Dramatic and deliciously hip, Miami’s South Beach (SoBe to its fans) is a huge hit with the pre-teen jet set (think Hilfiger offspring). Head for Ocean Drive, especially the ten-block stretch from 5th to 15th streets where the beachfront is gorgeously white and wide. Children wil...

Across the pond, head to Whistler, which has been voted the best ski resort in North America for eight years in a row and a firm family favourite. Snow-covered mountains provide a spectacular backdrop to the pretty pedestrian-only Whistler Village

Pierrot jumper £40 knitted shorts £30 (ages newborn – 2 years)Picking ripe avocadoes, riding with gauchos and watching forests come alive with rich tangerine coloured Ceibo blossom are just some of the Andean experiences that inspired the inaugural Waddler childrenswear clothing ...

Guyana is home to hundreds of species of birds, mammals and reptiles, including the Neotropical Big Five – jaguar, giant river otter, giant anteater, black caiman and harpy eagle.A bespoke itinerary for families can also include a visit to Amerindian villages, where children can ...

Yellow striped shirt £25 and striped pullover £40, both by Mini A Ture (ages 2-10 years) yellow jeans £62 by Ralph Lauren (ages 2-7 years); trainers £45 by Camper (sizes 23-38); neck scarf and straw hat, both stylists own Girl on left: ...

At the Elkin Creek in British Colombia, half of the ranch hands are from the Xeni Gwet’in First Nation tribe. So a visit here is a great opportunity for children to get an insight into Native America. Ride across sacred trails, go looking for wild

The Carlyle in New YorkMini fashionistas will be in their element at The Carlyle in New York.The Manhattan hotel has partnered with Kelly Florio Kasouf, author of bestselling books The Super Adventures Of Sophie And The City.Young guests will receive signed copies of two books, a...

Hallowe’en in the US coincides with half term in the UK, and what better way to celebrate it than in Washington DC? The capital lays on a host of events children will love, such as a Boo at the Zoo trick-or-treat evening where you can enjoy animal encounters and haunted trails. B...

The family-friendly cruise line NCL has a choice of 15 sailings over the festive season in Europe, the Caribbean, Hawaii, South America, Mexican Riviera and the Panama Canal. The ships offer holiday shows and a festive menu on Christmas Day

There’s no end of family-friendly websites with a European focus, but if you need advice about North America and the Caribbean, check out www.ciaobambino.com, which is run by Amie O’Shaughnessy, a travel-mad mother based in San Francisco’s Bay Area