BarcelonaThis is a city that could have been designed for children, by children. With its mix of bright paint-box buildings, parks full of crayon-coloured sculptures and museums stuffed with crazy modern art, it’s a perfect break for all the family

-year-old Magnus opted for that one. The aqua park – the outing I thought would be the outright winner – was only runner-up. I was surprised because last summer I thought we’d covered every fun family holiday experience to be had: camping in a friend’s field, zoo