The best overseas family holiday destinations in the British Airways sale

Booking your trip with British Airways Holidays also means there'll be someone on hand to help if you need it with the Holiday Helpline, which is available to call 24 hours a day when you're at your destination. Trips are also ATOL protected, with deposits available from £60 per person.

To help you choose the best holiday destination for you, we've teamed up with British Airways Holidays to present some of the very best. We've included the average transfer time — an unexpected long drive or coach ride is the last thing you need after a flight. These destinations include coastal resorts in Europe and options further afield including in the United States and Caribbean.

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Best family holiday destinations with British Airways Holidays 2023 at a glance

• Sardinia — Forte Village Resort - Hotel Bouganville
• Rhodes — Sheraton Rhodes Resort
• Cyprus — St Raphael Resort
• Orlando — Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
• Dubai — Hampton By Hilton Marjan Island
• Antigua — Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection
• Cancun — Allegro Playacar

Best family holiday destinations in Europe

Forte Village Resort - Hotel Bouganville, Sardinia

Average transfer time: Around 45 minutes from Cagliari airport

Example package: From £1449 per person plus 2 children go free, including return flight from Gatwick airport and stay in a bungalow for 7 nights in September 2023 with British Airways Holidays.

Fun for children and parents alike, this hotel is located on the southern tip of the Italian island of Sardinia. This resort allows the whole family to have a good time without too much planning — there's an Aqua Park with 4 children's pools, a whirlpool and waterslide, plus a Children's Wonderland with playground and Sports Academy Centre. For children aged 4 to 14 there's a Real Madrid Fundacion Clinic Soccer School where they can brush up on their football skills.

A choice of bungalows offer privacy and give you your own space each with an outdoor area like a balcony or terrace. You'll be steps away from the beach, and the whole resort and facilities are accessible by foot or by buggy.

For relaxing evenings there's a choice of 21 restaurants so you're sure to find something to everyone's taste. If you want an evening to yourselves the resort offers baby sitting, plus you can relax in the daytime in the extensive spa facilities which include 6 thalassotherapy pools, a range of bookable spa experiences and therapeutic massages and yoga or Pilates sessions.

Book a family holiday to Sardinia from £1449 per person for 7 nights

Sheraton Rhodes Resort, Rhodes

Average transfer time: Around 20 minutes from Rhodes airport

Example package: From £599 per person for 7 nights, including return flight to Gatwick airport in October 2023 with British Airways Holidays.

Located in Ixia on the island of Rhodes, this resort has a beautiful view of the sea and is right next to a pebbled beach.

There's plenty of opportunity to explore historic Rhodes with its UNESCO protected medieval city, ancient castle and palace. For days in the resort there's plenty to do with three outdoor and one indoor pool and water sport on the beach.

For children there's a Kids Club plus a kids pool and playground area.

There's a range of restaurants for you to choose from, including those serving local Mediterranean cuisine as well as an international buffet and bar with sea view.

Choose from a selection of rooms including a family room with sea view which accommodates 5 people. All rooms have their own private balcony or terrace, giving you some outdoor space to enjoy the warm temperatures.

Book a family holiday to Rhodes from just £599 per person for seven nights

St Raphael Resort, Cyprus

Average transfer time: Around 35 minutes from Larnaca airport

Example package: From £579 per person for 7 nights, including return flights from Heathrow airport in November 2023 with British AirwaysHolidays.

An island in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus is a great location for a family holiday. The St Raphael Resort is on the outskirts of Limassol on the south side of the island and is great for families with older or younger children.

The Happy Bees Kids Club is suitable for children aged 4 to 12 where experienced staff run a range of activities including cooking classes, games and discos. For older children the Eden Garden games room is ideal as well as the kids swimming pool.

The resort has it's own private yacht marina and beach where you can relax, or take part in a range of water sports including sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. You'll have your pick of places to eat, including the beachside restaurant which offers an entirely plant-based menu.

You can reduce the stress of travelling with a baby or toddler by requesting a range of amenities ahead of your arrival including bottle warmers, sterilisers, bed guards and cots.

Book a family holiday to Cyprus from just £579 per person for 7 nights

Best long haul family holiday destinations

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Orlando

Average transfer time: Around 25 minutes from Orlando airport

Example package: From £759 per person for 7 nights, including return flights from Gatwick airport in January - February 2024 with British Airways Holidays.

For many kids and adults alike, Orlando is the dream holiday destination and British Airways Holidays has some great prices on flights and holidays especially if you're booking in the off-season outside of school holidays.

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort is in a great location for you to make the most of Universal's Orlando Resort as it sits right next to Universal's Volcano Bay. You can also get access to early park admission when staying at the hotel, which means you can beat the crowds to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, Universal's Volcano Bay and much more, with shuttle buses available to bring you to Universal Studios Florida.

The resort is designed in a retro style, to have the feel of a 60s Florida beach resort with bright colours and nostalgic furnishings.

If you fancy a break from the theme parks why not relax by the hotel's pool or enjoy a game of bowling with your family? There are also a number of restaurants available, including the Hideaway Bar & Grill serving traditional American food which is sure to be a hit with kids.

Book a family to Orlando from just £759 per person for seven nights

Hampton By Hilton Marjan Island, Dubai

Average transfer time: Around one hour from Dubai airport

Example package: From £779 per person for 7 nights plus two children under 16 eat free (when sharing with two adults), including return flights from Heathrow airport in September 2023 with British Airways Holidays.

Located on a manmade archipelago in Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai, Hampton By Hilton Marjan Island is an all-inclusive resort with lots of fun activity options for families, as well as spaces to relax and enjoy your time away.

Children will enjoy the kids club with dedicated art activities, team games as well as a children's pool and soft play area.

For parents there's an infinity pool where you can relax with a view of the sea, or feel pampered on a trip to the spa where there's a sauna, steam room and hot tub.

This resort has a choice of rooms for different budgets including family rooms which have room for six people.

Book a family holiday to Dubai from £779 per person for 7 nights

Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection, Antigua

Average transfer time: Around 30 minutes from VC Bird airport

Example package: From £1449 per person for 7 nights, including return flights from Gatwick airport in September 2023 with British Airways Holidays.

If you're looking for a family holiday to make memories, a stay at Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection will be a week to remember. Surrounded by the beautiful and calm waters of Deep Bay on Antigua's west coast, the resort sits on the white sandy beach.

Whether you prefer to enjoy the view of the beach from the comfort of a sun lounger with a good book or want to get stuck in to activities like snorkelling or beach volleyball, there's something for everyone.

The Clubhouse kids club is suitable for children aged 4 to 12 where they can play games, run around in the playground or watch cartoons. From June to September there's also the Kids Club Seaside Camp which is great if you're planning a trip for the summer holidays and means children can enjoy outdoor activities like nature hikes and campfire sing-a-longs.

There's dining options to suit everyone's tastes from a poolside bar to an ice cream parlour, and all-inclusive options too.

Book a family holiday to Antigua from £1449 per person for seven nights

Allegro Playacar, Cancun

Average transfer time: Around one hour from Cancun airport

Example package: From £919 per person for 7 nights, including return flights from Gatwick airport in January 2024 with British Airways Holidays.

Listen to the sound of the waves of the Caribbean sea as they hit the beach and birds calling to each other in the lush gardens. These are the sounds which will surround you on a relaxing family holiday at the all-inclusive Allegro Playacar resort in Cancun, Mexico.

There is a 9-5 and day care centre for children aged 4 to 12 years old where they can enjoy the children's pool — which is shaped like Mickey Mouse — or play in the Nintendo game room.

Have fun as a family with a range of water sports including sailing, snorkelling and diving.

Rooms are located in Polynesian style villas around the resort which each have a balcony or terrace with a hammock.

Book a family holiday to Cancun from £919 per person for seven nights

These prices are based on two passengers travelling together. All prices are subject to change and availability and are correct at time of publication. See ba.com/holidays for terms and conditions.

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