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Ireland's hotspots
By Suzanne Milne on 14/04/2010 11:23:08
From grand adventures, to urban retreats, rural romps, fairytale holidays or casual coastal days away, the choice is yours with these places to go in Ireland
Grand MansionsWhen it comes to grand, the Four Seasons Hotel Dublin delivers for parents and children alike. Located in the showgrounds of the historic Royal Dublin Society in the quiet residential community of Ballsbridge, this 197 room hotel
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Where To Go In Wales
By Suzanne Milne on 14/04/2010 11:16:23
From grand adventures, to urban retreats, rural romps, fairytale holidays or casual coastal days away, the choice is yours with these places to go in Wales
who love luxury activity holidays by the sea. Activities range from pony trekking to gourmet dining and relaxing spa treatments. The Junior Rangers club is for children aged five to 12 and has everything, from making bird feeders to bug hunting
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Villa breaks
By Suzanne Milne on 14/04/2010 17:46:20
Villas are the perfect venue for a relaxed family vacation
French château. Château Les Tours in Saussignac near Bordeaux is a 13th-century château set in 30 acres of beautiful landscaped parkland and woods. Groceries can be delivered straight your door and a chef can be arranged to prepare your family’s meals
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Artwork for a nursery
By Suzanne Milne on 11/01/2010 18:10:50
Where to buy brilliant original artwork for your child's room…
about which would be your best investment. The Affordable Art Fair will be running in Bristol 14-16 May, and back in London's Battersea Park on 21-24 October, with 120 galleries offering a stunning array of contemporary art from just £50 up to £3,000
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Taking a greener holiday
By Suzanne Milne on 19/04/2010 11:52:51
Ways to make your next family holiday an eco-friendly one
-increasing fuel supplements. Train travel isn’t cheap either, but it’s greener than flying and can actually be a lot of fun with children. Now that Eurostar departs from St Pancras, the improved connections to Europe present a real alternative to flying if your
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Scottish Breaks
By Suzanne Milne on 14/04/2010 11:12:47
From grand adventures, to urban retreats, rural romps, fairytale holidays or casual coastal days away, the choice is yours with these places to go in Scotland
Grand MansionsThe mighty Gleneagles Hotel has just undergone an £18 million redevelopment and now has a redesigned leisure area for children and teens, a world-class destination spa and a Mediterranean food market-style restaurant. It also has
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Cool campsites
By Suzanne Milne on 13/04/2010 13:18:04
There is nothing like a camping trip to bring the family closer together, so try one of these 10 fabulous locations
in 20 acres of private, ancient woodland overlooking Lake Windermere. Long Valley Yurts, tel: 01539 731089; The Lovely Yurt Company, tel: 07811 224698 or visit www.lakedistrictcamping.co.uk7. Fisherground Campsite, Cumbria This is a children’s paradise
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Your Continental Year
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:33:33
Where to go and what to do in Europe for every season
hamper and CV Travel can supply a boat, too.Tel: 020 7401 1026; www.cvtravel.co.ukJulyPlaytime in TurkeyCheck out the fantastic children’s park in LykiaWorld at the beautiful resort of Ölüdeniz in Turkey. With 22,000 square metres of pools and landscaping
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Beauty and the beasts
By Suzanne Milne on 29/05/2011 13:35:26
Wildlife meets stunning views and the ultimate in luxury at Richard Branson’s Ulusaba Rock Lodge in South Africa
and a renewed enthusiasm for the natural wonders of this world From £4,990 for two adults and two children (0–11 years) for four nights. Visit Ulusaba For something quirky visit our gallery showcasing the rubber ducks available in different hotels
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Scandinavian style
By Suzanne Milne on 14/04/2010 16:20:02
Visit Stockholm this summer
at Djurgården Island, which houses many of the city’s top attractions including the Skansen – the world’s oldest open-air museum, and home to over 150 Scandinavian buildings dating back to the 18th century, as well as over 60 species of animals, including bears
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