With 4,300 self-catering properties in Europe alone, Pure Holiday Homes has something to suit all tastes. For the ultimate warm-weather retreat, stay in the eight-bedroom renovated farmhouse near the town of Ronda in southern Spain, a favourite town

Tallinn in Estonia has a picture-perfect one in the medieval Town Hall square featuring everything from fine knits to roast pork. Three nights at the Kalev Spa costs from £359 per adult and £98 per child (www.balticholidays.com). The Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, has a l...

Soft-as-sugar golden bays, glittering sapphire waters, stunning landscapes and star-sprinkled skies characterise much of Europe’s coastland. Croatia’s glimmering necklace of Adriatic islands boasts a string of delightful beaches. The Split region

LondonWhat’s the vibe? A busy and buzzing metropolis full of sights and sounds. Mini city slickers will love Seeking out wonders in the city’s museums, such as the giant dinosaur bones in the Natural History Museum and the shrivelled mummies at the British Museum. Then, there are...

. The Parque das Nações on the northeastern riverfront has the Oceanarium, the largest aquarium in Europe, home to 25,000 fish, birds and mammals, and is strikingly designed with a two-storey aquarium that features wildlife from across the globe. Travel from

By the end of November, stalls in the central square (Hlavne námestie) are selling Slovak foods and the air is thick with mulled wine. The city has a 10th-century castle, a cathedral and squares lined with buildings dating back to the Hapsburg era. For flights and three nights’ a...

Travelling with a family can be stressful but for a single parent it can all seem like too much. Specialist tour operator Small Families offers group holidays for single parents to various European destinations.Tel: 01763 226567 or visit their new website at www.singleparent.trav...

Flying the American flagMiss Grant and Monnalisa led the way in looking to America for summer daywear inspiration. Cheerleader ra ra skirts were matched with sparkly red waistcoats at Miss Grant and striped T-shirts were styled with large red rosettes and ruffled collars. Boyswea...

SarabandaThis season’s new trends were seen at Pitti Bimbo (Florence, Italy), Bubble London (UK), White Kids (Milan, Italy), CPH Kids (Copenhagen, Denmark), Fimi Valencia (Spain) and Kleine Fabriek (Amsterdam, Holland).Fifties fineryLightweight layers The Fifties influenced m...

CroatiaWhy visit? Of all the countries in Eastern Europe, Croatia is the one that cries out “family holiday”. Not only is its beautiful coast bathed in crystal-clear waters and warm sunshine, but it is also endowed with enough islands and cultural