There’s also an in-house nanny service. The chalet has a sauna and outdoor hot tub and accommodates ten adults and four children. Châtel is 75 minutes’ drive from Geneva airport and a week costs from £649 for adults and £199 for toddlers, including private airport transfers and a...

and port cellar. Even the new Caudalíe Vinotherapie Spa’s relaxing treatments extend the wine theme with the likes of the Cabernet Scrub. Michelin-star chef Ricardo Costa heads up the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, while spacious rooms enjoy views

Travel guides will take you from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth where you will stay in three- and four-star guesthouses along the way. But, as with most great experiences, the journey is just as rewarding as the destination. Along the way, children

of activities, contact Swiss Mountain Spirit; tel: 00 41 27 771 8300; www.swissmountainspirit.com Perfect for...a family ski holiday Chalet Blanc has added a children’s playroom to its property in the French resort of Châtel, in the Portes du

'Port' slip-on, £32.99 (sizes 20-31)Brightly coloured Mary Janes in pretty peacock shades, nature-inspired sandals decorated with hand-cut flowers and funky little slip-ons in primary colours. The adorable Livie & Luca summer collection, now

Where? Perched high in the alps, Morzine is one of 12 resorts in the Portes du Soleil ski area. Why go there? Famed for its skiing, the traditional market town now boasts lots of summer activities in four key areas: Zen, Gastronomy, Family

dolphin watching by boat, picnics on the beach and playing on the incredible Wahiba sand dunes. Parents will enjoy visiting the historic port of Muscat, along with the evening Palaces and Forts catamaran cruise. Hotels on the tour can include the child

enjoying a more relaxed stay in Essaouira, an old Portuguese port and former pirates’ lair, with a sandy beach for swimming. The eight-day tour is suitable for children aged two and above, and costs £3,196 for a family of four in February, including half

’t be put off if you’re a competent skier yourself though: access to the Portes du Soleil ski area opens up a wealth of challenging runs – parents can wax their skis and nip across to Switzerland for lunch, before collecting the children for tea and cakes

. From £415 per night for B&B for a family of four. With single parent families in mind, Small Families is offering a two-centre holiday to Tunisia. Stay for a week in Hammamet, then transfer to Port el Kantaoui for a further week. From £650 per adult