When is the perfect time to book a half-term or winter sun holiday with Scott Dunn? Right now, because there are savings of up to 45% from Abu Dhabi to the Caribbean if you book before 18 September 2023, for travel right up until 30 April 2024.

Winter sun holiday mood, Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Abu Dhabi is a surprisingly easy winter sun holiday with kids
Flights taking just under seven hours from the UK have brought Abu Dhabi firmly into focus for families thinking about an autumn or winter sun holiday. The fact that there’s no jet lag to cope with is another big plus. And, of course, the weather is guaranteed wonderful all year round, but from September through to early March, temperatures are European-summer warm: perfect for outdoor activities and Abu Dhabi’s world famous theme parks, as well as all those lovely Arabian Gulf beaches.
New Scott Dunn Explorers Kids Club at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
With all that in mind, it’s easy to see why Scott Dunn are particularly excited to share the news about the brand new Scott Dunn Explorers Kids Club which has just opened at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas on Saadiyat Island.
Designed for children aged between six months and 11 years, the new club sticks with all the very best Scott Dunn traditions like fully trained staff; activity programmes for different age groups; play carefully balanced with learning; outstanding facilities, and its own purpose-built and imaginatively realised space.

Aladdin’s Cave lazy river, Saadiyat Rotana, Abu Dhabi
Take a night off with Stargazers evening childcare
However, it’s not shy on originality and parents are already making good noises about several innovations. Unsurprisingly, Stargazers evening childcare from 8pm to 10pm is proving very popular. Who doesn’t want to enjoy a little grown-up time at a grown up time of day now and again?
Another bright idea, the ‘sleep room’, is also getting a lot of parental praise. Not least because it’s so well designed, right down to a mix of cots and toddler beds.

Scott Dunn Explorers Kids Club, Saadiyat Rotana
But the most important critics of all are kids themselves, and while it might be tricky to pin down one single point of excellence, there’s no doubt playtime on the beach is a big favourite. Activity programmes packed with splashy play, sports, water sports and outdoor adventures, score high as well. Plus, carefully planned age groups makes for a very sociable environment, so holiday friends are a given, just as they should be.

The UAE’s most beautiful beach, Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Book by 18 September and save up to 30% on Abu Dhabi beach holidays this year and next
If you’re thinking October half-term sunshine, as we said, Saadiyat Rotana is an easy fit for shorter school holidays. And, as it’s set on the best beach in the UAE, a mix of indulgent luxury, fun energy and laid-back atmosphere makes it a a great fit for families.

Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Abu Dhabi
There are sports off and on the water to keep teenagers busy. The Zen Spa beckons when younger kids are playing up a storm at Explorers Kids Club, and naturally all seven resort restaurants are outstanding: a signature of 5-star Abu Dhabi resorts these days. Although this one takes the luxury resort mood even further by also featuring a choice of rooms or suites, plus villas, with their own pools. So if multi-gen and winter sun are on your mind right now, this is a good choice for larger families.
To celebrate the opening of the new Explorers Kids Club, Scott Dunn are now offering savings of up to 30% on family holidays at Saadiyat Rotana, along with complimentary half-board. You simply have to book before 18 September 2023, for travel until 30 April 2024.
And speaking of booking ahead, places at Scott Dunn Explorers Kids Clubs always get snapped up early, so it’s worth taking a look now and claiming a spot. You do not want to be the parent at Saadiyat Rotana trying to explain missing out to your children: there isn’t enough ice cream in the world to sweeten that disappointment!
Book Saadiyat Rotana before 18 September 2023 and save up to 30% on your half-term or winter sun holiday

Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives
Book by 18 September to save up to 45% on holidays to the Caribbean and Maldives
Quite a few Scott Dunn half-term and winter sun holiday offers are so good, they’ve got a time limit. In fact if you want savings of up to 40% on breaks to the Caribbean and Maldives, you need to book by 18 September 2023. Plus, because these offers are exclusive to Scott Dunn, they aren’t available anywhere else, so once they’re gone, they’re really gone.
And again, don’t forget, if you want places at Explorers Kids Clubs, you also need to get in quick to avoid disappointed children, and non-stop parenting duty!

Conrad Rangali, Maldives
Save 40% at Conrad Rangali, Maldives + sea plane transfers and spa treatments
Twin-island Conrad Rangali in the Maldives is another remarkable family resort for luxury winter sun breaks this year and next. Kids can look forward to beautiful beaches, freedom and a seriously sporty vibe that’s great for teenagers, even the tricky to please older ones. And it’s the Maldives, so the Indian Ocean is crystal clear, the peace is absolute, and nothing is ever too much trouble.

Jungle cinema, Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives
Up to 45% Off Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives + exclusive experiences
Famous for inventing the concept of barefoot luxury, Gili Lankanfushi is everything you’d expect from a Maldivian resort dedicated to restoring harmony to your life. Kids love the easy-going atmosphere here, and parents can unwind, reset and simply chill. To help that along, you can look forward to a complimentary spa treatment for each adult, a private beach barbecue, and a private jungle-cinema experience. That’s all on top of savings of up to 45%.

Sugar Beach St. Lucia, Caribbean winter sun holiday
Save up to 25% at Sugar Beach, St. Lucia + grand villa luxury upgrade
The call of the Caribbean is hard to resist in winter, especially when Scott Dunn are making it even more alluring with up to 25% off family holidays at Sugar Beach in St. Lucia. Not tempting enough? Then try a grand villa luxury upgrade, also included in this amazing winter sun offer.

Eden Roc Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Stay 7-days-pay-for-5 at Eden Roc Cap Cana, Dominican Republic + full board
Another Caribbean temptation, the fascinating and beachy Dominican Republic exerts an irresistible pull on families during winter. If you want to simply give in, a 7-day stay for the cost of a 5-day stay is the perfect excuse. Plus this particular winter sun break is also full-board, and Eden Roc Cap Cana is famous for its blend of classic European hospitality and Caribbean warmth, which extends to wonderful restaurants and stunning family accommodation.
See all Scott Dunn winter sun holiday offers

Book ski breaks early for free Scott Dunn childcare
Jump in early for free childcare on Scott Dunn ski holidays at Val d’Isère and Courchevel
Book ski breaks in France now for 2024, and you can take advantage of free childcare for kids aged from under 4 months to 2 years.
A brilliant deal for baby’s first ski holiday, but also pretty perfect for parents who want to forget they’re parents for a few hours and just ski, ski, ski.
Plus, because offers are available outside UK school holidays, you get more room on the slopes, and more space to enjoy with your little one, when you’re not skiing. Again, childcare fills up fast, so take a look at dates now and book early.
Book now for free childcare on your 2024 family ski holiday

Scott Dunn family holidays
Why families really love to travel with Scott Dunn?
Travel offers and early booking deals are great, everyone likes to save, but that’s not why families trust Scott Dunn with their precious plans.
For over 30 years, Scott Dunn have been creating dream family holidays from scratch: getting to know parents as people, finding out about kids’ likes and dislikes, paying attention to the practical details and going above and beyond to make sure everything is exactly as you wanted.
And even when you don’t know exactly what you want, Scott Dunn are born travellers and parents too. There’s practically nowhere on earth one of the team hasn’t visited, so if all you have is a simple desire to go somewhere extraordinary with your kids, that’s the perfect time to start talking to one of the travel experts at Scott Dunn.