The best family holiday destinations to create lasting memories for everyone

Simon Calder and Benjamin Parker

September 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

The best family holiday destinations to create lasting memories for everyone

Travel Smart looks at where to go and what to do to create lasting memories with your family holidays.

Simon Calder and Benjamin Parker show you the best places to bridge the generation gaps and have holidays that cater for all in the Canary Islands. We look at Tenerife's scenery as well as the different types of family vacation to be had in Greece and Turkey to please all ages of the family.

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