Literally meaning ‘Whistling Sands’, Porth Oer, Lleyn Peninsula, Wales has dry sand above the high-water mark that might squeak when you walk on it. With sand the texture of fluffy cake mixture and a National Trust beach café selling

, tents, cool music and family enterainments beckon fun-loving clans to the UK's summer festivals – check out what's going down and when with our canny guide to The Best Family Festivals 2011.Or embark on some amusing activities of your own making with our

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Beach Cabanas, located on the sleepy island of Caye Caulker, offer seven nights’ accommodation including two full-day snorkelling and two full-day Mayan site tours from $170 per cabana per night, sleeping a family of four.For details, tel: 011 501 226

of activities on offer or places to stay within the UK.Yes, the weather can be temperamental at times, but it doesn’t rain constantly. In any case, Britain is a great family holiday destination whatever the weather. Children can have just as much fun exploring

Family travel tips from Chris Thompson, Director of Ski Famille, and father of Eva, threeWhat’s your recipe for the perfect family holiday? Something that combines lots of fun family time with an opportunity for adults to recharge the batteries

There are six well-equipped stylish holiday homes that sleep up to four or six people. Each has panoramic views of the River Dart and is only a short distance from the beach. Cots and high chairs are provided and guests have access to the marina

brands that includes Cartier, the sumptuous site embraces Perrin’s “Original Camping” eco-friendly ideals to provide an upmarket camping holiday with ocean views. Families can stay in a tent or an eco lodge and there’s a bar and restaurant, three pools

Weekend on July 30, 31, Agrilympics and scarecrow workshops on August 20, 21, Bank Holiday Music And Fun on August 28, 29, a Moonlight Maze Pyjama Party Night on September 10, 11, and a Vintage Tractor Rally on September 17.Summer SaturdaysNow until August

Centre in Wiltshire for exciting performances, and drama workshops. Sand SculptureAugust 21Enter a family treasure hunt on Porthcurno beach, Cornwall, then get digging for Porthcurno Telegraph Museum's annual sandcastle competition.Woodland Magic