The best family adventure holidays

If you fancy giving Indonesia a try, Bali is an ideal place for family adventure holidays. Perhaps the best known province of Indonesia, this island has far more to offer than just luxury beach breaks, with plenty to keep even the most cynical teenager entertained. For a wild encounter that mixes culture and nature, there’s the Monkey Forest in Ubud, which is home to hundreds of Balinese long-tailed monkeys. The ‘Macaca fascicularis’, to give them their technical name, live in the forest and in around three 12-century Hindu temples, and visitors can wander the trails of these creatures in their natural habitat. If you’re looking for something sportier, you can get a thrilling perspective on Bali’s forests with a treetop adventure, and there are plenty of options for hikes or bicycle tours if you prefer to stay on solid ground. And if you really want to make a splash, there are no shortage of watersports in Bali: learn to surf, snorkel or take up white water rafting in a dramatic and beautiful setting.

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Club Med Bali… plunge into an enriching family adventure together

When you think of Morocco, you might just picture busy markets and serene spas, but there’s plenty in-between for bold families looking for a slightly different holiday, and it’s only actually a four-hour flight away. Using Marrakech as a base, your whole family can trek the Atlas Mountains and visit a Berber Village for a unique holiday experience. As well as gorgeous natural scenery, you’ll also be able to find perfectly preserved villages that’ll make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. The options for spending your time here really are wildly varied: from exploring bustling medinas to strolling along a beach with a camel, you’ll have no trouble finding an activity that your family has never done before that can be ticked off your bucket list.

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Marrakech La Palmeraie… take a break in Morocco's oldest palm grove

If you’re seeking something a little closer to home and are in the market for European adventure holidays, consider Portugal. Specifically the Algarve, the region that makes up the country’s most southern point. Notable for its striking red cliffs, the Algarve has some fantastic options for water-based adventure. As well as deep-sea and reef fishing, cruises can take you to hidden beaches and caves to explore. You can also spot dolphins in the wild. The Algarve is also noted for its waterparks, where kids of all ages will find hours fly by like seconds. And if you head towards the west coast, the surfing is particularly good, and elsewhere you can try a range of other watersports, from jet-skiing to banana-boating.

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Da Balaia… for families with tots to teens