, heavy monster sound…”Finally ended the evening in the most surreal of settings: Cocktails & Dreams karaoke bar with Bucks Fizz. No, not more drinks for mummy. Some ancient band where the girls ripped their skirts off and the crowd went mad. Too crazy

). On any flight, it’s a good idea to pack your own snacks, drinks (buy them once you’ve been through security – if you have a baby bottle, you’ll be asked to take a sip) and a selection of your child’s favourite toys and games as diversions and to alleviate

children and you can choose to have as many or as few classes as you wish. The Shanti Maurice is also home to other restful activities – whether it’s enjoying a soothing treatment in the Nira spa or lounging around the pool enjoying ice drinks and even

. This is one of the most luxurious lodges in the region and offers superb guides and service. Virgin Holidays + Hip Hotels offer a three-night stay in a suite at the Ulusaba Rock Lodge from £2,799 per adult and £1,179 per child, including flights, meals, drinks

on swallowing. Most cases will get better within a week, however, if your child has a high fever, or is not eating and drinking, visit your doctor, as the infection may be bacterial. The majority of cases are viral, but bacterial infections can require

and friendly, with big chunky glasses (fine for juice and soft drinks, though a little lacking in refinement for a glass of wine).There’s a handsome and varied menu on offer from light snacks to the Full Monty-style Thali. We kicked off with some poppadoms

this one.■ Torch Essential for midnight forays to the toilet, and getting back to your tent after dark. Bring extra batteries as children have a nasty habit of playing with torches and leaving them on.■ Water bottle Many festivals provide drinking water

and make it a habit. For example, you could say, "That little girl looks lonely. Why don’t you ask her to play with you?" Or, "Daddy looks hot and tired. Why don’t you take him a drink?" Be active Encourage your child to learn to do lots of things well

drama in the shadow puppet theatre and enjoy a fizzly lifting Whizzpopper drink in the Twit Café.Not many people know this, but… She may have a goody two-shoes reputation but the character Matilda actually started out in Dahl’s first draft as a very

York Festival Of Food And DrinkSeptember 16–25Foodie families will lap up this week-long calendar of gourmet themed events throughout York. There will be plenty of child-friendly events to get young tastebuds tingling including a chocolate factory