beaten track.

7. TUI Holidays

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"We’re leaving today from a TUI holiday. We used them at Christmas for skiing as well. Main reasons were easy refund or reschedule if covid had an impact which is a thing for our destinations. However for ‘travelling’ which we see as going between cities, backpacks out etc we often book independently. It was a nice change using a package and having everything sorted rather than our usual backpacking type holiday" - recommended by Mumsnet user,   RedRum27

Formerly Thomson Holidays, TUI has been in the package holiday business for donkey’s years. They’re best known for beach holidays, but also offer tours, city breaks, skiing and Disney holidays. You can be sure everything will be kid-friendly on a family holiday booked through TUI - with children’s menus, entertainment and kids’ clubs, plus free child places available for lots of destinations. Opt for an all-inclusive getaway and you can be sure everything is taken care of and paid for in advance, so you can kick back and relax.

8. Scott Dunn

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"If you can afford it you could do a holiday that offers a nursery or nanny service like a Scott Dunn - useful if your little one is already at nursery back at home. We went to Crete in June with Scott Dunn and they were absolutely brilliant, could drop off and pick up DD (then 14m) from their crèche throughout the day. She had a blast doing all the fun activities she does at nursery and I was less stressed with her being out of the sun. We still had quality time with her but also had a lovely relaxing time when she was being looked after (I actually had time to read a book!)" - recommended by Mumsnet user,   BridgetJonesDaiquiri

Scott Dunn know that, for parents, a holiday without kid-free time isn’t really a holiday. Their Explorers kids’ club for children aged 4 months to 11+ years operates from luxury family-friendly resorts in the Mediterranean, French Alps and Indian Ocean. The kids’ club will help you strike the balance between quality time together with your kids, and uninterrupted luxury for you. They also offer family-friendly safaris, activity holidays and tailor-made family reunions for multi-generational families spread across the globe.

9. British Airways Holidays

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"BA and on the beach were great with our holidays, BA refunded within 4 days of cancelling the holiday, on the beach refunded the hotel within a couple of days, flight refund took i think 6 weeks as they had to wait for the money from Easyjet. I didn't need to do anything either time, the companies processed everything automatically when it was clear we couldn't travel. Would happily use both again" - recommended by Mumsnet user,   ineedaholidayandwine

More than just an airline, BA offers ATOL-protected package deals with low deposits and a refund guarantee. With expert advice available on all destinations, they offer family-oriented beach getaways, city breaks, Disney World escapes and lesser-known European resorts. BA is selective about the hotels included in the packages, and you can be sure all details are taken care of - from on-site creches to extra activities, and from keeping teens happy to accommodation suitable for multi-generational families.

10. Audley Travel

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"We have always had a personalised service from Audley on a bespoke tour. I’m not sure how another company can do more? Everything is arranged for you" - recommended by Mumsnet user, TizerorFizz

Audley offers a tailored service so together with one of their expert concierges, you can build the perfect holiday of a lifetime for your family. With destinations and activity holidays for every age group and all interests, there’s everything from a 4x4 adventure in Oman to baby-friendly safaris in South Africa. Audley aims to give real insight into the countries you visit with them, utilising local knowledge and expert advice to make your one-of-a-kind holiday really special.

Is it always better to book through a travel agency?

It’s often more expensive to book through a travel agency, although their expert knowledge means great deals are available. However, the peace of mind an ATOL protected holiday brings is hard to put a price on, especially following the past few years of chaotic travel restrictions.

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Israel announced it had rescued four hostages on Saturday in an operation that took place in Gaza. The Hamas-run health ministry says 210 people have been killed by Israeli operations in the area of the rescue.

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An Israel Defence Forces source has provided Sky News with some more details about where the four rescued hostages were found earlier today. 

There had been some suggestion that they were being held by civilians, but the source confirmed they were "surrounded by armed militants and guards". 

"They were held in residential buildings in the midst of civilians population, surrounded by armed militants and guards in the streets and near buildings," the source said. 

"As far as I know, they were all Hamas operatives. Sounds convenient for Hamas to say that they are not after the hostages were rescued." 

The rescued hostages have been reunited with loved ones after nine months apart. 

We're just getting some photos from Shiba hospital, where Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov and Shlomi Ziv have been taken for check-ups. 

Hamas has suggested it could take more hostages following the rescue of four Israelis earlier today.  

The Hamas-led government has said at least 210 Palestinians were killed during the mission around Nuseirat refugee camp. 

In a statement posted on Telegram, the militant group described the operation as a "horrific massacre against innocent civilians".

It said that while Israeli has announced "the release of a number of its prisoners in Gaza", its fighters still hold the "largest number" and could take more. 

"It will not change its strategic failure in the Gaza Strip, as our valiant resistance still maintains the largest number in its possession, and is capable of increasing its yield of prisoners, as it did in the recent heroic capture operation that it carried out in the Jabalia camp at the end of last month," it said. 

"Today, they confronted the aggressing occupation forces and clashed with them valiantly over a period of hours in the Nuseirat camp and the Central Governorate, and they increased their terrorist soldiers and officers, the killers of children and women."

It also called on the international community to "put more pressure" on Israel to pull out of Gaza. 

"We call on our Arab and Islamic peoples, and the free people of the world, to put more pressure and escalate the movement denouncing the aggression and genocide in Gaza, and we call on the international community and the United Nations to take a real stance on these prolonged crimes," it said. 

Israeli's prime minister has addressed the media outside Shiba Hospital in Tel Aviv, where the four people rescued from Hamas captivity earlier today are being treated. 

Benjamin Netanyahu says his soldiers have "performed in an unmatchable way" and he is committed to getting all hostages released. 

He says the Israel Defence Forces have acted in the "most valiant and moral way". 

"We expect Hamas to release them all, but if they don't, we will do whatever it takes to get them all back home," he adds. 

"We shall prevail." 

At the Elysee Palace in France, Joe Biden has appeared alongside Emmanuel Macron at a news conference. 

The US president briefly speaks about Israel's hostage rescue operation, saying: "We won't stop working until all the hostages are home and a ceasefire is reached." 

Outside Shiba hospital in Tel Aviv, the doctor who has been tending to the four rescued Israeli hostages has been giving an update on their condition.

Noa Argamani, 25, Almog Meir Jan, 21, Andrey Kozlov, 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 40, were rescued in an operation by the Israel Defence Forces earlier today. 

The doctor says they have been reunited with their families in a "very very emotional moment" and they are still being examined in the hospital. 

He does confirm all four are in a "stable condition", but adds they will be treated as needed over the next several hours. 

"I'm praying together with the rest of the Israeli nation and I think with the whole world for the return of the captives that are still in captivity. We are ready to receive them and look forward to their return," he adds. 

The number of Palestinians killed during Israel's hostage rescue operation has risen from 94 to 210, the Hamas-run government has said.

A further 400 people have been wounded, it added. 

Israel retrieved four prisoners during the operation - all of them alive. 

Today's hostage rescue operation took place "under heavy fire" and in a complex environment, Israel's defence minister has said. 

Praising Israeli troops for their efforts, Yoav Gallant said the mission was "heroic and extraordinary". 

"Our troops showed so much courage - operating under heavy fire in the most complex urban environment in Gaza," Gallant said in a statement from his office. 

"This is one of the most heroic and extraordinary operations I have witnessed over the course of 47 years serving in Israel’s defence establishment." 

Writing on X, he said he followed the operation from the command room. 

"The security establishment will continue to fight until the return of our 120 abductees, and will work to release them at every opportunity," he said. 

The latest figures suggest at least 94 Palestinians were killed in multiple strikes in the area of the hostage rescue. 

The Hamas-run Gaza government told Reuters 93 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on al Nuseirat and nearby areas.

The Associated Press reported the number killed has risen to 94.

The Hamas-run health ministry earlier said at least 55 people - including children - had been killed, and dozens more injured. 

Israeli forces rescued four hostages alive in a special operation from two separate locations in the area.  

One Israeli special forces officer was killed during the hostage recovery operation, according to police. 

The soldier was named as Arnon Zmora.

Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari earlier said one Israeli soldier had been badly wounded.

He said the rescue operation was carried out under fire in the heart of a residential neighbourhood in al Nuseirat.

Israel is operating "creatively and bravely" to bring home the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. 

Israel does not give into terrorism, he added, saying he was committed to bringing all the hostages home. 

"We will not let up until we complete the mission and return home all the hostages - both those alive and dead," he said. 

Israel says more than 130 hostages remain in Gaza, with about a quarter of those believed to be dead. 

Divisions are deepening in the country over how to bring them home. 

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