This summer,  the new luxury Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel will be welcoming families when it opens on Portugal’s Algarve. Surrounded by a national park, the resort includes a five-star boutique hotel, spacious village houses and privately owned

, Portugal is a very special place indeed. Located in an unspoilt, idyllic area in the western Algarve, just steps from the beach and a protected national park, it is perfect for a relaxing family holiday. Martinhal aims to become Europe’s finest family

’s house. You can also add tailor-made touches to your journey, from Thai cookery classes to a Jungle Safari in Khao Sok national park. From £5,428 for ten nights for a family of four, including flights, transfers, B&B and tour guides.Visit www

will love the ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn, the Addo Elephant National Park and a cheetah outreach programme in Cape Town. There are loads of other wildlife excursions, lovely beaches and the chance to sample bush tucker. From £2,899 per adult and £1,699 per

to Snowdonia, your child will love to explore the scenic grounds, which have a private jetty and beach.Attractions include Snowdonia National Park and Puffin Island, where seals and sea birds can easily be spotted.Prices start from £270 per night for a family

drawing workshops, readings and quizzes, the daily sessions will involve mask-making, junk sea-monster modelling and other activities that are all designed to bring stories to life.The resort is near a National Park and has two soft white sand beaches

The Martinhal, The AlgarveThere are thoughtful design touches at every turn of the trendy Martinhal resort, located in a national park close to Sagre in the Western Algarve.With splendid sandy beaches on your doorstep, they have also thought

’s national parks or a visit to Copacabana beach with its spectacularly fun sea slides.Parents will love... Island-hopping trips to gems such as Lokrum with its tranquil botanic gardens or exploring beautiful Dubrovnik itself – the Museum of Modern Art has

National Park and breathtaking boat rides through the enchantingly named Emerald Cave. But if your idea of getting away from it all includes a healthy dose of me-time, the Dugong Club will take care of your children with a host of edifying pastimes, from

Enjoy a walk with the wardens and look for wildlife around the park at Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire. Surprising SandcastlesJuly 28The fun of the beach comes to Bantock House and Park, Wolverhampton, with sandcastles and windmills to make and decorate