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Summer Events for the South West and Isle Of Wight
By Fiona McKim on 01/08/2011 11:19:36
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
in the Isle of Wight boasts an eight-day schedule combining competitive racing and great fun for competitors and spectators alike. Get out on the water aboard one of the spectator boats or take part in some sailing taster sessions, then enjoy the spectacular
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Awesome Austria
By Mathew Hancock on 04/06/2008 11:41:09
Avoid the bucket-and-spade brigade and head to the stunning Austrian Alps this summer
variety of pristine mountain lakes, which are not only clean, but surprisingly warm. At Fuschl, the cleanest lake of all, only electric boats are allowed to plough their way through the sparkling waters. We are staying near the picturesque Wolfgangsee Lake
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Create wonder walls with Mini Moderns
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 30/05/2011 22:43:47
Day trips to Whitby, The Festival Of Britain and the roots of an oak tree are creative fuel for Mini Moderns creators Keith Stephenson and Mark Hampshire
’s the point, you’re both supposed to like it.We don’t follow trends. It’s true, nautical is big at the moment. But we put our own slant on it. For example, our print Whitby from our new Daytripper collection is more working harbour and fishing boats than beach
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Summer Events for the South East
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:38:14
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
. Prehistoric Park BoatJuly 28Travel back in time and discover life in the Lee Valley millions of years ago. Head to Lady of Lee Valley Moorings in Broxbourne to find out about the extinct animals that once roamed the valley. Take a boat ride followed then activities
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An Adventure
By Jane Anderson on 26/01/2009 12:36:10
Become a family of intrepid explorers - either here in the UK or further afield
from Vancouver to Tofino. From here, a 45-minute boat journey brings you ashore, where a horse-drawn wagon meets you. There’s everything from kayaking to bear-watching and the whole family can learn to fish. Oh, and there’s also a luxury spa tent
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Deeply adventurous holidays
By Junior on 18/08/2011 15:41:56
It’s easy for you and your family to become intrepid explorers with a little know-how. Near or far, just take the plunge and discover a new world
from Vancouver to Tofino. From here, a 45-minute boat journey brings you ashore, where a horse-drawn wagon meets you. There’s everything from kayaking to bear-watching and the whole family can learn to fish. Oh, and there’s also a luxury spa tent
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Le Lodge Kerisper in Brittany
By Junior on 04/08/2011 16:49:39
This lovely seaside accommodation is perfect for those who love the sun
is better suited to over-fives who can best enjoy the beach (and its kitesurfing, horse riding, kayaking and sand-yachting opportunities). Société Nautique de la Trinité-sur-Mer (www.snt-voile.org) in the port can organise sailing classes and boat hire
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Cornish treasures
By Junior on 09/08/2011 15:49:26
With lazy days of exploring golden sands and rock pools, Cornwall is every child’s dream destination
overlooked. By contrast, the south coast of Cornwall is for messing about in boats. The sheltered estuaries of the Fal, Fowey and Helford are ideal for launching a canoe, while Falmouth has boat trips galore and the shipshape National Maritime Museum. A short
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Brilliant city breaks
By Junior on 17/08/2011 10:55:09
Gorge on the best gelato in Rome, go on a gargoyle hunt in Paris... these city break ideas will throughly entertain your children
of the cafés and watch life go by. There is a large pond for sailing boats, a traditional merry-go-round and donkey rides. It is a favourite with petit Parisians, as is Le Spectacle de Guignol – the French puppet theatre. At the Jardin du Luxembourg, puppets re
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Great British holidays
By Junior on 17/08/2011 12:27:08
Our parents and grandparents have known all along what treasures the British Isles hold for families, so long live the staycation!
Shiel boat trip at Seahouses and you’ll be spotting seals and puffins on the wonderful Farne Islands. Coastal Retreats has a wide range of chi-chi self-catering family properties, including Craster Rocks in the harbour village of Craster, famous for its
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