Wise words from Step Turn. And he has a LOT of hours and EXPERIENCE.
As you are a beginner, do you really want to trust your family to a low experience pilot in a chaotic airspace like Europe? its not as easy to fly over here as it is in the US.
Are we there yet Dad? I have to go to the TOILET, right NOW!
I FEEL SICK. CAN WE GO HOME?
How old are these kids? As Maxred said, boats are more fun for a family.
For business trips, or travel with a reasonable chance of traveling despite poor weather, I recommend an airline.