Tropical Sky Highlights Best Long-Haul Destinations for Families in 2027

With families increasingly looking beyond traditional beach holidays and seeking more from their time away, specialist tour operator Tropical Sky is highlighting three long haul destinations that offer something for every generation, from wildlife and adventure to beaches and culture.

Australia, Canada and Thailand all lend themselves to family holidays that combine multiple experiences in one trip. Australia Sky specialists recommend combining Sydney with Melbourne, giving families the chance to mix city sightseeing with wildlife, beaches and water sports.

Canada offers a different type of family adventure, with road trips combining cities, national parks and opportunities to spot bears, whales and other wildlife. The flexibility of travelling by car also allows families to tailor the pace and activities to different ages.

In Thailand, families can combine Bangkok and northern Thailand with time on the beach, offering a mix of culture, food, wildlife and relaxation. The wide choice of family friendly accommodation also makes it easy to tailor the experience to different ages and interests.

The recommendations come as Tropical Sky has seen enquiries for tailor made holidays increase by 30% year on year, as travellers increasingly look to build holidays around the experiences they want rather than a traditional one-week break.

Mike Collins, Managing Director at Tropical Sky, said: “Families are increasingly looking for holidays that work for everyone, particularly when travelling long haul. Destinations such as Australia, Canada and Thailand offer so much variety that the trip can be built around different ages and interests, whether that is wildlife and adventure, a road trip or combining culture with time on the beach.”

Enjoy a family adventure on a Sydney to Melbourne Coastal ExplorerThis nine-night coastal journey between Sydney and Melbourne is a fantastic option for families, combining two of Australia’s most iconic cities with beautiful beaches, wildlife and plenty of adventure. Highlights include a Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb and sunset dinner cruise, whale watching in Jervis Bay, exploring Wilsons Promontory and seeing the famous penguin parade on Phillip Island. For families looking to break up the journey to Australia, Tropical Sky would recommend adding a stopover en route, turning the long-haul flight into two more manageable legs while adding another destination to the holiday.A nine-night Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Explorer Trip is priced from €2,999 pp based on two sharing a room, this includes international flights, car hire, nine nights’ accommodation, and a detailed daily itinerary with vouchers.

Take a Family Self-Drive Western Wonders TourA memorable family adventure through some of Canada’s most spectacular landscapes, this self-drive journey takes in Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper National Parks before finishing in vibrant Vancouver. Along the way, families can discover soaring mountain scenery, turquoise lakes, abundant wildlife and some of the country’s most iconic natural sights, with plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and explore. Family friendly hotels are carefully selected throughout, while a range of spectacular activities ensures there is something to keep both children and adults entertained.

A 13-night Family Self-Drive Western Wonders Tour is priced from €1,759 pp based on two adults and two children, this includes return international flights, fully inclusive SUV car hire, hotel accommodation, electronic roadbook, ferry crossings and a Parks Canada Discovery Pass with entry to key national parks and historic sites.

Experience a Thailand Family AdventureThis 11-night Thailand Family Adventure combines authentic cultural experiences, outdoor adventure and time to unwind on the beach. Families can explore Bangkok by longtail boat, discover the waterfalls of Erawan National Park and the historic Bridge over the River Kwai, cycle through the ancient temples of Ayutthaya and take an overnight train to Chiang Mai, where a Thai cooking class and temple visits await. The adventure finishes with four nights in Phuket, with plenty of opportunities for boat trips, beaches and water sports, before returning to Bangkok.An 11-night Thailand Family Adventure is priced from €2,119 pp based on two adults and two children, this includes international flights and transfers, 11 nights’ accommodation, 11 breakfasts and one lunch, with all internal travel included. Families will enjoy guided sightseeing and activities across Thailand, including Bangkok’s klongs and Wat Po, Ayutthaya’s temples, the River Kwai and Erawan National Park, a cooking class in Chiang Mai and time on Phuket’s beaches, all with a tour guide and small group of up to 20 people.