Going on a solo parent holidays doesn’t have to be difficult. We’ve been organising these like-minded small group experiences for over 20 years. This go-to guide aims to give advice and ideas for your next best memory.

Undoubtedly trips abroad are the ultimate bonding opportunity. There’s the shared memory factor and the opportunity to let your children grow. New surroundings, hearing other languages and exploring are all part of development (parents included). A One-parent family shouldn’t miss this opportunity, when there’s a chance to join others in the same boat.

Unwind in the evenings with other like-minded parents. The children and teenagers will be hanging out together. So it’s a great chance for mums and dads to kick back, and escape being a parent for a few hours. Croatia is one of the safest countries in the world, which adds another layer of subconscious relaxation.

A single parent on holiday shouldn’t have to be chief planner and entertainment manager. That’s not going to be a good experience. But if you join onto our Active Trips, we’ve done all the necessary planning. We take care of all the planning and logistics. So everyone can enjoy the tours, with little fuss or preparation.

Single parent adventure holidays deliver on some many levels. Firstly, you can age and gender match your children. So buddying up your children to make friends is very easy to do. All the activities are none competitive, which means there’s no skill set required. This really helps to gel the family tours. Parents feel less pressured to perform. Shy children can unravel in their own time and there’s siply no place for Alpha attitudes.

On our Family Activity Holidays in Croatia, parents don’t need to be the authoritarian. The kids really respond well to our Tour Leaders, who are engaging and fun. Everyone pulls together, as we splash around taking on rivers and rapids. It’s one of those rare times, when teenagers are actually smiling in their photographs.

Solo parent travel is about connection. Joining the dots of giving your children the chance to make new friends, without you being left behind. It’s parents in one raft, teenagers in another raft. But you’ll be paddling on the same river rapids side by side. Cramping your teens style is not possible on our sinle parent active holidays in Croatia. 

Now for the bonus round. Croatia is great value for money. The Euros stretch further here. Food is organic and so is the majority of their wines, which are exceptional by the way. Local tavernas serve Italian infused cuisine, with typical traditional Croatian flare. Even fussy teen palates can survive a week on these Dalmatian shores.

If considering solo parent travel this summer, we’d highly recommend one of our multi-active weeks. Most popularly booked are: Single Parent Activity Holidays in Croatia and Omis Adventure Week. Both are 5 star rated. The Telegraph recently added our Omis Trip into their Top-30 must-do experiences.

Single parent adventure holidays are guaranteed to be fun. But follow these two rules. Keep in mind the minimum age is 11 years old and parents must-do the activities. These aren’t kids clubs, these are genuine incredible experiences. 

Meet Likeminded Families for lasting memories. A week-long smile fest, with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the beach. Indulge in authentic cuisine, perfect for foodies and see some of the best sunsets you’ll ever see. But don’t take our word for it. Read the reviews. We’re extremely proud of what we do for our families.