One of the most beautiful capitals, Stockholm is spread across 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, so your first excursion should be a boat trip around the archipelago to help get your bearings and spot the houses of various Abba members.Stop off

the favourite things you remember from the adventure. If you visited Paris, you might print out a picture of the Eiffel Tower, some beautiful flowers (from the Jardins), a collective of umbrellas (if it was raining most of the time), boats (you bought a toy boat

– either throughout the week or for a special one-off occasion. But the highlights are the nearby fishing, boating and horse-riding activities – and the fabulous floodlit swimming pool that’s perfect for night-time dips. The château sleeps 14. Corsica

with birch, alder and holly – a truly magical setting. Tel: 01433 637904 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk9. St Herbert’s Island, Lake DistrictHire a boat and sail to St Herbert’s Island, which has four acres of woodland that offer perfect spots for your

; a campsite; and bed and breakfast at the main house. Badrallach is at the gateway to the Scoraig peninsula, accessed only by footpath (10 miles) or boat, and there are guided walks where you might just catch sight of wild goats, mountain hares, pine

hamper and CV Travel can supply a boat, too.Tel: 020 7401 1026; www.cvtravel.co.ukJulyPlaytime in TurkeyCheck out the fantastic children’s park in LykiaWorld at the beautiful resort of Ölüdeniz in Turkey. With 22,000 square metres of pools and landscaping