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Abbey

Family Summer Collection

Written by Abbey
Thursday, 09 October 2025

Our Family Summer Collection brings together a carefully curated range of handcrafted holidays designed for shared adventure, meaningful time together, and unforgettable experiences for all ages.

From the volcanic landscapes, golden beaches and coastal trails of Tenerife, to the wild, open ocean and dolphin-rich waters of the Azores, each journey is designed to connect families with nature in a more immersive and authentic way. These are destinations where exploration feels effortless, and every day brings space to slow down, discover, and enjoy time together.

In the fascinating, green landscapes of Madeira, families can explore dramatic coastlines, botanical gardens and scenic walking trails, all while enjoying a relaxed island pace. It’s a destination made for gentle adventure, where nature and culture sit side by side.This is also a great destination all year round ; being situated off the coast of Portugal means it experiences perfect holiday weather throughout spring and summer, giving you ideal temperatures to explore Madeira in all its natural beauty!

For those looking further afield, our journeys to Costa Rica offer something truly special — from rainforest wildlife encounters and hanging bridges to volcanoes, beaches and incredible biodiversity. It’s a place where family travel becomes an adventure into the natural world itself.

And this is just the beginning. These featured destinations are a glimpse into what’s possible - our full Family Summer Collection includes many more carefully crafted journeys such as Slovenia, Croatia, Morocco, Malta and much more. Explore the collection below and find the family adventure that’s right for you.

Ashleigh McNair-Templeton

Try Rock Climbing in Gozo

Written by Ashleigh McNair-Templeton
Saturday, 09 December 2017

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Ashleigh McNair-Templeton

Cruise Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

Written by Ashleigh McNair-Templeton
Wednesday, 18 February 2015

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Dawn Rawlings

An adventure in Gozo

Written by Dawn Rawlings
Tuesday, 16 December 2014

One of my first trips when I joined The Artisan Travel Company brought me to the beautiful island Gozo. After arriving at Malta airport, my taxi driver was already waiting for me and I was brought to the ferry port to board the ferry.

Already just the crossing from Malta to Gozo gave me a holiday feeling.

As I was so excited about the trip I almost forgot to pick up my luggage, but thankfully my friendly taxi driver reminded me to do so. My adventure could then finally begin.

I checked into my lovely room and had a wonder around the hotel, which has a converted 350 year old farmhouse as its central area.

The village of Xaghra is only a few minutes' walk away, so I decided to go and was positively surprised, to be honest. It is a small, picturesque village and also offers a historical heritage.

After I had seen the village, I decided to stroll back to my hotel and enjoy the rest of my day and the lovely sunshine.

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