There is a great variety of incredible museums, such as the Experience Music Project, which is a hands-on music exhibit where you can star in your own rock video or you can zoom up the Space Needle for breathtaking views of the city and the forested

We’ll always have ParisIf the song is anything to go by, you’ll love Paris in the springtime. When it comes to sightseeing, the Notre Dame is stunning, and whilst this stark Gothic icon may not be an obvious choice for children, a gargoyle hunt made it a firm favourite during our...

Sydney is a great location to visit with plenty to do and see, for instance, Taronga Zoo is one of the world’s great zoos, while Sydney Aquarium gets you close to the marine life of southern oceans. There are plenty of fabulous walks around Sydney Harbour’s foreshore – in Novembe...

LondonWhat’s the vibe? A busy and buzzing metropolis full of sights and sounds. Mini city slickers will love Seeking out wonders in the city’s museums, such as the giant dinosaur bones in the Natural History Museum and the shrivelled mummies

A few years ago, a short break in Vancouver or Cape Town would have been considered exotic, but such places are now far more accessible even for the less adventurous traveller. With 43 exciting destination cities, including Hong Kong, Toronto

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North Africa has always captured the imagination and Simpson Travel have some wonderful ideas like cookery classes in a Kasbah and desert exploration by camel as well as city breaks to Marrakech. For active families, winter is ideal for a walking

Whether you want to be nestled in Oxford city centre or surrounded by picturesque Cotswold countryside, Four Pillars Hotels have six establishments in lovely locations that are ideal for a quick weekend break or a longer stay during February half

There are a variety of robust outdoor family activities to enjoy in and around Reykjavik including horse riding and cycling, and children will love bathing at one of the many thermal pools in the city. Families will also enjoy visiting Reykjavik