Can you believe we are already halfway through the academic year and the June/July school holidays are upon us? This gives both you and your kids a chance to relax physically and psychologically and is so important, coming at the end of the very demanding first half of 2025.

They say school holidays can help to build children’s cognitive abilities and lower exhaustion, and it’s a great time for families to deepen emotional ties and for simply connecting, getting creative and having some family fun - whether you can afford to take a holiday getaway or not.

So, we at Rennies Travel Experience, always with the family first in mind,  have a few great ideas for excellent, affordable packages.

Family fun getaways

For those who can get away these school holidays, here are three great affordable packages to holiday destinations that focus on family fun - the kids will love you for it!

3- star Protea Hotel Durban Umhlanga 

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga is a beach hotel in one of Durban’s most beloved suburbs, Umhlanga. The hotel provides easy access to golden sand beaches with warm Indian Ocean waters and is in the hub of a range of activities in this idyllic part of South Africa. The hotel is stylish and elegant and has a range of rooms all fully equipped with modern luxuries including high speed internet. The hotel offers its own swimming pool for days spent at leisure, when you are not out exploring all that this city has to offer.

3-star - Sunset Beach Resort - Thailand

For those who choose to take a quick international holiday, this is affordable and great for the family too. The Sunset Beach Resort is the best value hotel located at the quiet beachfront in the Patong area, Phuket. Sunset Beach Resort is for those wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of Patong's main strip but close enough to visit it, via a very short trip to the town centre.

5-star Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa, Hermanus

This fabulous resort affords the unique opportunity to experience a perfect blend of luxury and rare natural beauty. Inspired by the distinctive fynbos exclusive to this area, every moment at the hotel is a pleasure to the senses. Perfect for golfing families, the bonus on this one is that 2 Kids under 12 years stay for free when sharing with 2 adults!

If you can get away, but if, for whatever reason, you are home for the holidays we would like to make some suggestions for fun travel related things the whole family can do to make these holidays a time of fun and laughter for the whole family.

Holiday fun at home!

Home movie theatre

Transform your lounge into a movie theatre. Let the kids create snack boxes and movie tickets and curl up under blankets to watch movies that are all about their favourite places to go to!

Travel theme days

Plan "world travel" days where each of you get to choose and cater for a nation of your choice. Copy their cuisine, music, crafts, and even dress up like the people. Have a fun Italian day with spaghetti and meatballs, a Greek day with lamb - or what about a Japanese sushi day?

Let Rennies Travel Experience take you there

These June/July holidays don't have to be too costly to be great for you and your kids if you don’t get to travel - and we know exactly how to make it happen for you.

Talk to us today about all the great getaways we can arrange for you to suit your timing and your pocket - and check out our ‘experiences’ online too. The options are exciting and endless.

Remember, it is always all about laughter, fun and making great memories together as a family, so home or away, make these school holidays fun for the family!