Luxury Family Holidays

Your favourite holidays, but now with little people in tow.

Having children changes the way you travel. We don’t believe it should mean how well you travel.

At Willow & Bird, we create luxury family holidays around the people taking them - from first holidays with a baby and adventures with toddlers to multi-generational escapes and once-in-a-lifetime journeys with older children.

Because the best family holiday isn’t simply somewhere that welcomes children.

It’s somewhere the whole family wants to return to.

Little Explorers.

Find out more about the story behind what inspired our Founder, April, to start Little Explorers.

And what matters most to her when travelling the world with children.

Find out more

Where could your family holiday take you?

  • Maldives

    Yes, really.

    The Maldives can be extraordinary with children when you choose the right island.

    We look at transfer type, villa location, beach conditions, kids’ clubs, dining, family accommodation and whether we’d choose beach or overwater for your particular family.

  • Mauritius

    A Willow & Bird favourite.

    A brilliant all rounder for luxury family holidays with beautiful resorts, family accommodation, kids’ clubs and plenty to experience beyond the hotel.

  • Thailand

    The land of smiles.

    Warm hospitality, brilliant food and an enormous variety of experiences make Thailand particularly rewarding for children.

    Combine the fast pace of Bangkok or Chiang Mai with time on the beach for a family journey with a little more adventure.

  • The Dolomites

    Big mountains. Little adventures.

    Fresh mountain air, beautiful family hotels, cable cars, gentle walking trails, lakes and plenty of places to explore. The Dolomites are particularly lovely for families who want an active summer holiday without sacrificing beautiful hotels, exceptional food and a little-grown up luxury.

  • Finland

    Where childhood feels magical.

    Snow covered forests, husky rides, reindeer, cosy cabins and, with a little luck, the Northern Lights. Finland can be magical well beyond a traditional Christmas trip, particularly for families who want to explore the Arctic together.

  • Oman

    Desert adventures, done beautifully.

    Spend the night beneath desert skies, explore dramatic wadis and mountains, then slow everything down by the sea. Oman works brilliantly for families wanting somewhere warm, adventurous and a little less expected.

What we notice on family holidays

We look beyond the words family-friendly to understand what staying somewhere with children is actually like.

Can you navigate the resort with a pushchair?

Does a family suite really work for everyone with nap times?

How long is the transfer after an overnight flight?

They’re little details. Until you’re travelling with little people.

Our Family Holiday Frequently Asked Questions

  • For us, it goes much further than having a kids’ club. We consider family accommodation, room layout, childcare, dinning, pools, pushchair access and the list goes on.

  • The right destination depends on your children’s ages, when you’re travelling and the type of experience you want. Mauritius, Maldives, Thailand, South Africa and destinations all across Europe can all be brilliant for families. But we will recommend somewhere around your particular family rather than a generic list.

  • Yes. As children get older, the possibilities become even bigger. Safar, adventure travel, expedition cruising, Japan and multi-destination journeys can make super memorable family holidays with older children and teenagers.

  • Absolutely. Safari and beach is one of our favourite combinations. Depending on your route and season, you could pair safari with Mauritius, the Seychelles, Zanzibar, Mozambique or the Maldives. We will make sure that the transition feels seamless rather than like two separate holidays stitched together.

  • You can book any family-friendly hotel directly. But our role is to figure out if it’s the right family-friendly hotel for you.

    We can also help to arrange any items that you might need whilst you’re travelling. Ranging from ensuring that cots are prepared with mosquito nets, to ensuring that the latest games consoles are on hand to keep the older children entertained.

  • Yes. Willow & Bird clients can hire selected travel equipment through our Little Explorers collection. Enquire with your travel consultant to find out what we have available for your holiday.