Where's a good bet for a fun family holiday? Raisingkids.co.uk members have some tried-and-tested tips.

And for once, we're naming our members' favourite holiday companies to make things easier for you. It's not a plug, these are genuine recommendations from real parents and you can read more and add your own advice in our Holiday forum.

Hit the road!
'We are a family of 6 (4 children ages between 2 and 12) and we are totally hooked on Eurocamp, Canvas Holidays and Haven Europe (depending on the price for that year). They all offer a choice of tents or mobile homes. The sites are full of things to do and the price is very reasonable. We've taken them to Spain, all over France and Italy as far as Florence and Rome. If we had to pay for flights and hotels we could never afford it, but being able to drive at your leisure, choose several campsites to stay at and keep all of the children entertained is fantastic. Try it - you'll not regret it!'
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member Debs250266

'If you fancy going abroad AND like Haven-type campsites, I can thoroughly recommend Eurosites or Keycamp holidays. Haven also have sites all over France, though I would agree with earlier postings that your kids are made to feel very special everywhere they go in Italy - we went to the Venetian Riviera last year and had a fab time.'
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member orlando

French connection
'I used to be a travel agent and went on a Eurosites holiday to France. I can highly recommend it! Although I had no kids then there is loads to do, and the caravans are fantastic - like apartments! There are loads of families so the kids will always find someone to hang with.'
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member lisa

'A friend of mine used to take her kids to a Gite in France every year and said that it was brilliant. Another option is camping, which again I have heard is very good. They always travel over on the Chunnel.'
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member TWoodford

Closer to home
'I went to a Haven holiday site in Wales earlier this year, and it was brilliant, so I imagine it would be good abroad as well. There is loads to do for kids as well as adults, we didn't have enough time there!'
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member sick & tired

'Take a look through the Hoseasons Lodges and Cottages they have some lovely sites in there and I have visited quite a few of them over the years. I have also been to Center Parcs and would recommend that to anyone, it has something for all to do there'
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member TWoodford

'I've had some really good holidays with the kids at Butlins. I've finally realised, after a few mistakes, that if you really want to enjoy your holiday, you should go somewhere where there is loads to keep the kids happy. If the kids are happy you will be too. I have rented cottages in this country, but some of them are full of knick-knacks and things you don't want little hands getting hold of. The first thing I normally do when I get there is totally rearrange the place!'
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member Ang_L

Budget bargains
'We took our son to Fuertaventura, a few months later we took him to Gran Canaria, three months later we went to Greece and last summer we went to Turkey. No, we have not got a truck full of money they were all bargains off Teletext and we ate loads of sandwiches and snacks. Never ate ice-cream at the beach and stuck to a strict budget but have loads of sunshine filled fun. It can be done HONEST we budget for a few months to go but have such a great time we do not mind budgeting until the next time we can afford to go.'
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member monkay

'My son is 4 and has now been to Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Majorca. I am not loaded, I am a single mum but go away with my mother as well and book last minute and get bargains.'
Thanks to Raisingkids' Member raterfly

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