Family Holidays - Why Ireland is just great!

Even though the kids have only just gone back to school it seems a lifetime ago that you were enjoying your last family holiday.  Soon you’ll be planning for the next half term break and when you do no doubt you’ll be thinking back to some of the most memorable holiday experiences.  That picnic on the beach, learning about knights in the castle, the bike ride to the coast or simply a lovely family meal eaten together. 

So what’s the key to a creating a favourite family holiday?  A family friendly destination that’s close to home so you spend less time travelling and more time holidaying together. Plenty of family focused activities, attractions and locations to ensure that everyone is kept happy and entertained.  High quality accommodation that makes a safe and comfortable haven for all the family, from babies and toddlers to teenagers.  Good food, friendly people and the freedom to do what you want, when you want.

Self Catering in Ireland – Family Freedom and Great Value for Money

Self catering is a great way to make sure your family have a successful and enjoyable half term holiday.  Choosing the magic and mystery of Ireland is sure to make this years holiday another family favourite. You’re free to chose from a wide range of properties and whether it’s a townhouse or a detached farmhouse you’ll have all your usual home comforts and more – a real home from home. Imagine Irelands Family properties have been specially selected to include all those extras that make holidaying with your kids fun and stress free. Things like cots, high chairs, stair gates, enclosed gardens and play areas, DVDs, games and even extra buckets and spades for the seaside.  If you’re holidaying with teenagers we make sure that our family properties have 2nd TVs, satellite channels, and a playstation or Wii console. 

Holidaying in Ireland means that you and your family can experience stunning beaches, panoramic views, lively culture and night life, castles and stately homes, family farms or . interactive attractions.  And for the more adventurous there’s paint balling, kayaking, nature trails, cycling or you can even try your hand at surfing.

A family favourite holiday should also be an affordable holiday. By booking early you can take advantage of the great half term holiday deals available at the moment. 

Plenty to See and Do

As any parent knows the key to a happy holiday is keeping the kids entertained and interested. There’s plenty to see and do in Ireland over the half term break.

Why not try your hand at Teddy Bear Making at Bawnboy, County Cavan or for a bit of Halloween magic see the Nightmare Realm at the Horan Centre, Tralee.  A dazzling firework spectacular at Seapark, Holywood will take your breath away and if you fancy some surf action why not visit the Surf and Kayak Championship at Portrush. The Lifetime Lab in Cork city is a wonderful way to learn more about water, renewable energy and steam machines.

For a bit more action try 10 pin bowling or laser quest, visit a family farm or hire a bike and take to the cycle trail in Carnfunnock Country Park.

To help you plan your family holiday we’ve got more details on what to see and do, just click here: Family Holidays in Ireland.  
 

Favourite Experiences

Every family is different, and they’ll all have their very own family favourite holiday experience. We loved hearing about some of our customers’ favourites and wanted to share them with you.

‘..our day on Cahersiveen  beach was just fantastic, I made sand castles and John and Mary explored the rock pools’

‘..Ireland was the perfect family holiday. The house was cosy and warm and Mrs X the owner even left us a food hamper to help us settle in. Lovely’

‘Our Irish safari at Fota Wildlife park was the highlight of the week. Cheetahs and Giraffes in Ireland, just great’

‘The Giants Causeway just took our breath away’

‘Everything you could want from a holiday home, quiet and peaceful and great for the kids’ 

Make this holiday a Family Favourite?

Family holidays are a special time together, away from the hustle and bustle of work and school, quality time doing things together.  Ireland’s culture, heritage and varied landscape make it the perfect family destination and staying in a holiday home will give you the freedom to create your own favourite holiday.  To learn more about holidaying in Ireland just take a look at Imagine Irelands visitor information or take a look at the wide range of Family Holiday Cottages in Ireland.