're waiting. And remember, if you're visiting one abroad, to change some money into foreign currency in advance so you can buy drinks, food and souvenirs inside the park.Many parks have a priority pass which you can buy for specific rides. These mean you can

Ever felt guilty taking your child 
out of school for a week overseas? Or even worse – been fined by 
your child’s school? Well, soon the law could be on your side, as travel website Take The Family has launched a campaign to make ten days off during term time a legal right. Curr...

The newest trend in holidays is the eduvacation – as well as happy memories and sun-kissed cheeks, children can return home with a brand new skill, too. La Manga Club near Cartagena in south eastern Spain is a world-class golf resort ideal for sporty families. At the junior sport...

There’s a growing trend to make light adventure accessible to families, and now The Imaginative Traveller has launched a series of family tours to some of the world’s most thrilling destinations. Children aged from five can join the Himalayan Adventure Family Holiday in Nepal, wh...

It's fun to discover these secrets gardens and kids love running around in new places. We have just launched www.FamilyTripFinder.com to help parents find child-friendly fun things to do abroad, accommodation and restaurants. Enjoy the summer

’s luxury spa. A week in October for a family of four costs £850.Tel: 01548 843773; www.coastandcountry.co.ukSee our Travel section for lots of other fun ideas abroad.

, maternity and baby brands. Last year saw 6,900 buyers attend, of which 2,500 were from abroad, including Harrods and Selfridges. There is also a plethora of daily catwalk shows from brands such as Fendi and Miss Grant. Pitti Bimbo 20-22 January will take

-authors to contribute, so if you’re plucking up courage to take your children abroad for the first time, take a look. It also contains practical advice, including travel health and solo parent travel.Travel With Children costs £12.99 from www.lonelyplanet.comLook at our

abroad. But now there is a new service, smsSOS, that will help put your mind at rest. All you have to do is send one text (costing £1 plus your normal network rate) and you’ll receive all the essential emergency numbers at your destination. For example

the best photographs to be displayed at the Natural History Museum (until March 11 2012), before touring the UK and abroad. And there's certainly no talent lacking in the young, budding photographer’s category. Hui Yu Kim is the deserving winner of the 10