Top 3 Long-haul destinations for toddlers & babies
Flying long-haul with a toddler or baby can be daunting (and hectic!) but there are some destinations which are great for travelling to with the smallest members of the family. I have three top destinations which I always recommend my clients travel to when they want to escape the cold weather and keep all members of the family happy!
My top three long-haul destinations to travel to with little ones –
1. Dubai This is always my go to destination for families travelling in the winter with a toddler. It is a reasonably short flight for some guaranteed sunshine in those cold winter months. Not only will you find gorgeous hotels, and hot weather but the beaches are fantastic for toddlers too. Dubai is also great for night flights, I always recommend to my clients to add an extra night on their stay and use two-night flights, not only can this keep cost down, but you can hopefully get a few hours kip on the plane too. The Emirates flight times are timed perfectly for getting your little ones to sleep! I would highly recommend staying at the Atlantis The Palm as stays include access to the lost chambers aquarium and waterpark. There is also the toddler tastic Legoland Dubai which is well worth a visit! And if that’s not enough, Dubai airport also offers complimentary pushchairs! 2. Mauritius I always feel like people forget about Mauritius, I think it is a fabulous destination for some winter sun and my favourite thing about traveling to Mauritius with the youngest members of the family… there’s only a 3 hour time difference from the UK! Less need to worry about the dreaded jetlag! Family is central to Mauritian culture, so children always receive a warm welcome! There is so many family friendly activities to do in Mauritius which makes it the perfect place to enjoy some fun in the sun with the family. I would recommend staying at the Zilwa Attitude hotel, a luxury beachfront hotel surrounded by 4 sandy beaches. The hotel also has two private islands so perfect if you have a little explorer on your hands! 3. The Maldives When I first suggest the Maldives to clients travelling with a toddler their initial reaction is ... shock! Yes, it is the ideal place to honeymoon, but it is also the ideal place for a tropical family vacation. The perfect place to go on the hunt for Nemo! I would usually suggest my clients going via Dubai and spending a couple of nights at the Atlantis before flying onto the Maldives however Virgin have recently released a new route 3 times a week from October 2023 from Heathrow direct into the Maldives! There are quite a few Islands which are fantastic for families, but my favourite is probably the hard rock hotel, just a short 15 minute speed boat ride away. There’s a fantastic ocean view swimming pool with a waterslide and children’s club from 3+. For the ultimate treat, book an over water villa with private pool and have some much needed quality family time spotting all the tropical fish!
If you need some winter sun or maybe you have a big celebration coming up and want to take the family on a holiday of a lifetime, please do get in touch. I have a huge knowledge of destinations and resorts all over the world which are fantastic for families and will always make sure my clients are fully prepared for travelling with the kids!
