Chill out at Camp Bestival – and book early for 2011.A CHANGE IS as good as a rest, so they say, and what could be further removed from the strictures and routines of daily family life than the chance to let your hair down at a festival? Cool

to Josie at Glastonbury). The result? Camp Bestival, described as “a 1950s’ British holiday camp with a twist.” So what’s the vibe? As well as an eclectic musical offering (headliners this year include Happy Mondays, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang

CAMP BESTIVAL JULY 28–31 is at Lulworth Castle, Dorset () Capacity 50,000 What’s the vibe The king of family festivals, having won the Best Family Festival prize from 2009–10, the little sister of Bestival is a rocking affair.Musical interludes

, or late to avoid peak times); and the joys of setting up camp (which can be fun if that’s your thing; if not, consider taking advantage of the many offerings of ready-made boutique camping from stylish yurts to pods, Airsteam motorhomes to campervans

WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL JUNE 3–5 is at Cheltenham Racecourse Capacity 10,000 What’s the vibe Nominated Best Family Festival for every year since its launch, this is a leading boutique family festival with the emphasis on music and fun. Musical interludes

only 5,000 tickets available to this eclectic line up of music from the likes of Jools Holland, The Roots Union, and Shooglenifty. Visit www.larmertreefestival.co.uk4. JULY 15–18 Latitude, Suffolk There is plenty to enjoy at this boutique festival

JUST SO FESTIVAL August 19–21 is Near Leek, Staffs Capacity 6,000 What’s the vibe A boutique, weekend-long festival of creativity for families. Musical interludes There’s music, dance and street theatre, plus the chance for your family to take part

it buggy-friendly. Added extras Healing workshops in The Orchard offer enticing therapies such as meditation, and chanting and voice work. Where to stay As the venue is ordinarily a camping and caravan site, the facilities are great so pitch your own

Stay for the whole weekend and, if you feel like getting down and dirty, you can pitch-your-own in true camper style. However, most festivals now offer glamping alternatives, so you can sojourn in the boutique area in anything from a yurt, gypsy

ESTANCIA VIK JOSÉ IGNACIOA short hop from the boho beaches and boutiques of Punta del Este, this prairie-surrounded wonder ranch combines seclusion with pampering, adding laid-back luxury to living off the land. Yes, it’s a long journey, but a stay