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The Italian jaunt
By Junior on 11/08/2011 14:40:53
Riding in a gondola and scooting down water slides are sure to deliver an idyllic family holiday, so prepare yourselves for Italy’s floating world
trips, an amusement park and several jaunts on a boat. The overwhelming winner had been the amusement park – a day filled with scary rides, water slides, and numerous portions of fries. But this time, the trip to Venice took our combined breath away
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Orlando blooms
By Junior on 24/08/2011 15:39:50
Dine with the whales, swim with dolphins, or nose-dive down water slides, Florida’s metropolis of theme parks will leave you in a sunshine state
’s rest, ready for our next day’s adventure at Aquatica. We had glimpsed the spaghetti junction of bright plastic slides of Orlando’s newest water park on our taxi ride from the airport. We could also see them from our hotel, so I asked at reception
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Postcard from… Cyprus
By Kate Donoughue on 13/02/2012 12:19:48
With fun and culture, children and parents and will both love this holiday island
on rides, slides and boats at this enormous water park. Paphos also boasts glorious sandy beaches.Parents will love...The history. With Iron Age remains, medieval cities, Roman mosaics and ancient shrines, you will be spoilt for choice.Stay at… A family
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Great games to play with water
By Junior on 12/07/2012 14:08:18
Make a splash by playing these wonderful water games with your child
the hosepipe – and so on…Create your own water chute with a large inflatable paddling pool, and position the end of your garden slide so that the children land slap bang in the pool. Dig out a long piece of polythene. One child aims the hose onto it while
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Caribbean paradise
By Junior on 09/08/2011 12:23:44
Get drenched in a water theme park and soak up the sun in one of the many gorgeous Caribbean beaches
attraction, Morgan’s Island Water Park – the largest in the Caribbean, with a thrilling range of rides, including a dual slide, entitled the Dragon Revenge. Families can refuel at the Black Pearl, a self-service restaurant, the Jack Sparrow Bar or Treasure
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Three thrilling summer activities
By on 18/06/2010 13:28:23
Make your own fun this summer with these ideas from DIY daddy Todd Davis
Slip and slideSo easy to do and guaranteed many laughs. Go to your local hardware store and get a heavy-duty plastic tarpaulin that folds out lengthwise. Find a small grassy hill and stake the tarpaulin down on both corners at both ends. Pour
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Theme parks
By Suzanne Milne on 19/06/2009 13:26:10
Classic theme parks that will amaze and delight
coasters and giant water slides overlooking the sea. Tel: 01983 730052 or visit www.blackgangchine.com 3. Babbacombe Model Village, DevonHas mini depictions of British life from football matches to weddings. Tel: 01803 315315; www
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Help your child make friends
By Melanie Macleod on 13/02/2013 10:38:16
The path of true friendship ne'er did run smooth, but you can help your child navigate its tricky waters by nurturing her social skills
and help her develop a caring and thoughtful nature that will be appreciated by friends.* Encourage your child take turns on the slide or swing at the park. Encourage her to show empathy to console someone who has hurt themselves, just as you 'model
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Make Your Own Alka-Seltzer Rocket
By on 19/04/2010 15:14:22
://mpassero.tripod.com/rocket/seltzer/seltzer.htm to see diagrams of how to make the rocket.Materials • Scissors • Coloured card• Crayons or coloured pencils• Empty 35mm film canister• Sticky tape• Glue• A drinking straw• Tape measure• Alka-Seltzer tablets• Water Method1. Draw the templates
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Best beaches for kids: Indian Ocean
By Junior on 12/08/2011 12:51:38
Your family will be ecstatic with any of these wonderful beach holidays ideas
dedicated children’s pool and slide, a bubbling water spring, cascading water archway, Jacuzzi, covered lounge area, lush tropical lawn, choice of restaurants serving exquisite Thai and international cuisine and a top-notch spa. Seven nights in February
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