All Articles – Family Miles Guide

Flights November 11, 2026

Airport Chaos Family Compensation Claims: UK Family Flight Delay and Cancellation Rights

Airport chaos family compensation claims explained: UK/EU rights for families after delays or cancellations, per-person amounts, evidence, and free self-claim steps.

Destinations November 10, 2026

Greece family island cost guide 2027: cheapest family-friendly islands compared (London Gatwick flights from £419, stays from £15.50)

Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Kos and Naxos compared for UK families in 2027: beach, toddler shallows, car costs and ferry transfers. London Gatwick–Athens fare from £419 (single sample); Greece stay sample from £15.50 (typical ~£69.57).

Destinations November 10, 2026

March family beach windows in Southern Europe: honest weather, cost and planning guide

What UK families need to know about March beach windows in Southern Europe: realistic weather, crowd levels, which coastlines work best and how to book without overpaying.

Destinations November 9, 2026

Free Things to Do in Puglia’s Beach Towns with Kids: A Practical Guide

Plan free family days in Puglia’s beach towns: which public sandy stretches, harbours and old-town wanders work for toddlers, older kids and teens, and how to avoid paid sunbeds.

Budget Tips November 7, 2026

Cheapest Southern Europe Countries for Families in 2027: Cost Guide with Conditions

A cost-comparison guide for UK families comparing Portugal, Spain, Greece, Croatia and other Southern Europe countries for 2027. Any 'cheapest' result is conditional: we test one example trip and separate flights, accommodation, food, transfers and activities using live checked prices.

Booking Tips November 7, 2026

Book Summer 2027 Now or Wait: A Family Price-Risk Guide for Southern Europe

Practical family guide to booking Southern Europe for summer 2027: whether to book flights and stays now or wait, how UK school holidays change the price risk, and what to check first. No price-rise guarantees.

Family Travel November 6, 2026

Child Passport £66.50: Family Saving Checklist

A practical child passport checklist for UK families: the £66.50 planning figure, timing rules, photo mistakes to avoid and where to save before a family holiday. Check GOV.UK for the latest fee.

Family Travel November 1, 2026

Spain Weather Warnings: The £2,000 Family Insurance Gap and How Cover Works

How AEMET weather warnings in Spain affect UK family travel insurance, where a £2,000 gap between cancellation cover and non-refundable costs can appear, and the checks to make before you book.

Flights November 1, 2026

Portugal Strikes: Protect Family Flights – 20-Point Checklist

Practical 20-point checklist for UK families flying to Portugal during strikes: booking checks, departure-day checks, rebooking and passenger-rights steps with a checked fare example.

Destinations October 31, 2026

Canaries vs Algarve in October: A UK Family Cost Comparison That Tests the £180 Saving

Canary Islands or the Algarve for an October family holiday? This UK comparison tests the £180 saving with checked Faro flights from £200 and Algarve stays from £37.28, plus weather and age-specific advice.

Itineraries October 31, 2026

Greek Island Ferry Hopping with Kids: A 25-Day Family Itinerary and Cost Guide

Plan a realistic 25-day Greek island ferry hopping trip with kids: pacing, child-friendly islands, what to book first, and what the latest LGW-ATH flight and Greece stay prices show.

Destinations October 30, 2026

Greece vs Canary Islands in October: Family Holiday Cost Comparison

Compare Greece and the Canary Islands for an October family holiday: flights, accommodation, weather and kids' activities, with costs separated by component.

Accommodation October 29, 2026

Algarve Family Apartments with a Pool Under £50 5 : What the Price Check Really Shows

On a wet October evening in Sussex, Maya circles the half-term week on the kitchen calendar while her two children argue over which pool toy gets the last…

Destinations October 28, 2026

Türkei mit Kindern: Familien-Guide für Ägäis und Türkische Riviera

Familien-Guide für eine Türkei-Reise mit Kindern: geeignete Regionen, Reisezeit, Mobilität und Kostenstruktur – ehrlich eingeordnet, ohne Pauschalversprechen.

Booking Tips October 27, 2026

Spain Red Weather Warnings and Family Travel Insurance: The Go-or-Cancel Checklist

Chloe checks her phone at 06:40 on the first Saturday of October half-term and sees a red weather warning for the Costa del Sol. In the next room, two…

Budget Tips October 26, 2026

Bilbao vs Palma: which family city break is cheaper in 2027?

Maya is six and already has a firm view about holiday planning. On a damp Friday evening in Bristol she has spread her swimsuit across the radiator and…

Accommodation October 26, 2026

Algarve self-catering vs hotel: the real family cost gap

The kitchen table was covered with two browser tabs, a half-term calendar and a scribbled note that read “Faro, four nights, two adults, two children.”…

Budget Tips October 25, 2026

Canary Islands vs Costa Blanca in November: how far does the £180 saving go?

By the time the October half-term washing has been folded and put away, a family of four in Reading is already arguing about the next decision. Two…

Budget Tips October 23, 2026

Affordable Spanish Beach Towns Under £450 1 : Which One Fits a UK Family Budget?

On a grey weekday evening, two parents at a Birmingham kitchen table place a notepad between two open laptop tabs. One tab shows a package search for a…

Budget Tips October 23, 2026

Spanish School Holiday Calendar 2026: Save £200 1 by Booking Around Spanish Term Dates

On a drizzly February evening in Leeds, Maya tapped between two Costa del Sol weeks: one in early April, one in late May. Her seven-year-old only cared…

Budget Tips October 23, 2026

Portugal School Holiday Calendar 2026: How Timing the Trip Can Save £180

On a drizzly Thursday evening, Priya and Tom sit on either side of the kitchen laptop with the 2026 school calendar zoomed out across the screen. Their…

Family Travel October 22, 2026

Last-Minute September Family Escapes: Can £250 Cover a Real Trip?

At a kitchen table just outside Manchester, a parent studies the calendar on a Sunday evening. The children go back to school in little more than a week…

Accommodation October 21, 2026

Ibiza family beach apartment: can £48 5 a night work?

Sophie has three tabs open on a sofa in south London while her two children argue over who gets the window seat. It is October half-term, and she has…

Accommodation October 20, 2026

Majorca family apartments under £55 a night in June: can the numbers actually work?

Maya sits at the kitchen table after the school run, four open tabs glowing in front of her. She has set the filters the way any budget-conscious parent…

Accommodation October 19, 2026

Greece Shoulder Season Family Villa: What a £49-a-Night Budget Actually Buys

The kitchen table in a Croydon terrace is buried under a half-finished colouring book and two phones. Tanya, mother of two, scrolls villa listings while…

Budget Tips October 19, 2026

Valencia Family Beach Week Under £600: What the Live Prices Actually Allow

The school calendar has finally flipped to an autumn half-term week, and seven-year-old Maya is already asking whether the beach in Valencia has proper…

Flights October 19, 2026

Regional UK Airports vs London: Family Flight Savings to Southern Europe in 2026 (Price Comparison)

Compare family flight prices from 10 UK airports to Alicante, Málaga, Palma and Faro in 2026. See parking, transfer and flight costs to find the cheapest option for your family.

Budget Tips October 19, 2026

Portugal family beach week under £550 all-in: the honest maths

On a wet November evening, Leanne sits at the kitchen table with two cups of tea and one question: can she fly her family of four to a Portuguese beach…

Family Travel October 17, 2026

Greece in September: What a Family Week Actually Costs

Priya sat at the kitchen table well after bedtime, still in the day’s clothes, toggling between a London Gatwick-to-Athens flight tab and a shortlist of…

Family Travel October 17, 2026

Can a family do an Albania beach week for £280?

On a grey October morning, Maya stands in the kitchen with a half-eaten bowl of cereal beside her seven-year-old and two tabs open: a London Gatwick…

Accommodation October 16, 2026

Crete Family Hotels with Kids’ Clubs: Can It Be £55 a Night?

Maya has one hand around a melting ice cream and the other around her mother’s phone. The family has three tabs open: a self-catering apartment south of…

Budget Tips October 16, 2026

Discount codes where families can realistically save £300

On a Tuesday evening in early October, Sarah sits at the kitchen table with her son’s school calendar open on one side and three browser tabs lit on the…

Budget Tips October 14, 2026

Late-Summer Price Shock: Is the Greece Fare Still Worth It?

The verdict is conditional. A live-checked London Gatwick–Athens economy return sits at from £302 1 , with a typical fare around ~£332.5 1 , while the…

Accommodation October 13, 2026

Costa del Sol Family Apartment: Is £58 a Night Realistic?

On a damp October evening, a mother scrolls holiday listings with her youngest asleep against her shoulder. A Costa del Sol apartment flashes up at a…

Accommodation October 13, 2026

Crete Family Hotel with a Kids’ Club: Can 7 Nights Cost £599?

At Gatwick, Sarah watched her son press his nose to the departure-board glass, scanning for Chania while she added up the same three numbers on her phone.…

Flights October 11, 2026

New Winter Sun Routes: How UK Families Can Save Around £180 on Return Flights

New winter sun routes from UK airports can cut family return flight costs by around £180. We explain which routes to compare, when to book and what the saving covers.

Budget Tips October 7, 2026

Corfu October Half-Term: Can a £400 Self-Catering Week Work for a Family?

October is the month Corfu slows down — until the late-October half-term, when demand for the self-catering studios and one-bedroom apartments that stay…

Budget Tips October 5, 2026

Half-Term Self-Catering vs All-Inclusive: Which Actually Costs Less for a UK Family?

Self-catering or all-inclusive for October half-term? We compare the real cost of flights, accommodation and food for a family of four in Southern Europe, with live prices and a transparent breakdown of what each option includes.

Booking Tips September 28, 2026

Wildfire Season and the £1,000 Gap: The Travel Insurance Checks UK Families Skip

One non-refundable peak-summer booking can leave a UK family around £1,000 out of pocket when wildfire disrupts a Southern Europe trip. The policy and booking checks that decide who actually pays.

Booking Tips September 23, 2026

October Half-Term, Booked Late: Can You Still Save £420 on Flights and Stays for a Family of Four?

Can booking late for October half-term 2026 still save £420 on flights and stays for a UK family of four? We test Southern Europe routes from UK airports.

Accommodation September 23, 2026

Gran Canaria Family Hotels for Winter: What £95 a Night Really Buys

A UK family guide to Gran Canaria winter hotels around £95 a night: which south-coast resorts suit kids, what board and transfers add, and how to check live prices for your dates.

Accommodation September 22, 2026

Gran Canaria Half-Term Family Hotels Under £400 a Night: 7 Stays for October 2026

Seven family hotels in Gran Canaria for October half-term 2026, with kids' clubs, pools and family rooms under £400 per night. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

Booking Tips September 21, 2026

Villa Rental Scams: How a £600 Deposit Loss Happens — and How UK Families Can Book Safely

A £600 villa deposit scam can wreck a family holiday budget. Use this UK-focused checklist to verify listings, pay safely and avoid rental fraud in Southern Europe.

Destinations September 21, 2026

Autumn Sun Family Beach Break: Where to Go After the School Run Ends

A practical, evidence-led guide to choosing an autumn half-term family beach break from the UK, with timing, weather and budget context.

Destinations September 21, 2026

Fuerteventura vs Tenerife for Families: Which Canary Island Is Actually £300 Cheaper?

We compare Fuerteventura and Tenerife for UK families in 2026 — flight and package prices, beaches, resorts and things to do — to see if one is genuinely around £300 cheaper for a week.

Budget Tips September 21, 2026

Can a Three-Generation Family Do the Costa Brava on £900? Inside a Villa Week That Actually Adds Up

We break down what a week in a Costa Brava villa really costs a family of eight, grandparents included, and test whether a £900 budget covers the accommodation alone.

Flights September 21, 2026

Autumn Family Flights to Spain: How to Avoid a £240 Half-Term Flight Overpay

UK school-holiday timing guide to autumn family flights to Spain. Compare October half-term weeks and airports, and see where a family of four can avoid a £240 flight overpay — not a whole-trip total.

Accommodation September 20, 2026

Costa Blanca on a Budget: The Family Villa with a Private Pool from £55 a Night

A practical UK family guide to finding a Costa Blanca villa with a private pool from £55 a night in September, with Alicante flights, car hire and kid-friendly days out.

Accommodation September 20, 2026

October Half-Term Spain: Finding 7 Nights’ Accommodation Under £900

A UK family guide to searching for a 7-night self-catering stay in Spain during October half-term 2026, with the £900 cap applied to accommodation only and flights priced separately.

Flights September 20, 2026

October Half Term Flights to Spain: 4 Family Routes Under £400 Return

Planning October half term 2026 in Spain? We break down four UK family flight routes where return fares for four can realistically land under £400, with the school-holiday quirks, airport choices and booking windows that make it happen.

Budget Tips September 20, 2026

Canary Islands at Christmas with kids: 7 nights — can £640 cover the family flights?

Planning a 7-night Canary Islands Christmas break with kids? We test whether £640 can cover return flights for a family of four from the UK, and show what December stays, transfers and meals really cost in Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote.

Destinations September 20, 2026

Crete vs Rhodes at October Half-Term: A Family Comparison (and What £260 Return Flights Really Cover)

Crete or Rhodes for October half-term 2026? We compare weather, transfers, family hotels and flight costs, including what a £260 return fare does and doesn't cover.

Flights September 20, 2026

Bristol Half-Term Flights to Spain: What £180 Buys

Planning October half-term 2026 from Bristol? A UK family guide to BRS–Spain flights under £180 return per person, with booking timing, baggage costs and airport picks.

Flights September 20, 2026

New Winter Sun Routes for Family Breaks: UK Flights to Southern Europe in 2026/27

Compare new winter sun routes for 2026/27 from UK airports to the Canary Islands, Madeira, Andalusia, Cyprus and Malta, with sample family fares and transfer basics.

Budget Tips September 18, 2026

Cheapest Greek Island Family Holidays Under £1500: What That Budget Really Buys

What can a £1500 Greek island family holiday actually cover? We break down flights, stays and the islands where that budget stretches furthest for UK families.

Itineraries September 16, 2026

Porto Family City Break: A 3-Night Itinerary with a £450 Flight-Budget Benchmark

A UK family guide to 3 nights in Porto: school-holiday timing, child-friendly stays, a riverfront itinerary and a £450 flight-budget benchmark for a family of four — not an all-in trip price.

Itineraries September 16, 2026

October Half-Term Algarve: Plan a Family Week Around a £480 Seven-Night Stay Target

Plan an October half-term Algarve family week: choose a base, compare Faro flights and find a seven-night self-catering stay around £480, accommodation only.

Flights September 16, 2026

Half-Term Flights: The Tuesday vs Saturday Switch That Can Save a Family Around £180

UK October half-term flights to Southern Europe can cost less when you fly Tuesday instead of Saturday. This guide compares realistic fare ranges and shows how to check the saving on your route—without treating the £180 figure as a whole-trip total.

Destinations September 15, 2026

Portugal’s Silver Coast Family Beach Week from £400: The Ultimate Budget Itinerary

Plan a family beach week on Portugal’s Silver Coast for £400 per person. Discover affordable flights, family apartments, must-visit towns and a full itinerary.

Flights September 15, 2026

Bristol to Spain for Four: Family Flights Under £220 in Shoulder Season

Bristol to Spain family flights for four under £220 total: shoulder-season routes, hand-luggage tactics and live price checks for Alicante, Palma and Malaga.

Accommodation September 15, 2026

The £50-a-night Lake Garda family campsites: September 2026 guide

We found Lake Garda family campsites with pitches and basic mobile homes from around £50 per night in mid-September 2026 — plus flights to Verona, Bergamo and Venice, ferry hops and what to book for a UK family lakes holiday.

Accommodation September 14, 2026

Costa de la Luz Family Beach House: From £45 a Night on Spain's Quiet Coast

A family beach house on Spain's Costa de la Luz from £45 per night — where to find it, how to fly from the UK to Faro, and the best shoulder-season weeks for a budget beach holiday.

Booking Tips September 14, 2026

Booking.com vs Expedia for Family Hotels: Checking a £180 Price Gap on One Booking

A UK family decision guide to comparing Booking.com and Expedia for the same Southern Europe family hotel, including child fees, cancellation terms and where a £180 gap can appear on one booking.

Accommodation September 14, 2026

Vrbo Family Villa vs Hotel in Southern Europe: What a £260 Price Gap Buys UK Families

A UK family decision guide to Vrbo villas and hotels in Southern Europe, showing what a £260 accommodation price gap covers and how to check live GBP prices.

Accommodation September 12, 2026

Tenerife Winter Sun: A Family Apartment from £45 a Night

Planning winter sun with kids? We found a family apartment in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, from £45 a night — plus flights, dates and booking tips.

Destinations September 11, 2026

The 2026 Solar Eclipse in Spain for Under £500: A Family Adventure

Watch the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse in Spain with your family for less than £500. Our budget guide to Asturias covers flights, stays and eclipse-day fun.

Accommodation September 11, 2026

Greek Beach Camping With Kids: Family Pitches From £41.68 a Night

Plan a Greek beach camping trip with kids. We compare family-friendly campsites in the Peloponnese, Crete and Halkidiki from around £35 per night, with UK flight and ferry tips.

Destinations September 10, 2026

Portugal in November: Family Beach Stays from £79 a Night

Escape the UK gloom with a family break to Portugal's Algarve this November. We round up beachfront stays from £79 per night, plus flight tips and mild-weather activities.

Accommodation September 10, 2026

Menorca in September: A 7-Night Family Villa from £650 (and How to Build the Trip Around It)

A magazine-style guide to Menorca in September: how to find a 7-night family villa from £650, which resorts suit kids, and how to add low-cost flights from the UK.

Accommodation September 9, 2026

Lanzarote October Half-Term Family Stays Under £350

Family stays in Lanzarote for under £350 over October half-term 2026 - Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise and Puerto del Carmen picks with pools and space.

Budget Tips September 9, 2026

Avoid These 7 Hidden Fees at Greek All-Inclusive Resorts (Save £340+)

Greek all-inclusive holidays can hide extra costs. We reveal the sneaky surcharges and how UK families can sidestep them — saving up to £340.

Accommodation September 8, 2026

Sicily Self-Catering Villas by the Sea from £50/Night: Where Families Should Base Themselves

We compare the five best seaside towns in Sicily for a self-catering villa with kids, from Cefalù’s sandy beach to Syracuse’s pram-friendly waterfront, all with villas starting under £50 a night.

Budget Tips September 8, 2026

Family Travel Insurance for Greece – Getting Covered from £3.20 a Day

Need family travel insurance for Greece? We show how to cover a family holiday from £3.20 a day, what’s included, and where to save without cutting corners.

Budget Tips September 4, 2026

Jet2holidays £100 Off Portugal: Family Holidays Under £500 for Summer 2026

Find family holidays to Portugal under £500 with Jet2holidays' £100 off deal. Compare prices for the Algarve, Lisbon, and more. Book summer 2026 now!

Budget Tips September 4, 2026

7 Spanish Beach Towns Where a Family Stay Costs Under £700

Discover the best Spanish beach towns for a budget family holiday under £700, including flights and family-friendly stays, with insider tips for travelling with kids.

Budget Tips September 3, 2026

How to Save Over £1,000 on a Last-Minute August Family Holiday to Southern Europe

Discover how to save over £1,000 on last-minute August family holidays to Southern Europe. Expert tips on flights, resorts, and timing for UK families.

Budget Tips September 3, 2026

TUI Summer 2026 Family Deals Check: Packages Under £300 from the UK – What We Found

We checked TUI’s summer 2026 family holidays and found package deals under £300 per person from multiple UK airports. Here’s what to expect, who it suits, and what’s included.

Budget Tips September 2, 2026

10 Smart Ways to Cut Costs on a Family Self-Catering Holiday in Italy

Discover 10 practical money-saving tips for a budget family self-catering holiday in Italy. Save on flights, groceries, and attractions without compromising on fun.

Family Travel 2026-09-01

Algarve on a Shoestring: The Ultimate Family Beach Holiday for Under £500

Discover how to enjoy an unforgettable family beach holiday in the Algarve without breaking the bank. We reveal budget-friendly beaches, free attractions, and how to find cheap flights and stays – perfect for UK families.

Budget Tips September 1, 2026

Cheapest Greek Islands for Families: Under £100 a Day, Is It Possible? Our 2026 Budget Guide

We compare Naxos, Paros, Chania (Crete), Corfu, Lefkada and Kos to find where a family of four can eat, sleep and play for under £100 a day—flights excluded. Real taverna prices, ferry costs and self-catering tips.

Flights September 1, 2026

Fly Manchester to Spain for Less Than £50: The Family Guide to Ultra-Budget Flights

Discover the best ways to fly from Manchester to Spain for under £50 per person, with tips on low-cost airlines, secret routes, and family-friendly destinations.

Itineraries 2026-08-29

3-Day Mallorca Weekend Escape on a Budget

A 3-day Mallorca weekend escape for a UK family of four — exact flights, where to stay, day-by-day spend, and the tricks that dodge the school-holiday price surge.

Destinations August 29, 2026

7 Cheap South European Beach Resorts for Families

Seven cheap South European beach resorts for UK families - real prices, what is free, how to book.

Itineraries August 29, 2026

Algarve Weekend Escape: A 3-Day Family Itinerary (2026)

Plan a relaxed weekend in the Algarve with kids. This 3-day itinerary picks the best toddler-friendly beaches, a local boat trip to the caves, and a base between Albufeira and Carvoeiro – with realistic timings and no overpacking.