Boutique Family Travel

Your family's next escape starts here

Small-group trips designed around your family, planned by the team behind STC Expeditions. We handle every detail so you can simply enjoy the moment.

Kyoto, Japan
Get in Touch

Plan your family's trip

Tell us a little about what you're after and we'll come back with ideas. Prefer to talk? Call us on 01392 660056 or email enquiries@thestc.co.uk.

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ATOL Protected

Covered under ATOL 11054, so flight-inclusive holidays are financially protected.

Trusted since 2006

Part of The Specialist Travel Consultancy — organising trips responsibly for nearly two decades.

Planned by real people

Every itinerary is built by a person on our team, tailored to your family — never automated.

Responsible travel

We care about the places we visit and the people who live there. [B Corp / ABTA — confirm to display]

About STC Escapes

Family trips, done properly

STC Escapes is a trading name of The Specialist Travel Consultancy Ltd — the same team behind STC Expeditions — built specifically for smaller, family-sized trips. Same care and planning, sized for your family.

Sample Itineraries

Where families go with us

A flavour of the kind of trips we design. These are sample itineraries — the final line-up and pricing are being confirmed. Get in touch and we'll tailor one for your family.

Where in the world

The places we take families

Give the globe a spin — every highlighted country is somewhere we design family trips. Tap a highlighted country to explore it.

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Inspiration

Ideas by season

Not sure when to go? Hover a school-holiday period to see where we'd suggest — then click a destination to explore it. Perfect for planning around the school calendar.

February half term Winter-sun escapes

Where to go — February half term

Costa Rica Peru wet season Japan low season & cold Sri Lanka
Easter Spring adventures
Summer The big family adventure

Where to go — Summer

Costa Rica Peru Japan hot & muggy Sri Lanka
October half term Autumn sunshine

Where to go — October half term

Costa Rica Peru Japan high season Sri Lanka

Seasonal notes are a general guide — get in touch and we'll advise on the best time for your family.

The Process

How it works

1

Tell us about your family

Ages, interests, dates, and what a great trip looks like for you.

2

We design your itinerary

A tailored plan comes back from our team, not a template.

3

Book with confidence

A deposit secures your trip, with the balance due before you travel.

4

Travel, hassle-free

We're on hand throughout, with ATOL protection behind you.

Every trip, tailored

Made for your family, by real people

No two families are the same, so no two of our trips are either. Tell us what you're dreaming of and we'll design it around you.

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Why Us

Why families choose STC Escapes

Backed by STC Expeditions

Same travel consultancy, same standards — just sized for smaller family groups.

ATOL protected

Covered under ATOL 11054, so your money and your trip are protected.

A human plans your trip

No templates — a real person builds your itinerary around your family.

We're a new trading name — real family reviews will be added here as trips are completed.

Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

Do you plan trips for families with young children?

Yes — tell us the ages of everyone travelling and we'll pace the itinerary, accommodation, and activities accordingly.

How does booking and payment work?

After your enquiry, we send a tailored quote. A deposit secures the booking, with the balance due ahead of travel.

Is my trip financially protected?

STC Escapes is a trading name of The Specialist Travel Consultancy Ltd, which holds ATOL 11054. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.

How far in advance should we book?

As early as you can, particularly for school holiday dates — but get in touch regardless and we'll see what's possible.

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