Soneva Kiri, Koh Hood, ThailandThe children’s den at Soneva Kiri resort in Koh Kood, Thailand, is the ultimate adventure playground. Positioned among the treetops, the bamboo-framed structure houses a music room with traditional Thai instruments

It’s never too early to start reading stories with your child. In fact, you can start reading to your baby within weeks. It’s a lovely way of interacting with your baby and you’ll be surprise how quickly she starts to engage, looking at the pictures, trying to grab the pages, bit...

1. Collect nuts, berries and pinecones to look for signs of feeding. Follow any trails of food and try to identify which animals have been nibbling on them.2. Find a quiet spot in your local woodland to sit and listen to the sounds of the local wildlife. Bird chirping and insects...

to let children take risks or make mistakes.” It’s important to foster a courageous spirit anda can-do attitude to help your child adjust to the challenges of growing up.So what’s the best route to boost a sense of adventure?“Encouraging resilience

Costa RicaPowder Byrne Air & Space adventure programme in Costa Rica has just been launched.Tailor-made to meet your needs, you can put together an exciting itinerary of boat trips, tropical forest hikes, ziplining and kayaking.Prices start from £2

If a South African safari is a step too far, then visit the new Wanyama Village & Reserve at Chessington World of Adventures. The new attraction features animals such as the grévy’s zebra and the scimitar-horned oryx, which graze freely at the back

FOLLOWING THE DEATH of her father, young Maria Merryweather is sent to live at the remote Moonacre Manor with her brooding uncle, Sir Benjamin. Her one treasure is an ancient book, that has been left to her by her late father, which tells of a moon princess, a lost set of pearls,...

From learning to throw spears in Ecuador to kayaking in Andalucia, The Family Adventure Company offers holidays to stimulate and inspire. For example, introduce your child to a fascinating new culture with a tour of Morocco, taking in the buzz

The Finch Bay Eco Hotel in Puerto AroyaThere’s scullduggery and seafaring fun on offer at the award-winning Finch Bay Eco Hotel in Puerto Aroya on Santa Cruz in the Galapagos Islands.Adventurous, seasoned travellers between the ages of seven and 12

The Cake Decorating Bible by Juliet SearThis is the 'icing on the cake', so to speak, of cookbooks! And while the title states that this is the cake decorating bible, don't despair - there's also a perfect selection of sponge, fruit, cookie and cupcake recipes to deliver the esse...