ripe and delicious. If your family fancies a little Mediterranean flavour this half-term, the five-star Rocco Forte Verdura are offering The Unforgettable Family Affair which includes half price second rooms for children, complimentary lunch and dinner

. There’s also a spa and four romantic restaurants. European fly-cruises cost from £2,276 per person departing July 12 for seven days, including flights, transfers and full board, but book one full-fare stateroom before March 31 and you will be able

this. All breaks include pre-booked activities, child-friendly accommodation, and babysitting. A two-night stay for four costs from €3,150. To get the best out of your trip to Paris, read The Insider's Guide to Paris.

all set in 850 acres of spectacular countryside.Best of all is the great selection of family offers for children aged 14 and under, including a free room for up to three children with breakfast for each full-priced room booked, or up to two children

Christmas every day at the city's Villa Kennedy, as children are presented with a gift and sweet treats on arrival. Families are asked to provide names and ages of children when booking so rooms can be kitted out with pint-sized bathrobes and slippers

■ The Llawnroc hotel has just opened in the village of Gorran Haven, Cornwall, featuring 18 lovely rooms and fine local cuisine, such as Fowey Estuary mussels steamed in Cornish cider. Book before December 20 and get a 30 per discount, so a double

. Delightful in spring and summer, as the snow falls you can take in the fresh mountain air as you hit the slopes, and the ski concierge will take care of equipment, planning, and bookings.Ice-skating and horse-drawn carriages are also available nearby

to treasure hunts, while the heated indoor pool is guaranteed to be hit with younger guests.A luxury nanny service, Nanny Too, can be booked in advance to give parents much-needed downtime on the golf course or at the spa.Prices start from £989 for seven

Where? The Algarve, in the country’s far south.Why go there? For the beaches, the unspoilt countryside east of Faro and the year-round sun.Children will love... A cross-country quad-bike trek. Book for older children through Quad Ventura. Meanwhile

Alva Park, Costa Brava, SpainBring your child’s wildest dreams to life in the two-bedroom Children’s Kingdom Suite, that features a handmade Victorian doll’s house and a large model set with electric trains.A built-in theatre-style 50” TV screen