coastline.The Fairmont Olympic Hotel is very child-friendly with milk and cookies served at bedtime to little guests.Prices start from $299 per night for a family of four in a deluxe executive suite. Tel: 00 800 0441 1414.Find more great ideas in our Cities

Where? The bustling historic city ofShanghai.Why go there?Although it usually summons up visions of gleaming skyscrapers, this massive city is actually very child-friendly – and easy to get around. Children will love...The Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe

Italy’s heel, Puglia, is home to the villa Trullo Fico – an ideal place for a relaxing family break. The stylish rooms have power showers, plus there’s a private pool, jacuzzi and children’s entertainment – all surrounded by three acres of gardens, meadows and olive groves. Price...

The small island retreat of Olhuveli Beach & Spa is located on the tip of the beautiful South Malé Atoll in the Maldives. A sandy beach and shallow blue lagoon surround the island, making for an idyllic aquatic playground. Your child will also love

The Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa has opened two new beachfront villas on the beautiful Le Morne peninsula in Mauritius. With four bedrooms and private pools, they're perfect for families. Children aged from three to 12 can enjoy the football field and jungle gym, leaving parents fr...

From learning to throw spears in Ecuador to kayaking in Andalucia, The Family Adventure Company offers holidays to stimulate and inspire. For example, introduce your child to a fascinating new culture with a tour of Morocco, taking in the buzz

Family-friendly fun combines with luxury at The Elms Hotel & Spa in Worcestershire. Set within ten acres of beautiful gardens overlooking the Teme Valley, this Queen Ann mansion aims to make travelling with children just as relaxing as a romantic

younger guests receive their own bathrobes and slippers, a child's guide to Prague and a DVD player to use. Prices start from €378 per night with breakfast, based on two interconnecting or adjacent rooms for a family of four (minimum two night stay). Visit

For the ultimate insider knowledge on Manhattan, try the Family Package at the Gramercy Park Hotel. Concierge David Moreno will custom craft a family itinerary especially for you, whether it’s designing skateboards at Paragon Sports or peace and quiet in the private Gramercy Park...

Austria is breathtakingly beautiful, and the Grand Hotel Lienz, situated just five minutes from hiking trails, adventure parks, water sports and llama trekking, ensures families can make the most of everything it has to offer. Best of all, as part of its Preferred Family program...