Travel with kids

When you're travelling as a family, you want to go somewhere where everyone has a good time: kids, parents and locals alike. These countries deliver.

Greece

Who should visit

Families whose children love mythology.

Why you should go here

There are only a few countries in the world as family-friendly as Greece. With a whole host of amazing resorts in Skiathos or Crete as well as the Percy Jackson Experience in Athens, children in particular will relish at the sight of the Acropolis or Knossos – home of the Minotaur.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Greece without restrictions.

Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Greece.

Travelers from Russia are not able to travel or transit through this country. The European Union closed its airspace for all Russian planes.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required in public spaces and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city

AthensHeraklionKosThessaloniki

Stay

median price per night

Athens£197
Heraklion£105
Thessaloniki£130

Hire car

median price per day

Athens£22
Heraklion£18
Kos£22
Thessaloniki£20

Argentina

Who should visit

Families who want a holistic travel experience.

Why you should go here

Travelling in Argentina with kids will leave you spoilt for choice. Visit its many public parks, playgrounds and zoos like Güirá Oga. Or try an activity like horseback riding across the Andes or descending into the depths in a yellow submarine at the El Pedral reserve.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Argentina without restrictions.

Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Argentina.

Foreign travelers are required to present an insurance with COVID-19 coverage.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required in public spaces.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city

Buenos AiresMendozaSan Carlos de BarilochePuerto Iguazú

Stay

median price per night

Buenos Aires£287
Mendoza£152
San Carlos de Bariloche£169
Puerto Iguazú£196

Hire car

median price per day

Buenos Aires£35
Mendoza£29
San Carlos de Bariloche£44
Puerto IguazúN/A

Portugal

Who should visit

Kids of all ages, particularly the more intrepid younger traveller and teen.

Why you should go here

Portugal has plenty to do for everyone. Head to the Algarve, where travellers will find spectacular child-friendly resorts as well as great activities including dolphin-spotting excursions or explore the marvellous gardens of Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra. Adventurous younger travellers can also visit the caves Grutas de Mira de Aire and discover extraordinary underground caverns.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Portugal without restrictions.

Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Portugal.

As of July 1. 2022 - COVID entry requirements have been lifted. Measures may be reviewed in accordance to the evolution of the pandemic.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required on public transportation.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city

LisbonVilamouraBragaPonta Delgada

Stay

median price per night

Lisbon£160
Vilamoura£169
Braga£71
Ponta Delgada£104

Hire car

median price per day

Lisbon£19
Vilamoura£17
Braga£13
Ponta Delgada£33

Australia

Who should visit

Families of all size who are looking for fun.

Why you should go here

Australia’s vast and diverse landscapes offer an outback of open wide spaces for families to traverse while you take in spectacular sites at Adels Grove Camping Park or Charleville Cosmos Centre and Observatory in Queensland. Cities here also have a host of fun places for kids, like Luna Park or the Golden Ridge Animal Farm in Sydney.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Australia without restrictions.

Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required in public spaces.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city

SydneyKangaroo IslandCairnsYulara

Stay

median price per night

Sydney£169
Kangaroo Island£109
Cairns£112
Yulara£166

Hire car

median price per day

Sydney£30
Kangaroo IslandN/A
Cairns£37
Yulara£92

Spain

Who should visit

Travellers who want a relaxing break that isn't far from home.

Why you should go here

Spain gives both parents and their children the chance to relax and take a break from their day-to-day lives. Families will find an abundance of kid-friendly places to visit, like water parks, Tibidabo Amusement Park or L’Aquarium in Barcelona, plus all-inclusive resorts in areas like Benidorm or Benalmádena.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Spain without restrictions.

Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Spain.

Travelers from Russia cannot fly directly to Spain.

This page covers COVID-19 related travel restrictions only. For other travel restrictions, please check the guidance from your local authorities.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required in public spaces, enclosed environments and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city

MadridNerjaRosesCiutadella de Menorca

Stay

median price per night

Madrid£155
Nerja£153
Roses£89
Ciutadella de Menorca£150

Hire car

median price per day

Madrid£25
Nerja£50
RosesN/A
Ciutadella de Menorca£27

Georgia

Who should visit

Families looking for a mix of ancient culture in new places.

Why you should go here

Georgia is a country full of adventure with great things to do for families. Places like Mtatsminda Amusement Park in Tbilisi will keep young ones entertained for hours. If you’re looking for a more cultivated experience, visit the cave town of Uplistsiche or Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Georgia without restrictions.

Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Georgia.

Foreign travelers regardless of their vaccination status and purpose of travel can enter Georgia.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required in public spaces, enclosed environments and public transportation.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city

TbilisiKutaisiBatumiStepantsminda

Stay

median price per night

Tbilisi£84
Kutaisi£46
Batumi£64
Stepantsminda£88

Hire car

median price per day

Tbilisi£33
Kutaisi£28
Batumi£36
StepantsmindaN/A

Thailand

Who should visit

Families with babies, who are particularly welcomed in Thailand.

Why you should go here

This exotic Southeast-Asian destination invites to stay with wildlife interactions such as responsible encounters with elephants in their natural habitats in Koh Chang or monkey spotting in Lopburi. Thailand also has a host of great resorts in Koh Samui or Phuket and activities for youngsters, such as the Children’s Discovery Museum and Lumphini Park in Bangkok.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Thailand without restrictions.

Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Thailand.

Effective January 9 to January 31, 2023 - Travelers (aged 18 years old and above) arriving in Thailand must have proof of vaccination; or proof of recovery from COVID in the last 6 months; or you may also provide a vaccine-exemption letter from a doctor stating you cannot receive a COVID vaccine due to medical reason. Travelers who are unable to present such documents will be subjected to COVID test at port of arrival.

As of January 27, 2023 - Check out the latest TAT News for all travelers coming from Mainland China and India. Please note that this information may change without prior notice.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Recommended in public spaces.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city

BangkokKanchanaburiPhuket CityKo Chang

Stay

median price per night

Bangkok£123
Kanchanaburi£40
Phuket City£153
Ko Chang£34

Hire car

median price per day

Bangkok£23
KanchanaburiN/A
Phuket City£18
Ko ChangN/A

Canada

Who should visit

Families who want a vast range of entertainment for parents and kids alike.

Why you should go here

This North American gem is a country full of family activities. Some highlights for travellers with children include Toronto Zoo, Gros Morne National Park or Niagara Falls if you want to experience a true spectacle as a family. Other attractions include the Kids Market of Granville Island, Vancouver, or Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Canada without restrictions.

Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Canada.

Travelers are recommended to wear high-quality and well-fitted masks during travel. Travelers must also wear a mask in public in some provinces and cities.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required on public transportation.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city

TorontoYellowknifeHalifaxBanff

Stay

median price per night

Toronto£217
Yellowknife£130
Halifax£157
Banff£237

Hire car

median price per day

Toronto£44
YellowknifeN/A
Halifax£50
Banff£47

Malaysia

Who should visit

Parents who want to travel inland and not worry about a lack of child-friendly activities.

Why you should go here

From captivating nature locations like the Forest Eco Park in Kuala Lumpur and Taman Negara National Park in Pahang to busy resorts and theme parks like Legoland Malaysia and Thomas Town, families can experience enough sights, cultures, wildlife and adventure to last a lifetime.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Malaysia without restrictions.

Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Malaysia.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Recommended on public transportation.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city

Kuala LumpurLangkawiMalaccaPenang

Stay

median price per night

Kuala Lumpur£75
Langkawi£225
Malacca£31
Penang£63

Hire car

median price per day

Kuala Lumpur£28
Langkawi£30
MalaccaN/A
Penang£27

Brazil

Who should visit

Families looking for an opportunity to see wildlife and natural landscapes up close.

Why you should go here

Brazil offers magnificent landscapes and tremendously diverse wildlife for all to explore. Children in particular will love Rio, where they can take a trip to Museu do Indio to learn about Brazil’s indigenous history. Or head to Beto Carrero World in Penha or Iguaçu Falls, where you can see 275 waterfalls merge into one.

Entry information

Open

Most visitors from the United Kingdom, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Brazil without restrictions.

Visitors from the United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Brazil.

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Local summary

Masks:Not required in public spaces.
Restaurants:Open

For more information, visit our guidance for global travel page.

Flight, stay and hire car pricing per city

Rio de JaneiroBalneário CamboriúTrancosoPorto de Galinhas

Stay

median price per night

Rio de Janeiro£184
Balneário Camboriú£61
Trancoso£141
Porto de Galinhas£159

Hire car

median price per day

Rio de Janeiro£20
Balneário CamboriúN/A
TrancosoN/A
Porto de GalinhasN/A