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.
Madeira Vs The Azores: Which archipelago is for you?
The two stunning Atlantic archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores are favourites amongst our Artisan Travel Experts, but with so much in common it can be difficult to tell them apart! That’s why we’ve decided to pit these two fantastic archipelagos against each other, to help you discover the best place for your next getaway.
Come and explore some of the best islands in the world
Our ethos has always been ‘bucket list experiences in extraordinary destinations’ and though we emphasise the experience side of our trips, we’re incredibly proud of our hand-picked destinations. That’s why we were thrilled to see that others think the same - in fact, they think some of our destinations are the best in the world! Big 7 Travel recently revealed their reader’s poll of the 50 best islands in the world, and we think you’ll recognise some familiar names on there.
Here at Artisan Travel, we have a vast range of bucket list summer holidays, skilfully designed by our trusted Travel Experts with you in mind. We'll take you from the sun-drenched islands of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast to Northern Norway to watch the Midnight Sun over the sublime fjords, to the Azores to snorkel alongside dolphins, to Madeira to explore exotic botanical gardens and to Gozo to indulge your passion for photography. Here are our top destinations for you:
Why the Azores is one of the top holiday destinations for summer 2019!
Nothing beats an island holiday for your summertime getaway, but do you fancy trying something different this year? This summer, step beyond your much-loved European escapes for a new kind of island holiday in one of Portugal’s best-kept secrets; the magnificent Azores archipelago.
Whale watching in the Azores is a must-do activity during any visit to the archipelago. As one of the world’s largest whale sanctuaries, it’s almost imperative that you get out onto the surrounding waters and look for the 20 different types of resident and migratory cetaceans found here.
When both the BBC and National Geographic have travelled to the Azores with their cameras ready to record these fantastic animals, you know you’ve come to the right place for whale watching.
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