Action-packed days1. Follow a snorkelling trail, Dorset The clear waters at Kimmeridge Bay provide a great place to discover sea life. Snorkellers must be over the age of five and confident swimmers. Tel: 01929 481044 or visit www

also be a good idea to prop up very small children.5. Wait to exitOnce the show is over avoid the rush to get out by staying in your seats to watch the credits (which for many films now have extra scenes and funny outtakes) then leave once the lights

The company has two ships, based in Montego Bay and Barbados, each offering two fabulous routes. From Montego Bay, for example, you could visit Mexico, Belize, Grand Cayman and Honduras; or do Barbados to Tortola, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Antigua and Dominica. Both ships offer fre...

This Is London by Miroslav Sasek (Universe, £10.99)The gorgeous retro illustrations are the star of this classic book that opens with a brown page: “Well, this is London – hidden by fog.” Ha, ha. A wonderful piece of vintage nostalgia depicting the London of a bygone era

If you want to invest in a gorgeous cot, but are worried your baby will grow out of it too quickly, take a look at the Ocean Cot/Junior Day Bed. Finished in luxurious oak, the cot converts into an elegant day bed and costs £595 from Mamas & Papas.

This weekend the junior fashion team headed to the southcoast for the Goodwood revival's three-day festival, reliving the circuit's 1950's and 60's golden era of motor sport racing. Whilst there, we checked out what children were sporting and were

Imagine our delight when we found out that Le Creuset have a heart-shaped range, including a stoneware baking dish, ramekin set and deep dish. What’s more, they can go in the microwave, oven and the freezer. The cast iron casserole dish is my

on the school run and in the kitchen. That's right. He's the new hero in townThe Great OutdoorsGet busy this summer with our bumper guide to 90 of the best places across the UK for family days out – from cool campsites and perfect picnic spots to music festivals

is something every child will adore The EducratsWhen times at the local school get tough, these parents choose to ditch the PTA and take over the school themselves Dragon's DenFor fantasy-filled days of play, it doesn't get better than the Purple Dragon family

Beach Cabanas, located on the sleepy island of Caye Caulker, offer seven nights’ accommodation including two full-day snorkelling and two full-day Mayan site tours from $170 per cabana per night, sleeping a family of four.For details, tel: 011 501 226