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Travelling with Children: What to Pack
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 10:32:34
Forget the kitchen sink by all means - but at your peril forget these essentials bits and pieces
so it doesn’t leak; homeopathic remedies, lavender oil (it’s multipurpose for healing and soothing)Portable DVD playerIpodTravel WashSarongs and pashminas – both have many usesThe lightest possible buggyAnd for what not to pack
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Travelling with children six-plus
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 10:32:34
As your child becomes more independent and adventurous, the whole wide world awaits you…
in family groups, with mules for the children to ride on. Who said family travel wasn’t exciting?
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Announcing The Junior Design Awards
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/12/2010 10:54:42
The only awards that celebrate excellence in design & style for children's fashion, lifestyle & interiors, travel, food, toys and books
of the year * Best classic book * New illustarator/author talentTRAVEL * Best family hotel UK * Best hotel: Europe/rest of world * Best hotel group * Best family tour operator * Best family holiday * Best Travel productFOOD & DINING * Best children’s food
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Fuss-free flying with children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/08/2012 07:50:43
The lowdown on the family-friendliness of airlines
to be available when making your booking. Reserve a bassinet (and bulkhead seats) if you have a baby and make sure you confirm before boarding, and book children’s meals to avoid the wrath of a toddler who spies a fellow tiny traveller tucking into mini Pringles
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Gramping At The Grand
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/07/2012 10:51:16
Eastbourne’s Grand Hotel is ideal for trying out the hot new trend for intergenerational holidays that creates happy family memories for all
The first two weeks of August were always held sacred when I was a child as our annual family summer holiday. We’d all pile into our army-green Morris Mini Minor Traveller, with its cute little indicators that popped out from the side of the doors
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It's carnival time in Paris at Le Meurice
By Catherine O'Dolan on 11/03/2011 10:20:26
The mardi gras spirit is in full swing – or rather pirouette – at Paris's chicest hotels
Ah, Paris in springtime… Is there a city more perfect for this time of the year. And, if you need any further reason to visit, this Sunday, for the third consecutive year, Le Meurice is hosting a Children’s Carnival. The famed Le Meurice on the Rue
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JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS RESULTS 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 14/06/2011 14:42:52
Check out all the elite entrants for our illustrious awards
) * Best toy design (6-plus) * Best online toy retailer * Picture book of the year * Best classic book * Best new talentFAMILY TRAVEL Best family tour operator * Best family hotel * Best family holiday * Best Travel productFOOD Best children’s food brand
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Family festivals for 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 26/09/2010 07:58:56
A round-up of our favourite family festivals for summer 2011. Book now to make the most of Early Bird offers
’s headliners were Madness and The Human League), but there’s also an amazing array of fun stuff for children too, including arts and crafts, shows (this year it was The Gruffalo and Mr Tumble), as well as a fairground and Zippo’s Circus. Its seaside Lulworth
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Turn your child into an eco-traveller
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/08/2010 09:22:21
Absorbing the local colour and culture of your destination will help your child appreciate the amazing world around her
* Learn greetings in a local language – it’s a great sign of respect and the locals will really appreciate the effort.* Use the travel as an opportunity for you and your child to learn about the history and culture of the region together – go
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Travel Tips for Toddlers
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 10:24:10
Forget the tears and tantrums, with a little forethought travelling with your toddler can be a great adventure
the journey on a long-haul flight, with a stopover in, say, Singapore en route to Australia. Research airlines that go the extra mile for children – Gulf Air, for example, has fantastic (and free) Sky Nannies to help parents with children’s meals
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