So, apologies for being a teeny bit late with the rest of my Top 10 family travel destinations for 2015 – I was slightly waylaid by watching back to back episodes of Breaking Bad (more on that story later). Here then, in no particular order, are nos 6 to 10 of the best family travel destinations for 2015.
6. Cuba. Cuba is definitely on our wish list for 2015. Thanks to the thawing in relations with the US it’s opening up, and there are lots of brilliant deals around, including of course all-inclusive packages (although I think it would be a shame not to experience the local cuisine in traditional restaurants). Now’s the time to visit, before things really start to change. While kids may not be so enthralled by the crumbling architecture of Havana they’ll be properly wowed by the glorious powdery white sandy beaches, some of the best in the Caribbean.


9. Dorset. If you’re one of the zillions of Broadchurch fans then you’ll already be dreaming of summering on those glorious Dorset beaches. But Dorset is of course fantastic for families. I’d recommend staying in Lyme Regis, using that as a base for exploring – the walk along the Jurassic Coast to Charmouth, where you’re guaranteed to see lots of actual fossils, is definitely not to be missed and ideal for dinosaur-obsessed children (and their parents). 185 million years of geology, showcased in breathtaking setting.
10. New York. If you want to give your kids a taste of the US that’s a bit different from the Florida experience, then New York is the place to do it. In summer it’s fantastic because there are so many free things to look at and do in Central Park, but of course the museums (and FAO Schwarz, No 1 Son’s all-time favourite toy shop) offer endless hours of entertainment for kids of all ages. This year the viewing deck at One World Trade Center opens, offering crazily high views of Manhattan (from 1250ft) – guaranteed to delight kids, and spare their parents. I’m off to New York next week so will be sharing some top tips for visiting the city with kids or childfree on my return.
Hope you’ve enjoyed my Top 10 Family Travel Destinations for 2015 – do feel free to share your own family travel tips below.
Would love love to go to Cuba, especially before it changes more but I suspect the others are more realistic for this year.
Some great choices! Love Cuba and wonder just how quickly it will change. The cuisine though is surprisingly erratic given its tropical location. Everything is handled centrally including all food items, every cow born has to be reported etc. so you can find mangoes unavailable for breakfast even though they seem to be growing on the tree next door! Fascinating and crazy all at once. Would hugely recommend a walk or ride out into the countryside to visit a small farm. Amongst best fresh coffee I’ve ever had.