{"id":15344,"date":"2022-02-14T08:55:32","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T08:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/?p=15344"},"modified":"2023-06-30T08:56:24","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T08:56:24","slug":"half-term-holiday-travel-experiences-for-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/half-term-holiday-travel-experiences-for-families\/","title":{"rendered":"6 half-term holiday travel experiences for families"},"content":{"rendered":"Approx read: <\/span> 4<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span>

The British half-term holidays are many things to many people: the chance to soak up a little sun in Europe\u2019s more southernly climes, an opportunity for a bracing staycation nearer to home, or just a welcome first week off from a year that\u2019s already racing towards spring.<\/h2>\n

But if you\u2019re looking to travel this half term (February 21-25), it may be your first chance to do so since coronavirus swept across the globe and enforced arduous restrictions on getting away.<\/h3>\n

From February 11, the UK government removed requirements for the double-vaccinated to get tested on arrival \u2013 a major obstacle for many due to the costs it had heaped on any holiday plans.<\/p>\n

Sure, there are still obstacles to travel, but it does feel like this upcoming break in the school year may be the first in a long time to have some semblance of normality to it.<\/p>\n

So, what are your options? Well, Europe is on the cards. And that means culture, good weather and some late-season winter sports opportunities, depending on where you\u2019ll opt for.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re unsure what restrictions or requirements are in place, remember to check out the free and interactive Travel Tool from battleface<\/a> \u2013 providing up-to-date info on wherever you\u2019re heading.<\/p>\n

Here are battleface\u2019s pick of the best half-term holiday travel experiences for families.<\/h4>\n

Exploring Rome\u2019s magnificent history<\/h2>\n

Forgotten what a European capital looks like over the past two years? Time to delve into bustling Rome, where rich history, spectacular architecture and Italian freneticism combine for an inimitable experience. Check out tourist favourites like the Colosseum, the Trevi fountain, or indeed the Vatican, before retiring down the backstreets of the Trastevere<\/em><\/a> neighbourhood to seek out a taste of Rome away from the tourist traps.<\/p>\n

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Grabbing some sun in Mallorca<\/h2>\n

Mallorca, the largest of Spain\u2019s Balearic Islands \u2013 and, some would say, the most \u2018grown- up\u2019 \u2013 is the perfect destination for a sumptuous full-family short-term rental. Capital Palma combines historic charm with authentic Catalan vibrancy, but Alc\u00fadia<\/a>, in the far north of the island, is well worth the journey for its walled old town and artisan feel.<\/p>\n

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Following giants\u2019 footsteps in Northern Ireland<\/h2>\n

You may not spot giants in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, but you\u2019ll certainly feel their presence as you clamber over the gigantic hexagonal basalt columns that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Giants\u2019 Causeway<\/a>. Of course, the geologically-minded will tell you that an ancient volcanic fissure eruption is responsible for the interlocking stones instead of warring mythical creatures. But you can make up your own mind.<\/p>\n

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Celebrating quirkiness in trendy Margate<\/h2>\n

On the pantheon of semi-gentrified English seaside towns, Margate has the obvious benefit of being only an hour or so outside of London and boasting a hotel owned by \u2018can\u2019t-believe-they-survived-the-00s\u2019 rockers The Libertines. But that\u2019s not all Margate has going for it. Check out the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery,<\/a> Dreamland Margate<\/a> \u2013 an amusement park with suitably vintage rides -, and the small-town quirkiness of Shell Grotto<\/a>, where millions of shells adorn underground passageways.<\/p>\n

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Hitting the slopes in Verbier, Switzerland<\/h2>\n

Only an hour and a half from Geneva, this ski resort combines the picture-postcard tradition provided by its wooden-clad chalets with the world-class facilities you\u2019d expect from Switzerland. Verbier resides among the 4 Vall\u00e9es ski area<\/a> which offers more than 410km of skiing and more than 90 ski lifts, all covered by the same lift pass. Switzerland\u2019s openness to international travellers during coronavirus has put it ahead of the curve as other destinations play catch up.<\/p>\n

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Cycling through France\u2019s wine country<\/h2>\n

Bordeaux\u2019s gently rolling slopes, endless vineyards on the horizon and copious opportunities to pull over for a glass of the red stuff mean it\u2019s the perfect choice for the cycle tourer who values la belle vie <\/em>over gruelling hill climbs. The surrounding Nouvelle-Aquitaine<\/a> region, meanwhile, is home to such delightful destinations as St \u00c9<\/em>milion, Cadillac and M\u00e9rignac.<\/p>\n

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