Seeking a luxury family holiday?

Family holidays are incredible experiences: from the multi-generational family gathering to the busy family of teens seeking adventure and fun to the young family requiring restful time on a quiet beach with great facilities.

The Oroko team has travelled the globe researching the latest new luxury hotels, destinations and experiences and have built a wonderful ‘little black book’ of service and accommodation partners. They have relationships with some of the best family-friendly hotels around the world, to ensure you receive excellent value for your family.

Here are five of Oroko’s recommended family destinations for 2019:

Sri Lanka, South Asia and the Maldives, Indian Ocean

Sri Lanka and the Maldives combine to be one of the best twin-centre luxury holidays on offer. It’s only a short flight from Colombo to the Maldives, so you can easily combine Sri Lanka’s vibrant culture and stunning scenery with the beautiful beaches and blue lagoons of the Maldives.

Perfect for: Tweens and teens

Best time to travel: December - August

At a glance: 12 nights including seven nights' accommodation in Sri Lanka in the best accommodation for your family. Enjoy colonial tea plantations and jungle escapes or perhaps luxury leopard safari camping. Allow Oroko to bring your family to an ethically-run elephant orphanage and to arrange superb dining and discovery experiences. Follow this with five nights at your magical resort in the Maldives, with fantastic family activities and dining.

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Algarve, Portugal

The Algarve is a great family destination with a wealth of excellent family hotels at prices that compare favourably to the rest of Europe. The Algarve still does, in fact, have beautiful unspoilt areas. Oroko have handpicked a portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts that will suit your whole family.

Perfect for: All ages

Best time to travel: May - October

At a glance: Direct return flights from Dublin to Faro and private return airport transfers. Seven nights' accommodation at our partner hotel, Pine Cliffs Resort, on a B&B basis or one of Oroko's other partner family hotels along the Algarve. Oroko can pre-book all the services you need: table reservations, water sports, golf tee times, kids' club and more.

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Dubrovnik, Croatia

The city of Dubrovnik is the epitome of beauty. Crystal clear waters glisten under the sun and boats dot the sea in every direction, while the medieval limestone walls of the Stari Grad safeguard the famous terra cotta-roofed buildings. It’s easy to see why the spotlight is shining on Dubrovnik right now.

Perfect for: All ages

Best time to travel: April - October

At a glance: Direct return flights from Dublin to Dubrovnik and private return airport transfers. Seven nights' accommodation at Sun Gardens Dubrovnik, or at your private catered villa on the coast. Oroko services include organising a family sailing charter or a private tour of the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro.

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South Africa

Colourful and vibrant South Africa is a region where wildlife and wine combine to provide an adventure and relaxation hub unlike anywhere else. A highlight of any family holiday to South Africa is almost always a safari in one of the country’s Big Five reserves. The South African rand offers great value to the euro, so there has never been a better time to visit.

Perfect for: Families and tweens

Best time to travel: Year round

At a glance: Return flights from Dublin to Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town to Dublin, and internal flights in South Africa. 14 nights' accommodation including Plettenberg Bay, Cape Town, Motswari Game Reserve and Franschhoek in Oroko partner hotels suited to your family's needs. Game drives in Motswari, the best wine experiences and advance dining reservations.

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California, United States

Framed by Pacific Ocean views, towering redwoods and clear blue skies, the dramatic beauty of the Pacific Coast Highway makes for an exhilarating self-drive family experience. This California road-trip is a wonderful adventure, taking in San Francisco, Yosemite, Santa Barbara, Monterrey, beautiful beaches, wine-country and family fun in Los Angeles.

Perfect for: Teens and tweens

Best time to travel: March - October

At a glance: Return direct flights into San Francisco and home from LA staying in classic Californian beach hotels and rustic park retreats. Oroko can add experiences including surf lessons, wine-tasting trips by bike, theme parks, and the best places to eat.

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