Family
Holiday Packages

Which kind of family holiday suits you

• Theme parks, one base: an Orlando villa or resort home, such as Windsor Hills Orlando Villa Holiday or Orlando Resort Homes.
• Theme parks plus a beach: a Florida twin-centre such as Florida Beach Themeparks, or Orlando paired with the Caribbean in Orlando & Puerto Rico.
• Beach-led, slower pace: Phu Quoc, Bali or Goa, for example the Luxurious Phu Quoc Island Retreat, or Malta Holidays for a shorter flight within Europe.

For ride-by-ride planning read our Orlando with kids planner and the Florida holidays page.

School holidays, seasons and weather

In England, school term and holiday dates are set locally, so check your council's dates before choosing a week; they can differ between neighbouring areas and between academies. Gov.uk states that a holiday is generally not an exceptional reason for term-time absence, and the council can fine each parent £80, rising to £160 if unpaid after 21 days. Rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Set against the school calendar: the summer break is Bali's best window; October half term suits Goa (monsoon over); Christmas suits Phu Quoc and Goa; February half term and Easter suit Florida, Phu Quoc and Goa. If only late summer works for Florida, buy travel insurance that covers weather disruption as soon as you book.

Documents and costs beyond the package

• Passports: every child needs their own. A UK child passport lasts 5 years, so check expiry dates early.
• USA: each traveller, babies included, needs an approved ESTA, which costs US$40. A passport valid for the whole stay is enough.
• India: apply for an e-visa before you fly.
• Bali and Vietnam: visa, levy and passport-validity rules are covered in our Bali holidays guide and Vietnam holidays guide.

Check what each package includes before comparing prices, and budget separately for theme park tickets, car hire in Orlando and resort meals.

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