Go self-catering in Mauritius at the Cape Point Apartments from Villas de Maitre. The new apartments overlook the turquoise lagoon of Cap Malheureux in the north of the island; each apartment has three bedrooms and a large deck with barbecue

can spot some more distinctive black and white creatures: the local penguin colonies who waddle across the rocks before diving into the Atlantic waters beyond Cape Point. A seven-night trip with Southern Africa Travel staying at Sanbona and Last Word

and umbrellas to scarves and luggage. During the Seventies, however, the brand experienced some rather less savoury associations, as it gained popularity among the British football casual cult – with the unfortunate link to hooliganism. A further low point came

Publishing, £16.95). “Personally, the wilder the camping, the better from my point of view. As long as there is lots of room for children to run around and a campfire – that’s an absolute must.”But if you can’t bear the idea of a tent, how about a treehouse

rides along the beach, while at nearby Simonstown, children can spot some more distinctive black and white creatures: the local penguin colonies who waddle across the rocks before diving into the Atlantic waters beyond Cape Point. A seven-night trip

Playground is a great starting point for any visit. Bang on the seafront, this is a smashing, squeaky-clean, wooden pirate ship with sunshades for sails and a beach-shaped sandpit offering a safe play environment for children from toddlers upwards. The area