(click on images below) that the children sent in to thank the prolific photographer, Rankin, showing just how much they enjoyed their day.Have a read of our selection of activities to ‘shake, rattle and roll’ your children into model action.

starts from £125 per person in a four-bedroom villa, based on eight people sharing, excluding flights.Children will love staying at the five-star Rosa Alpina in the Italian Dolomites. There are lots of children’s activities, while you can relax in the spa

and accommodation is less expensive 
than the children’s club every night.- Pack a picnic for lunch and avoid the mountain restaurants – preparing a few baguettes with ham and cheese 
for the backpack is no hassle.Read more fabulous ideas in our Ski & activity

could certainly see the appeal of the unique brand of eat-and-drink-as-much-as-you-like all-inclusive, with free sporting activities and children’s clubs thrown into the mix. It’s part of the reason why all-inclusive holidays are a growth trend

Where? A stunning archipelago in the Indian Ocean.Why go there? Temperatures average 29–32°C, and there are white sandy beaches, crystal-clear sea and a host of sumptuous resorts. Children will love... An array of beach activities, from volleyball

windows offering stunning views of the mountains. From £1,089 per person for seven nights. Visit www.vip-chalets.comOur Ski and activity section and Europe section have more travel suggestions that will delight your family.

of the Carpathian Mountains. There are mountain views, swathes of green fields, a large lake and even a castle dating back to 1400 – truly a fairytale setting for all the family. There’s also an excellent array of children’s activities and tours of the local area

Cobblers Cove, one of the best-loved hotels on the glitzy west coast of Barbados, is offering a great range of attractions and activities for its younger guests this year, including the opportunity to swim with turtles and learn watersports

hour from Florence, the hotel offers an array of activities for families and children, including a miniclub, bicycle hire, horse riding, hot-air balloon trips, three swimming pools and tennis courts. From €2,065 for a family of four for a three

walk costs £30 per person. The Dugong children’s club in the resort offers Thai-themed activities including a children’s kayak tour; snorkelling lessons and coconut bowling; the whole family can join in with T-shirt painting and kite building, trips