World's best holiday experiences for adventurous families

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Girl swimming with tuna in Costa Dorada
Girl swimming with tuna in Costa Dorada



Kick the bucket and spade to the curb this summer and enjoy a family holiday with a difference. From swimming with tuna in Spain to riding with horse wranglers in America, there is plenty to experience beyond the beach to seriously impress the children this summer.

To inspire you to make the most of 'us' time and embark on the most amazing travel adventures, we've rounded up some of our favourite holiday ideas that combine wildlife, nature, epic sites and activities.

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Nothing gets kids more excited than getting up close and personal with an active volcano and in Indonesia, for example, you can do just that when you take ponies out before dawn and climb to the crater of Mount Bromo to watch the sunrise.

If your family loves swimming, there is ample opportunity to take a memorable dip in the water, such as in Oman at the Bimmah Sinkhole, a circular limestone hollow that boasts incredibly clear turquoise water - it's the perfect way to cool off in the Middle Eastern heat. And for those in search of a European activity like no other, you can swim and snorkel in the sea with giant tuna in Costa Dorada.

On land, there are cave adventures and bear-watching safaris to be hand, as well as seeing another side to Florence, Rome and Venice by learning combat skills at a gladiator training school and trying your hand at making pizza. Now that's the Italy the kids want to see!

Say ciao to the fly and flop - here's what your family could be doing during the holidays this year...



Avoid getting sick while traveling
Avoid getting sick while traveling


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