Where to go in May

Florida

What better place to go for warm weather than the Sunshine State? Florida in May is as sweet as its juicy oranges and Key Lime Pie.

Weather

• Temperature: min. 18°C, max 31°C
• Sea temperature around 25°C
• Warm and humid – especially in the south – with some rain
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Season

• Start of the busy season.

Good for

• Kids of all ages, fans of rides and rollercoasters.

What’s there

• Beaches, including Miami, world-famous theme parks, kids’ museums, state parks and shopping.

What’s on

• Plenty of cultural festivals, sports events, and food conventions – there’s everything from country music concerts to a watermelon festival!

Flight time from UK: 9h 10m from London to Orlando

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Croatia

Used as a filming location for Game of Thrones, Croatia is packed with beautiful hotels and resorts, places to explore and have fun. Kayak, raft, cycle, and hike your way around the naturally stunning National Parks.

Weather

• Temperature: min. 14°C, max. 21°C
• Mostly dry and warm, but some showers are to be expected.

Season

• Start of the peak tourism season.

Good for

• Active kids who love to walk and swim, nature lovers.

What’s there

• The milky blue Plitvice Lakes and Rivers, Mreznica Canyon, charming old towns, and amazing beaches.

What’s on

• Feast of St. Domnius (featuring concerts, exhibitions, sports tournaments and children’s events), flower shows, street festivals

Flight time from UK: 2h 15m from London to Zagreb

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Scotland

Scotland has a whole host of fun and family friendly events, attractions and destinations making it perfect for a Spring break. There’s endless options for family fun, from visiting Moat Brae, birthplace of Peter Pan in Dumfries (opening in May 2019) to gazing up at the magnificent Kelpies on a trip to The Helix in Falkirk or tubing down the River Garry in Perthshire with Nae Limits.

Weather

• Temperature: min. 7°C, max. 13°C
• Sea temperatures reach 6°C

 Season

• Spring – a wonderful time of year to visit where you can witness the changing landscapes and experience the beauty of Scottish springtime.

Good for

• Parents and children of all ages. There is a plethora of attractions for all to enjoy making it the perfect destination to create unforgettable family memories.

What’s there

• Fun-filled family friendly destinations, events, attractions and outdoor activities.

What’s on

• Day Out with Thomas: Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway 11 – 12^th May / Bo’Ness
• Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair: 19^th May / Moray
• Edinburgh International Children’s Festival: 25^th May – 2^nd June / Edinburgh
• The Traquair Medieval Fayre: 25th May/ Scottish Borders

How to get there

• It couldn’t be easier to get to Scotland from the rest of mainland Britain, with a great range of rail, air and road options available. It’s closer than you think!

Train

• Journey times from London can be as little as 4½ hours to Edinburgh and 5 hours to Glasgow. They are easily reached from other main English towns and cities too.

Plane

• Flying is generally the fastest option especially if you’re travelling beyond the major cities or on to any of the islands.

Car

• Driving is another option, whether in your own or hired car. Plus you can take advantage of the many exciting driving routes on offer across Scotland.

The Galapagos

If your children love wildlife, then you can’t get much better than the Galapagos. With varied activities like snorkelling amongst turtles and sea kayaking from your boat, they’ll be transfixed the entire time.

Weather

• Temperature: min. 22°C, max. 28°C
• The cool season begins in May.
• Average water temperature 24.5°C so still suitable for swimming.

Season

• Peak season is December to June

Good for

• The Galapagos is a fantasy island for kids with all the wildlife on offer. However, stick to a land based tour rather than cruise to give yourself space and time to explore on your own terms and avoid late nights and early departures.
• It’s a long flight so teens will fare best or if you’re brave/well practiced then it’s ideal to take preschoolers (especially if they’re under 2 and you don’t have to pay for their seat!)

What’s there

• Giant tortoises, blue footed boobies, penguins, and extraordinary lizards, are just a few of the rarities that thrive on the islands, and several animal species are completely unique.

What’s on

• Compared to guided meet-and-greets with the wildlife, activities like surfing, sea-kayaking, beachcombing, and swimming in lagoons, could seem like an anti-climax, but the gorgeous Galapagos protects land and water vigorously too, so even the most ordinary activities here are completely extraordinary.

Flight time from UK: 17 hours to Quito, Ecuador and then 2 hours to Galapagos

See our full South and Central America Family Holiday guide here

Bali, Indonesia

Discover cool beach towns and amazing wildlife in this Eat, Pray, Love paradise.

Weather

• Temperature: min. 23°C, max. 33°C
• The wet season is over and with it comes the heat. Expect high temperatures and warm seas.

Season

• Off-peak. Travel in May and you’ll miss the hordes of crowds.

Good for

• Teens are the perfect age to appreciate Bali. They’ll enjoy surfing and the beautiful sunsets on Kuta Beach.

What’s there

• Beaches, Temples and wildlife. Pick any beach on Bali’s south coast and you’ll find a surf school; for teen first timers, Legian Beach is unbeatable.
• Enjoy the beautiful rice paddies and terraced fields in Ubud, go wild for Waterbom, the number one water park in Asia, or trek Gunung Rinjani, the second highest active volcano in Indonesia for stunning views at the top.

What’s on

• On the 29th May, Viharas and Buddhist temples will be very busy with celebrations all around the island to celebrate Buddha’s birthday on the first full moon day of the month.

Flight time from UK: From 16.5 hours

See our full Bali Family Holiday guide here