Travel experience
Seychelles
B
eing free of malaria and large predators, the
beautiful tropical islands of the Seychelles
should be top of your list for family beach
holidays, especially with small children. You'll find
generally very friendly people here and simple,
good-value lodges as well as the better-known
luxurious retreats. Many of these places welcome
children of all ages!
Most travellers may imagine exclusive five-star
resorts and costly private island retreats when
thinking of holidays to the Seychelles. Indeed, these
do offer high-quality accommodation and great
flexibility on family beach holidays in the Seychelles
- to those who don't mind a high price tag. Often,
you'll also find remarkable services specifically for
children at these places, from excellent child clubs
to age-appropriate spa treatments.
However, they aren't the only option. If on a
tighter budget, consider some of the really lovely,
inexpensive and child-friendly lodges for your family beach holidays in the Seychelles. These might not
boast a fancy kids club but owners with children of
their own, which usually result in a relaxed atmos-
South Africa's
Cape
T
he Cape's excellent, malaria-free parks are a
great destination for family safari holidays in
South Africa. Choose between private villas
and good-value places - many have facilities for selfcatering that appeal especially to families on a tight
budget. Moreover, the Cape is well suited for selfdrives, allowing you to explore at your own pace.
Many lodges in South Africa describe themselves
as child-friendly and do accept children. Our onthe-ground experience in family safari holidays
with small children enables us to pick those, which
actively welcome children rather than just accept
them. These stand out for activities specifically designed for children; flexib