Whether you’re escaping a Christmas at home for the first time or are a seasoned convert, enjoying the festive season abroad is the gift for all the family that keeps...
This island paradise has long been one of our most popular destinations. Allow us, if you will, to recap why Sri Lanka is a tick-all-the-boxes family hotspot: Fabulous beaches, waterfalls...
As the most anticipated holiday of the year, there’s a lot riding on the summer break. Will there be activities to suit every member of the family? Can we pace...
‘The big one’, ‘the blowout’ or the ‘one to remember’… If there’s one holiday type that never goes out of favour, it’s the (usually) once-in-a-lifetime multigenerational holiday the WHOLE family...
One of the most well-established yet exciting destinations we offer, South Africa has been ‘doing tourism’ for yonks – and it shows. With its winning combination of stunning scenery (think lofty,...
Raising teenagers may not be a 24/7 barrel of laughs, but there’s something about adventure holidays abroad that can be wholly transformative. Exploring a different destination can inspire a new-found...
As dilemmas go, deciding which global destination to head to for your next family holiday is an enviable one, but that doesn't make it any easier! With over 40 Stubborn...
“An undiscovered gem,” is how one of our recent Stubborn Mule families described their first Madeira family holiday, one of Portugal’s largest island outposts located as near to Africa as...
Great guides, no crowds, and heaps of brilliant activities – Zimbabwe is fantastic for family safaris, and we’re delighted to be introducing it to our portfolio. Our Sales Manager Charlotte...
As the first long school holiday in which to escape the leaden skies and perma-drizzle that typify the British winter, it’s not surprising that Easter is a popular time of...
From visits to craft and spice markets sparkling with all the colours of the rainbow to lolloping camel rides across undulating desert dunes, our adventurous families have been there, done...
Seek out some winter sun or embrace the cold? That’s the dilemma for those wanting to make the most of the first half term of the year. And frankly, who...
Squeals of excitement as you spot your first giraffe, zebra, elephant, cheetah, lion, or rhino. Plus the unadulterated joy and sheer amazement of travelling through this land of open spaces...
Check out our handy calendar of where’s best and when, for each school holiday. Whether you'd like to get something booked for 2024 or are thinking even further ahead, scroll...
Kenya is one of the pioneers of the African safari. They know what they are doing and they do it brilliantly well. The game viewing is superb, the wildlife is...
Oman emerged onto the family adventure travel scene a few years ago and has since gained pace to become one of our most asked-about mid-haul destinations. Just an 8-hour direct...
It’s one of the questions our travellers ask us the most, whether it’s a short break to Morocco or a three-week trip to Borneo: what should I pack? We know...
Exotic. Atmospheric. Historic. Vast. Populous. Amazing. Chaotic. There simply aren’t enough adjectives and superlatives to describe one of the world’s most fascinating countries. Explore the stunning Himalayas, tea plantations, colonial...
Mexico is huge, encompassing far more than you can possibly tick off in one visit. So, on any trip to Mexico with kids, you need to choose which area to...
Looking for a rumble in the jungle, fun water-based activities, incredible marine life, ancient ruins and beach? Then holidaying in Belize with kids is a MUST! One of Central America’s...
October half term is the new summer! This is the time to take a holiday to eke out the final few rays of summer sunshine. A last hurrah before bedding...
At one time best known for its almost clinical attitude to cleanliness (see: chewing gum), The Lion City, which celebrated its bicentennial in 2019, has since become one of the...
Ahhhh... Thailand... the whisper of the wind through a beach-front swaying palm tree, the blaring horn of a tuk-tuk in a busy Bangkok street, the sound of monkeys calling to...
Travel with us on any Stubborn Mule holiday and you’ll generally start or end in a major city. Whilst it may be tempting to hightail it out of these urban...
Exotic yet accessible, Egypt is steeped in history yet completely set up for modern tourism. Bring your kids to Egypt on a family holiday and you’ll bring their studies to...
... As voted for by kids. Ask your child what their favourite experience was during any given adventure holiday and we’d wager - if we were the betting sort -...
A family holiday to Canada is full of excitement and adventure for all ages. Spot bears foraging on the beach from a remote wilderness lodge in British Columbia. Cheer on...
A bucket list family holiday destination if ever there was one, Egypt is understandably a perennial favourite, and just under a 5-hour flight from the UK. Not only does a...
If the thought of taking your children on a long-haul adventure as a single parent sounds about as enjoyable as a case of shingles, then we’re here to help. Having...
Is the small Central American country of Costa Rica the perfect holiday playground? For families who love adventurous activities and world-class wildlife experiences, we think so! An eco–tourism hotspot and...
It has the largest mountain in Africa (Mt Kilimanjaro). It’s home to one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife on the planet and has 22 national parks. It has highlands...
Costa Rica is our most popular destination and it's not hard to see why, with its beguiling mix of activities, beaches, lush rainforest, and wildlife. At the end of every...
If the thought of holidaying with toddlers or young children brings you out in a cold sweat, hot rash, or both, we’re here to let you know that it’s not...
When Steppenwolf penned the lyrics for ‘Born to be Wild’, they probably weren’t referring to a Stubborn Mule self-drive family road trip. But they could have been. As a cheaper...
A perennial Stubborn Mule favourite, Cambodia offers families the perfect blend of rich culture, awe-inspiring ruins, friendly villages, remote jungle, and tropical palm-fringed beaches. Flanked by Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam,...
Beautiful Borneo! It’s a massive, magical island in the far reaches of South East Asia offering incredible wildlife, lush rainforest scenery, a tropical climate, idyllic beaches, and an extremely warm...