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...

'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

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...

Peace of mind whilst they play...From the Alps direct to SW19, family travel specialists Scott Dunn are bringing their world renowned childcare services to London in the form of a pop-up crèche to give a taste of what’s available on their luxury family holidays. For three days on...

Love is getting luxurious this Valentine’s season at the Hotel Metropole, Monte-Carlo. From February 1 to April 8 2011 an exciting collaboration between the glamourous hotel and Alber Elbaz, artistic director of Lanvin, sees the hotel adorned with extravagant floral displays, a b...

, 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

’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.

-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

that international travel with a young child can pose. Taking baby abroad though doesn’t have to be complicated, it simply needs a little extra planning – here’s our guide to planning a family friendly holiday. Location, location, locationTravelling with small