Family-Friendly Summer Holiday Deals
Top summer family holiday deals usually include discounted all-inclusive packages and ‘kids go free’ offers, along with theme park breaks and beach holidays to short-flight destinations. Whether you're looking for guaranteed sunshine, a magical Disneyland® Paris getaway or a fully inclusive resort stay, you'll find plenty of options to suit different budgets and family sizes.
Popular Family-Friendly Holiday Destinations
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Category |
What It Is |
Popular Destinations |
Best For |
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Family Beach Holidays |
Flights + hotel to short-haul sun destinations |
Costa Brava, Benidorm & Costa del Sol (Spain), Algarve (Portugal), Santorini & Crete (Greece), Bodrum & Marmaris (Turkey) |
Classic seaside summer trips |
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Theme Park & Attraction Breaks |
Hotel + park tickets, often with flights included |
Disneyland Paris (France), Gulliver's (Warrington, Matlock Bath, Rotherham & Milton Keynes), Stockeld Park (Yorkshire) |
Themed stays clubbed with the thrill of a theme park |
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All-Inclusive Resort Packages |
One price covers flights, hotel, meals & drinks |
Antalya & Bodrum (Turkey), Costa del Sol & Majorca (Spain), Crete & Rhodes (Greece), Hammamet (Tunisia) |
Stress-free budgeting |
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Activity & Adventure Holidays |
Guided trips exploring nature, wildlife & culture |
Costa Rica, South Africa & Tanzania (safari), Lake District & Scottish Highlands (UK) |
Older kids, hands-on experiences |
Family Beach Holidays
A beach holiday is still the classic family summer trip - flights and hotel to a short-haul sun destination, with a pool, a stretch of sand and not much else to plan. Spain, Greece and Turkey remain the most popular choices for UK families thanks to short flight times and resorts geared toward kids.
Theme Park & Attraction Breaks
For families built around the thrill of a theme park, a combined hotel-and-tickets deal is usually better value than booking separately, and takes the planning out of the trip. Disneyland Paris breaks are the most popular option for UK families given the short flight or Eurostar journey, while UK-based adventure parks offer a lower-cost, no-flight alternative.
All-Inclusive Resort Packages
With all-inclusive, your flights, hotel, meals and drinks are all paid for in one price upfront, which removes the stress of budgeting for food three times a day on holiday. Most all-inclusive resorts also feature on-site pools or waterparks, evening entertainment and supervised kids' clubs, so parents get a bit of downtime too. Many operators offer "free kids' places," where a child stays completely free when sharing with two full-paying adults — always worth checking on the deal terms.
Activity & Adventure Holidays
Activity and adventure holidays centre on exploring nature, wildlife and new cultures rather than lying by a pool - think guided trips with local experts, family-friendly lodges and hands-on experiences that give older kids something educational as well as fun. These trips tend to suit families with older children looking for more than a beach or a theme park this summer.
How Family Deal Pricing Works
Before you book, check exactly what the price covers - it varies by deal:
- Some deals are priced per person, based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing.
- Some deals are priced per voucher, covering one group of up to 4 or up to 6 people, regardless of how many are adults or children.
- Always check the deal page for the exact pricing basis, room configuration, and any age restrictions on children's places before you buy.
How to Save the Most Money
- Travel off-peak. Late August or early September, once term time has restarted for most families, tends to bring cheaper flights and hotel rates than the July-early August peak.
- Book early or book late. Booking well ahead can lock in lower prices and better availability on family rooms; alternatively, last-minute deals sometimes appear as operators fill remaining capacity. Both can beat booking in the middle of the window.
- Check for free kids' places. Many all-inclusive and package deals offer a free child place when sharing with two paying adults - it's not automatic, so check the terms on each deal.
- Read the fine print on group pricing. Since some Wowcher deals are priced per person and others per voucher for a group, compare the total cost for your family size rather than just the headline price.
- Confirm what's included. "All-inclusive" can mean different things between resorts - check whether drinks, snacks and entertainment are covered, not just meals.
Why Buy Your Family Holiday Deal on Wowcher?
Here are some of the top reasons you should book your family friendly summer holiday with Wowcher:
- A wide choice of family holidays: Browse beach holidays, theme park breaks, city escapes, UK staycations and all-inclusive family holidays.
- Easy online booking: Compare deals, read what's included and book your chosen holiday from the comfort of your home.
- Flexible options on selected deals: Some holiday deals offer flexible redemption, allowing you to choose your preferred travel dates within the available booking period.
- Peace of mind: Unredeemed vouchers are covered by Wowcher's 16-day money-back guarantee, giving you extra reassurance if your plans change.
- Secure checkout: Every booking is processed through a secure payment system, with your personal information handled using trusted data security standards.
Whether you're planning a summer holiday, a half-term getaway or a spontaneous family break, Wowcher makes it simple to find and book great-value family holiday deals in one convenient place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do kids go free on family summer holidays?
Many all-inclusive and package holiday operators offer free child places when a child shares a room with two paying adults, though this varies by resort, dates and room type. Always check the specific terms on each deal, as availability is often limited during peak summer weeks.
How is a Wowcher family holiday deal priced - per person or per group?
It depends on the deal. Some are priced per person based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing, while others are priced per voucher covering a group of up to 4 or up to 6 people. Check the pricing basis on each deal page before booking to make sure it matches your family size.
What's included in an all-inclusive family package?
Typically your flights, room, meals and a range of drinks throughout the day. Most resorts also include kids' clubs, pools and some entertainment as standard, though extras like alcoholic drinks or à la carte restaurants can vary between resorts.
How far in advance should I book a summer family holiday?
Booking ahead generally gets you the widest choice of dates and rooms, particularly for peak weeks in late July and August. Last-minute deals do appear as operators release remaining capacity, but availability for family rooms and free child places narrows quickly closer to the school holidays.
Can I get a refund if I don't use my Wowcher voucher?
Unredeemed vouchers are covered by a 16-day refund window, so you're not stuck if your plans change shortly after buying.