From Honeymoon To Familymoon: What’s Your Family Travel Style?

As couples become parents, and parents explore the world with their children, travel takes on deeper meaning. Honeymoons may mark the beginning of a life together, but familymoons create the stories you’ll tell for a lifetime. What once centred on candlelit dinners, lie-ins and languid days by the pool gradually gives way to earlier wake-ups, sandy little feet and the incomparable joy of watching the world unfold through your child’s eyes.

Luxury tour operator Scott Dunn have long believed that travel is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. And as more couples move from newlywed bliss into parenthood, the desire for seamless, meaningful, memory-rich holidays has never been stronger. Enter Scott Dunn Explorers. More than a kids club, it’s a world designed for young travellers: a safe, nurturing, adventure-led space that gives children confidence, independence and joy, while providing parents with the freedom to fully enjoy their own holiday.

With expert childcare, tailored age-specific activities and unforgettable experiences woven into each destination, Scott Dunn is redefining what family travel can be. Whether you’re adventurous at heart, culturally curious, or drawn to slower, wellness-focused escapes, their expert team can tailor the perfect journey for your growing tribe. So… what’s your family travel style?

The Adventurous Explorers

For families who chase thrills, wildlife and wide-open landscapes

If your ideal familymoon is less about lounging and more about leaping into the unknown, you’re an Adventurous Explorers family. You gravitate toward places where children can roam, discover and connect with nature, whether that’s the Alps, the African bush, or Mediterranean coastlines shaped by sun and sea.

Start with: Portetta, Courchevel

For families with younger children, skiing outside school holidays offers better value, quieter slopes and more flexibility. Portetta is home to an exclusive Scott Dunn Explorers Kids Club, as well as a new private nanny service, designed for parents who want total peace of mind and maybe even a few uninterrupted runs. With snow play, crafts, outdoor adventures and gentle slope time, even the smallest skiers feel part of the action.

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Go further: Costa Navarino, Greece

A dream for energetic families, this resort pairs sunshine with activity at every turn: professional-level tennis coaching, bike trails, water sports, archaeological sites and the brilliant Explorers programme. It’s a place where days are joyfully full and bedtimes blissfully easy.

For older children ready to venture further, Scott Dunn’s tailor-made itineraries open the world in extraordinary ways. Follow elephant tracks in South Africa, meet rangers restoring ecosystems, or explore volcanic landscapes in Iceland and Italy with their Little Trackers experiences, each designed to deepen children’s understanding of the world while igniting a lifelong love of discovery.

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The Cultural Connoisseurs

For families who love slow travel, storytelling and the richness of local life

Perhaps your perfect familymoon involves markets instead of theme parks, food tours over fast food and time together learning something new. If you value authenticity, heritage and meaningful connection, you’re a Cultural Connoisseurs family.

Start with: Eagles Resort, Greece

An ideal introduction to cultural family travel, Eagles offers the best of both worlds. You’ll find a gentle beach setting paired with hands-on activities such as local olive-farm visits, boat trips and family-friendly cooking classes. Its laid-back rhythm is perfect for little ones, while its villas make it especially popular with multi-generational travellers wanting both time together and space apart.

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Go further: Sri Lanka

One of the most rewarding family destinations on Earth. Ride the rails through the misty Hill Country, visit tea estates, watch elephants weave through the forest, and unwind on golden beaches. With warm hospitality and sensory experiences at every turn, it’s a place where stories come alive. Whether exploring temples, crafting with local artisans or tasting your way through new flavours, Cultural Connoisseurs see travel not just as escape, but as education in its most joyful form.

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The Wellness Seekers

For families who prioritise balance, connection and restorative simplicity

If you believe holidays should soothe the senses, slow the pace and help you reconnect with each other, you’re a Wellness Seekers family. Your dream familymoon is one where everyone – parents, toddlers and teens alike – feels unhurried and at ease.

Start with: Daios Cove, Crete

A stylish escape where parents can indulge in world-class spa treatments, relaxed dining and beautiful beaches, while children enjoy thoughtfully curated Explorers activities. It’s a haven for families wanting gentle structure that includes time apart, time together and a backdrop that feels effortlessly calming.

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Go further: Niyama Private Islands, Maldives

A year-round favourite for families, and particularly brilliant for babies and younger children who often sleep peacefully through the long-haul flight. The Explorers Kids Club here is one of the most imaginative anywhere in the world, offering ocean-based discovery, nature trails, creative arts and Maldivian storytelling. Parents can slip into island time – think sunsets, spa rituals and overwater tranquillity – knowing their little ones are not just cared for, but truly captivated.

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