Single Parent Active Holidays in Croatia

I am a single dad with two kids, I usually spend summer holidays in resorts, this always seemed the easiest option when travelling with kids. Now, after our week in Croatia, I changed my mind completely, thanks to your team. Kids enjoyed hanging out with other teenagers and this allowed some actual holiday time for myself! Omis is such a beautiful European town and perfectly safe for kids to walk around by themselves in the early evening. Thank you Russo, Uros and the team!

Carl Howells (Leicester)

I can understand why so many Green World customers class their Croatia multi active holidays as one of their best family holidays. It certainly goes down as my favourite with us; and I am pleased to say that I am still in touch with the families we met, good old facebook.

Danielle Day (Manchester)

Thanks for a great holiday. Croatia is so pristine. Everywhere we went was so clean and picture postcard pretty. We have kayaked in France, Austria and Italy before but this family active holiday in Croatia was definitely up there with one of our best. The coastal areas we stayed was very relaxing. Omis is just gorgeous. The other families we met were lovely and our 2 teenage daughters clicked with the other teenagers very quickly. It was a really lovely experience. Thank you, Brett in the UK office, for putting us onto this trip. keep in touch! 

Lyndus Jones (Swansea)

Discovering Omis was a lovely surprise. The week in Croatia was perfect for ensuring that kids and adults had a great holiday. I did write a longer feedback review on your paper forms, i believe Bari has it. 

White family (Dorchester)

The Dubrovnik activity week in Croatia was great. We really liked Lapad where we were based and of course Dubrovnik itself is stunning. Of course, it is very busy but still a terrific place to explore. Our guides were great and activity days very enjoyable. The only thing I would say is for my son and I it was probably a bit on the tame side; but I do appreciate you are not advertising this as an extreme adventure holiday. 

Dave Berry (Northampton)

My son and I really enjoyed our activity week in Croatia. Activities were well pitched for teenagers and we especially enjoyed the rafting which was an optional extra. It was a bit of a drive but a good day out. Lapad was a nice suburb of Dubrovnik; not too busy but close enough to give us easy access. All in all, a good active holiday.

Jon Armitage (Warwick)

We had a really nice holiday in Croatia. Jelena our guide was lovely and showed us some great local restaurants. My daughter really enjoyed the activities especially the biking as she does a lot back home. The social side was nice. Not forced just easy going. Great for single parents with one child!
We would definitely consider Slovenia next year! 

 Sally Grove  (Headingly)

Just to let you know we had a fantastic holiday over in Omis, what a beautiful place and lots of amazing new experiences. It was  a unique way to see the best of Dalmatia Region. Your team were first class such a nice bunch of people. Many thanks for all your help and look forward to taking another trip with GWH soon. With kind regards, Marie-Louise 

Marie Louise-Marsh (Mansfield)

It’s like nowhere I’ve ever been before. Totally unique and wonderful in every way. The people are friendly, the landscape is breathtaking and the activities were even better than I heard… I have always done package type holidays before but now the kids are teenagers I think activity holidays will be the way forward from now on, especially for a single parent.

Simon Teachwell (Manchester)

We loved Croatia. So unique, so beautiful. The kids loved the activities and the guides were so good with them. Thanks for your help and recommendations and putting us on to this holiday. Maybe Slovenia next year!!!  

Kevin Beastly (Shropshire)

We had a great family active holiday in Croatia, despite the weather initially being quite overcast. All the activities were great and the guides were excellent. The canyoning adventure being the highlight ( because it is so different). Private boat charter was quite fun too with everyone jumping from the boat top. All tours were very safe and a fun contrast to typical all-inclusive type trips we’ve done! We would highly recommend the holiday to families with teens willing to have a go; the main guide was great with Meg and she never ever thought of not doing any of the activities. Great holiday. We left a review on Trust Pilot aswell. 

suddaby family (Liverpool)

Thanks for all you help Elliott; our trip to Croatia was amazing. What an incredible country. The scenery was stunning, food amazing, just a shame we couldn’t have stayed longer! Activity holiday was definitely the right choice for me as a single parent, we will start planning though for another visit.

Roger Patel (Warwickshire)

Just wanted to say thanks for organizing an amazing active holiday in Croatia! We had an excellent time, so many magic memories; we can’t wait to go back but next time for longer! Our guides spoke great English, full of fun knowledge and kept us very entertained, from great stories to awesome activities. 

Kayi Mcbride (Haywards Heath)

My daughter and I really enjoyed this week. We also booked a few pre nights in Dubrovnik which was totally worth it. We did some Game of thrones tours off our own back which were cool. The week with Ivo, Theo and Ivana was lovely. Good balance of activities and relax time. The food was also great. Not the largest choice for vegetarians but if you eat fish you are totally fine. Thanks guys! 

Sam Ashton (Ombersely)

I just thought I would let you know how much we enjoyed the Omis single parent week. We returned on Saturday having had a fantastic time. Firstly the other families were fab – the kids were similar ages and got on so well and being a bit older the activities and evening fun were really good. The Parents were great fun too and I especially got on well with Dee Ross. I also wanted to say how great the Green World Team were – our main contact was Brett & Zan, who were so professional, we were really impressed. Activities ran like clockwork. The country was beautiful, even more than we were expecting. Overall, a great Croatian family activity holiday was had. 

Linda Church (Reading)

This was a great trip, me and my boy enjoyed every day. Social fun but also relaxing. Dubrovnik is stunning but busy and expensive. Lapad was a nice contrast; much more relaxed and affordable. Importantly the teenagers all mixed and socialised really well and our guide Theo was very kind and attentive. 

Sally Graham (Leeds)

I enjoyed this single parent friendly holiday. Lovely mix of parents, kids and of course cool guides to keep it all moving. It wasn’t extreme; I think my boys probably wanted more splash action but overall it was a nice trip. Lapad was chilled and you soon felt like you were away from it all back home. 

John Richardson (York)

Just back from our 7-day Croatian family adventure holiday and it was just great! From our fantastic guide Ivona who organized everything and helped us with other requests to the people instructing the activities, the accommodation, food and even the weather. A well planned and appropriate set of activities for teenagers and even a slightly scared Dad like myself.  

Ryan Phillips (High Wycombe)

We thoroughly enjoyed our adventure holiday in Croatia. The activities were a lot of fun and Lapad is a lovely base. Ivona was super making every day fun; for both myself and the kids. We all loved it and we all found it a nice balance of adventure, fun and relaxation. 

Rowland Family (Moseley)

This was a brilliant holiday for me as a single mum travelling with three teenagers. Our guide Alen was incredible; always available to help and going the extra mile. We loved the rock climbing day and the sea kayaking was also a holiday highlight! Also, we highly recommend you take up on optional White water rafting tour. Thanks again.

Colette Hunte (Brighton)

Kayaking was the most memorable part of our time in the South of Croatia. Guides on all activities were excellent though! We felt that this multi active holiday also benefited local people and local businesses, we found a lot about Croatia and learned about the nature. Our guides Mijo, Dariona and Beti were supportive and motivational, they made the activities so enjoyable. Transfer drivers exemplary, couldn’t wish for the better team to support our trip. Croatia is a beautiful country and this is an ideal area for  water sports etc 

Jaqui Duggan (Haywards Heath)

As a single parent I would say this is one of the best holidays I have ever done. Nevan our guide always went the extra mile for us and was so much fun and easy company. As you said before I travelled, this type of holiday brings together like minded travellers and I am still in touch with two from our group. The activities were super; nothing to straining so it was fun and relaxing at the same time and the food was amazing! Like Arnie I will be back!

Luke Chapin (Reading)

A rewarding adventure experience that brought us in close contact with the Croatian landscape, people, food and of course wine & beer lol. I was pleasantly surprised to see how smoothly a multi adventure week could be organised, the hosts are professional and fun. I definitely felt relaxed throughout, and the evenings with other guests went really well – so from a solo mum perspective its a thumbs up trip. Thanks to all

Amy Reed (Oxford)

I would like to say a big thank you. The Croatia single parent active holiday was just amazing. The staff were very polite and attentive. The activities were great fun and allowed my son and I to really bond in a way we just couldn’t back at home. We thoroughly enjoyed all the activities but if I had to choose my favourites it would be the high ropes and climbing. The hotel was clean, modern and comfortable. All the staff there were friendly and attentive. The food in the hotel and in all the restaurants we went to was fantastic….food was fresh, tasty and generous in portion sizes. I would highly recommend the seafood and fish dishes! All in all, a great trip.

Alison Lee (Bethnal Green)

We would like to say a massive thank you to the Green World Holidays Team for organising and providing an unforgettable single parent holiday experience. It was absolutely fantastic and the trip was far beyond my expectations! The team put together a great package with many small personal touches which accumulated to an overall exceptional service. Our Croatian guide was knowledgeable, friendly, warm and helpful but yet he was professional. My older teens were particular  impressed and would like to pay special thanks to the guide for ensuring specific dietary requirements were provided. It has been an amazing holiday, full of amazing activities and adventures, and this will not be our last Green World Holidays. Thank you!

Katie Taylor (Brighton)

The optional white water rafting in Croatia was a great experience and all of us thoroughly enjoyed it. Mountain biking was great and Theo was a great guide. The local hospitality was brilliant – especially in Lapad! Thank you all for the fantastic advice, experiences, lovely friendly parents met and great guides! I will be telling my friends to try a single parent active holiday in Croatia for families, rather than the typical bucket and spade set package. Best wishes to all!

Oliver Franklin (Bruges)

My 2 teenagers loved the whole trip. The group of people we met were very friendly and like minded. The daily scenery was beautiful and the hotel was very clean and comfortable. Everything was smoothly organised by Theo & Ivo, who both efficiently organised transfers, routes, behind the scene support, leaving us to have fun and relax. The kayaking and cycling routes were very good. Loved the boat trip. In a week we saw so many lovely places, towns and villages. We came home refreshed and with a zest for Croatian life.

Matthew Hallow (Dartford)

Croatia as a country took our breath away. We didn’t know what to expect when we booked our family holiday, but the moment we met Jaka and Bari (our guides) we knew it will be a fun family week. Meeting other families was also amazing experience as the group bonded well even after the first meal. We enjoyed kayaking, boarding and rafting although boat games were the best laugh! Great accommodation, location, food and people – couldn’t ask for more plus your teenagers are constantly out and about instead of staring in their screens all the time.

Mia Newton (Edgbaston)

We loved the high ropes in the countryside and exploring the back roads on bikes. Your guides definitely took us to places for sure we wouldn’t normally be able to access. The bikes provided were excellent and thankfully comfortable. Our hosts were really welcoming, keeping a great energy during our week stay and obviously ran the routes with great attention to detail. The hotel was clean and spacious and in a pretty location of Lapad. Evenings were very socialable, much wine was drank and we always slept heavily after a days fun and eating. If your after a guided single parent active family vacation then this will tick the boxes – unless you’re only after luxury accommodation, which our hotel was not.

Naomi Haliday (Kensington)

Really enjoyed our first experience with Green World Holidays. Especially enjoyed the high ropes and climbing activity. Will definitely do it again. Thank you to Theo for making it so easy and stress free!

Carl Franz (Stone)

This was a great activity holiday for single parents travelling with their teenagers. The days were planned to perfection and each day offered a new challenge and exciting route. In the past we have enjoyed self guided tours, but we welcomed this fully guided tour. It took the pressure of my shoulders. My dad brain could switch off and just let the guides take over. The hotel & staff were good, breakfasts ok. Your two gala meals were a great way to bring people together. The food we enjoyed was as varied as the days. My favourite activity was the climbing and cycling. Split is a great city, I’d recommend to other parents reading this to make a pre and post stay there. We met some great characters along the way and can whole heartedly recommend this single parent adventure week in Croatia. We would consider trying something similar next year. I hear great things about your base on Brac island, as my friends family went there.

Reggie Mitchell (Brighton)