fantastic children’s programme and activities ranging from botanical tours to pick lavender and rosemary, cookery lessons, pony trekking, art classes and the chance to learn a little French. From £569 per night for a family of four. For places to stay in Europe every

Famed for its luxurious facilities and surroundings, with its tropical gardens and soothing spa, the plush Kempinski Hotel Bahia near the coastal town of Estepona is also a fantastic haven for children thanks to its brilliant children’s club. Activities include everything from co...

■ The Llawnroc hotel has just opened in the village of Gorran Haven, Cornwall, featuring 18 lovely rooms and fine local cuisine, such as Fowey Estuary mussels steamed in Cornish cider. Book before December 20 and get a 30 per discount, so a double room costs from £84 per night. ■...

The five-star Amathus Beach Hotel Limmasol in Cyprus has a children’s club, five swimming pools, tennis and spa. A seven-night stay in September costs from £3,740 for two adults and two children. Enjoy the stunning natural surroundings of Lanzarote while staying in one of Natural...

Crete Escapes is offering an exclusive saving of £500 to Junior readers off a stay at the luxury Aloni House villa for weeks commencing July 26 and August 2, 9, 16 and 23. It costs from £375 per person, based on ten people sharing, including maid service. Tel: 01332 880413 and qu...

ESTANCIA VIK JOSÉ IGNACIOA short hop from the boho beaches and boutiques of Punta del Este, this prairie-surrounded wonder ranch combines seclusion with pampering, adding laid-back luxury to living off the land. Yes, it’s a long journey, but a stay at this 3,700-acre home of a ha...

views of the area while they enjoy a luxury picnic or three-course dinner.   For where to go in Europe in every month of the year, see Your Continental Year, and if a trip to the mountains in summertime appeals, see Awesome Austria. Both in our brilliant

terraces with stunning views.Stay at… The Dubrovnik Palace or, for a quirky alternative, try the Lighthouse Grebeni.For more ideas for holidays in Europe, see our Travel section.

When it comes to enjoying sunshine, relaxation and food and drink, Oporto in Portugal is one of the world’s premier destinations. The place to stay is The Yeatman – a plush hotel where you can sample the many rare delights of the extensive wine and port cellar. Even the new Cauda...

Hotel Plaza Athénée always offers its smallest guests a brilliant stay, but now there’s an extra-special reason to stop by this swish Parisian haunt. Following the success of last year’s Barbie room, a new Hot Wheels bedroom – complete with a bespoke bed and custom-made cars, tra...