Where to go on a luxury family Easter holiday

The best Easter holiday destinations depend on what kind of experience you’re looking for. For adventure and wildlife, Costa Rica offers rainforests and beaches, the Galápagos delivers once-in-a-lifetime animal encounters, and South Africa provides family-friendly safaris. For cultural immersion, Japan during cherry blossom season is unforgettable, while Morocco combines exotic souks, desert landscapes, and family-friendly riads. For beach and relaxation, Thailand’s islands and the Greek islands offer warm weather and calm waters ideal for families. We tailor every Easter holiday trip to your children’s ages, interests, and your family’s travel style.

If you want to skip crowded resorts and tourist hotspots, consider Iceland for waterfalls, glaciers, and the last of the Northern Lights; Morocco’s Atlas Mountains for Berber villages and desert camps far from Marrakech’s bustle; Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast before summer crowds descend on Dubrovnik and Split; or Portugal’s Alentejo region for rolling vineyards and empty Atlantic beaches just a short flight from the UK. Even in popular destinations like Japan or Italy, we time visits carefully and arrange early-morning access so you experience iconic sites without the masses.

Easter timing works beautifully for international travel. In late March and April, Japan’s cherry blossoms are typically in bloom, Morocco enjoys perfect temperatures before summer heat, and Costa Rica’s dry season ensures great weather for wildlife and beaches. Greece and southern Italy are warm enough to enjoy without summer crowds, and Thailand remains sunny throughout. For families with young children, Portugal and Morocco are ideal—both just a short flight from the UK with family-friendly cultures and excellent weather. For something further afield, Oman offers guaranteed sunshine, fascinating culture, and beautiful beaches without the crowds of more established destinations. We handle all the complexity of international family travel—from timing and logistics to ensuring every activity works for your children’s ages.

The right destination depends largely on your children’s ages. For toddlers and young children, Costa Rica works wonderfully—wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and toucans captivates little ones, and beach resorts offer easy pool days. Portugal and Morocco are both short flights with family-friendly cultures and gentle beaches, making them ideal for families with small children who want to minimise travel time. The Maldives offers calm, shallow lagoons perfect for paddling toddlers. For teenagers, you need destinations with genuine excitement: Iceland offers glacier hiking and snorkelling between tectonic plates; Japan delivers incredible food and gaming culture; South Africa combines safari game drives with shark cage diving and Cape Town’s adventure scene. The key with teens is involving them in planning so they feel ownership over the trip, not just dragged along on a family holiday.

For the best availability and rates, we recommend booking 6-9 months ahead—by September or October for the following Easter. This ensures first choice of family suites and villas, better flight options, and time to arrange special experiences. 9-12 months ahead is necessary for certain destinations: Japan during cherry blossom season (Kyoto hotels sell out extremely early), the Galápagos (limited ship and lodge capacity), and popular safari lodges with limited family suites. Booking 3-6 months ahead is still possible, though you may have fewer options at top-tier properties. Last-minute trips work but typically require flexibility on destinations and dates.

A luxury family Easter holiday goes beyond nicer hotels—it’s about how the entire trip is designed and delivered. Accommodation means private villas with pools, kitchens, and space for families to spread out, or connecting suites so parents have privacy whilst staying close to children. Experiences mean private guides instead of group tours—your family sets the pace—plus behind-the-scenes access and activities designed specifically for your children’s ages. Logistics mean private transfers so you’re never waiting with tired children, and thoughtful scheduling that accounts for jet lag and energy levels. We don’t sell packages or templates—every trip starts with understanding how you want your family to feel, then we design around that.