"This was the first time I’d been away on an organised trip with my 6 year-old. We had a fantastic time and I can now see the advantages of someone else doing all the organising! It was a great mix of skiing during the day but enough time to relax and enjoy the facilities in the afternoons and evenings. Sandra and Daniela were fabulous hosts and couldn’t have been more helpful throughout the trip. Miriam looked after the little ones in the evenings and she was a very caring and patient childminder. Everyone was really friendly and we felt at home in the group straight away. Would I do another holiday? Can’t wait!"
− Maria & Nelisha - single parent ski holiday in Zillertal, February 2013
"I came home throughly refreshed - although my cheeks are still hurting from laughing so much. I would recommend any single parent to try a holiday like this. Other years holidays have been lonely even though I've always had fun. This time there were other mothers (and a Father) in the same boat and we all got on so well. "
− Kate, Hannah (10) & Julie (8) - single parent farm holiday in Magredi, July 2017
"This was my first time on a single parent holiday, so it was with some trepidation that I approached the holiday. I needn’t have worried. Within 2 hours of arriving my daughter had bonded with the other children. She had a wonderful time, which meant I could then relax and enjoy myself. It was a great group of people and we all got on well. Sometimes we would do things together, at other times people would do their own thing. The rep was superb and did a great job ensuring everyone was having a good time. We also hired bicycles and had a parents v kids football match (a very diplomatic draw ). I would definitely recommend the holiday."
− Phil & Celine (12) (Fuerteventura, August 2013)
"A great holiday if you like walking combined with fabulous food and wine! The hotel was very child friendly and provided excellent food every day. The hotel manager Roberta and her staff could not do enough for us. The days out were long days and as it was over 30C I would imagine that young children would struggle with the walking needed. However we really enjoyed the trips and our guide Claudia made every effort to make our stay as interesting and pleasant as possible. My son really enjoyed the white water rafting while my favourite trip was to Azzizi. We had 2 days by the pool which were excellent as we were taken to see all the animals the hotel has and we also made pizza one evening under the expert eye of the hotel chef. All in all I would highly recommend this hotel."
− Jackie & James (10) - single parent holiday in Umbria, August 2016
"We have been with other single parent holiday companies before but you were by far head and shoulder above the rest. Superb quality hotels, rep was fun. We really enjoyed our time in Morocco. I wish I found you years ago!"
− Jane, Jessica (16) & Emily (13) (Agadir holiday, August 2010)
"My daughters and I really enjoyed this holiday, the place is very nice, the people at the hotel very kind and Sandra did a really good job with such a big and heterogeneous group of people. I really recommend SPOH to every single parent, it’s not only a great idea, but it’s carried out with lots of enthusiasm and care!"
− Claudia, Marie Rose (13) & Christelle (11) - single parent beach holiday in Sardinia, August 2015
"This is the 3rd holiday James (12yrs) and I have been on with SPOH and we have loved every one. The quality of the hotels is superb and Sandra and the team are an absolute pleasure to be with, they really go out of their way to make sure everyone has a fantastic holiday, children and parents alike."
− Jacinta & James (12) (Agadir holiday, July/August 2012)
"Sandra and Andrea – it was a wonderful holiday – great skiing, family hotel and lots of laughter with good company – what more can you want! Ellen made friends – we both thank you very much and hopefully join you next year."
− Nicki & Ellen (13) - single parent ski holiday in Schladming, April 2010
"My sons and I thoroughly enjoyed our first SPOH holiday in Spoleto. I had half-feared beforehand that it would be one big therapy session for bitter divorced people, but the truth could not be further from that - it is a chance to have fun and share a wonderful part of Italy with a group of like-minded adults with children of a similar age.
The organised activities took my sons out of their normal comfort zone (for example there was quite a lot of walking) but to my pleasant surprise they embraced the challenge, partly because it was fun and partly because they were inspired by the older children. The food at the hotel was really excellent (and I don't say that often), and the staff were happy to serve drinks outside when asked. Claudia did a wonderful job of herding the parents and keeping everyone happy. "
− Patrick, Charlie (7) & Leo (5) - single parent holiday in Umbria, August 2017
"For our first skiing trip together, for myself and my 2 teenagers we needed our hands holding. I also didn’t want to be a single parent amongst all the other 2 parent happy families. So I took a leap of faith after reading the website closely and a couple of phone calls (to what turned out to be the efficient and lovely Sandra) and booked our first skiing holiday. Always another adult to talk to. Kids for yours to mix with. A hand to hold and guide you at the resort, not the hand of a paid rep, but the owner of the company at the hotel who really cares and whose business and livelihood is affected if they get it wrong. The holiday turned out to have other first time participants also taking the same leap of faith as me, but more importantly a significant contingent who were returning 2nd 3rd and 4th times such was the success of their previous holidays. Need I say more? Happy returning customers!!"
− Wendy, Cameron (17) & Hannah (15) - single parent ski holiday in Schladming, April 2012
