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Where should we go in April?

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JardinsduBasil · 07/10/2022 22:00

We'd like a family holiday somewhere over the Easter holidays but am totally stuck on destination. We live in North Africa, so are already mediterranean and live right by the beach. We don't like AI and the kids are 6 and 9 and good travellers- although I'm not hugely keen on a massive long haul flight.

DCs like animals, greenery and nature. The flight cost will be mostly covered, unless it's very long haul- we are otherwise air bnb and public transport types but budget is reasonable. So far I've considered and discarded:

  • South Africa: Very keen on this but the flights are annoying from here and wonder if youngest DC will get more out of it in a few years

-Sri Lanka: a bit far, but most importantly has an FCDO do not travel warning on it.

-Slovenia: too likely to rain

-Sicily: a bit too much like where we live now and with kids in tow DP and I won't be able to relax and enjoy the food.

-Iceland: dreadful weather in April

Where can we go that's a bit adventurous, has lots of animal action and decent weather? It's a great time of year to go on safari but I don't think the budget will run to it and I'd rather the kids were old enough to remember.

What's been your best April holiday?

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ChecoPerez · 07/10/2022 22:06

Our best April holidays have either been Orlando or a Caribbean cruise - perfect weather and out the rainy stormy seasons.

TizerorFizz · 08/10/2022 07:18

Perfect weather for Caribbean and just later than high season so prices a bit less. Yes it’s beaches but we did a yacht in the bvi’s. Cruise ships don’t get you to the real Caribbean. I know the BVIs are not easy to get to though!

Other options are usa. April is great for anywhere south! California is best then. I also think you would like South Africa. We did a family wildlife holiday in Kenya when dc were your Dc ages. As long as you mix up animals snd relaxation, it’s great!

Hire a car in the south of France. Lovely to explore when it’s less busy! Ditto in Spain. Or use Madrid as a hub and go to Mexico. Or what about Costa Rica? Not sure about weather but it’s a great destination.

TiaraBoo · 08/10/2022 18:24

Have been skiing, need to go somewhere at high altitude as end of season. But for me, I liked it not being as busy.

Best holiday was 2 weeks in South Africa including safari. My children were 9 and 12.

I’m planning on Thailand or Vietnam for next April.

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