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A fun packed cruise for the family
By Junior on 02/08/2011 10:41:45
The largest cruise ship in the world offers plenty to delight children
cupcake decorating lessons), a hand-carved carousel, a climbing wall, a children’s water theme park and fantastic family entertainment, including ice shows on a real ice rink and a spectacular water show with high divers and synchronised swimmers. A 14
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Storybook Heroes No 3: The Cat In The Hat
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/03/2013 10:52:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
.* When first published, Dr Seuss's style was considered revolutionary. Back then, books for children were designed as textbook to increase skill, not as a pleasurable entertainment for children. * The crazy quirkiness of the characters, infused
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Summer Events for Scotland
By Ciara Munnelly on 04/07/2011 11:21:00
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
programme including storytelling, lively entertainment and games with some of Britain’s best loved children’s authors.Wild At ArtAugust 18–September 6Tigers, hornbills, orang utans and crocodiles are among the 120 (hand-painted) animals to move into Jungle
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A wacky Wannado City theme park
By Junior on 11/08/2011 14:23:20
Your children can test out over 200 different professions when they visit the quirky Wannado City theme park in Florida
an airline captain. Children earn ‘wongas’ for their work, which they can either pay into the Wannado bank or spend throughout the city on food or entertainment.It costs $37 (£22) for children over three, and just $5.30 (£3.20) for adults.Visit www
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Four fun games for family journeys
By Lynn Gordon on 27/02/2013 11:59:00
Travelling back from a half term holiday? Keep your brood entertained en route with these fun games
Handy animalsMake up different kinds of animals by using one or both of your hands. Can you make a slithering snake? What about a butterfly? A dog? A snail? Take turns to guess what animal each of you are making. You can also make up short stories of big adventures for your cleve...
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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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Jolly January Outings in Scotland
By Zoe Dickens on 04/01/2012 13:55:05
Banish the post-Christmas blues with these great days out
children entertained.Little UllaJanuary 2–7Join Little Ulla, a mountain goat who like all other little goats, loves apple strudel, the sound of ticking clocks and rolling down hills. Children will love this 45 minute interactive show at Citizens Theatre
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Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales
By Junior on 11/08/2011 11:03:15
The whole family will be delighted to try out the various activities available at the Celtic Manor Resort from clay-pigeon shooting to pedalling away on mountain bikes
and mountain-biking trails. There’s also an award-winning spa, and children’s activities include an Einstein workshop where children can learn about science and on-site children’s entertainment at The Hideaway Club with a games room and crèche. Prices start
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Club class in Tenerife
By Catherine Hudson on 22/10/2012 16:19:00
See the Canary Islands in style at the Abama Golf & Spa resort
The Abama Golf & Spa resortA happy child equals happy parents and children are sure to be thrilled by the new and expanded children’s club at the Abama Golf & Spa Resort in Tenerife.Among the largest in Europe, the club houses eight diverse zones
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The best summer days out in Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:56:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
. There will also be cookery demonstrations and an array of children’s entertainment including bouncy castles and a climbing wall. Sea SafariJuly 11Head out to sea on an Aquaholics sightseeing safari with your child, setting sail from Portstewart in County
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