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An Autumn Cottage Break in the Lake District
By Sykes Cottages on 22/08/2012 09:07:38
A holiday filled with beautiful autumnal colours and crisp morning walks courtesy of Sykes Cottages
Windermere showcases the wildlife of the world’s lakes, including the UK, and makes a great family day out, rain or sun.If history is more your style, than a visit to Muncaster Castle won’t be a disappointment. The oldest parts of this ancient castle were
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Family Ski Season Highlights 2010-2011
By Lizzie Wells on 05/10/2010 12:31:01
Junior round-up of some of our favourite family ski resorts and destinations
There is nothing like seeing your child whizzing down their first nursery slope. Staggering how, in such a short space of time, they crack it – low centre of gravity and no fear seems to be a winning combination.The pleasures of a family ski trip
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Desirable destinations
By Sue Bryant on 18/10/2007 10:49:57
Super-chic or eco-cool, here are perfect destinations for all your family holidays
adopting an elephant for a day and learning about Thai boxing and yoga. There’s also an opportunity to go on a night safari for families into the jungle and join a hands-on cooking class with the executive chef. Tel: 0066 53 888 888, ext 8827, www.mandarinoriental.com
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Choosing the perfect ski holiday for all the family
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/10/2010 13:18:50
Want the perfect family ski trip? All it takes is a bit of careful preparation and some tips from the experts
travel time which is potentially the most stressful part of any holiday. Don’t rule out driving or taking the train – for some families these can be great ways to get to the mountains and can add to the great adventure.2. Choose your childcare If you
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May/June Half-term events for Scotland
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:50:30
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
madcap jester are all thrown into the mix as Stirling Castle opens its gates for a weekend of fun.Find out what's happening this half-term in the North, South, Midlands, London, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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The Designer Behind The BabyBjörn Miracle
By Kelly Beswick on 20/05/2012 10:57:34
David Thalén, designer of the award winning BabyBjörn Miracle, on what makes a great infant carrier
the test families I meet every day, on top of that I found out I was going to be a father in the process. What three words best describe the Miracle? Embracing, flexible and comfortable
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Kent And East Sussex Railway
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 14:26:17
The joy is the journey and the destination in this history-rich enclave of old England
hosts special A Day Out With Thomas events when children can board the Thomas The Tank Engine train.Star attractions The pedal car models by Bugatti, Jaguar, Maserati and Lotus will excite speed demons large and small, although in reality their top speed
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First-time family skiers take to the Swiss slopes
By Catherine Hudson on 07/12/2012 17:05:38
Sian Michaelson and family review skiing in the Swiss resort of Laax
of hours in the morning at the local ski school. That morning is now part of our family folklore – the tale of how Sophia was chucked out of ski school by lunchtime, and nope we’re not talking about ASBO behaviour here – just a five-year-old who couldn
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Perfect picnics
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 13:10:46
Set the family up for an afternoon at one of these 10 gorgeous picnic spots
in the country, this is a lovely zen zone for a family picnic. Tel: 01672 539250 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk4. Richmond Park, Greater LondonYou’re sure to find a quiet spot among the ancient trees of London’s largest Royal Park; afterwards, visit
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Junior's guide to the exotic Far East
By Junior on 15/08/2011 16:30:54
Finding famous dragons, wandering around waterfalls, waving at wild elephants, a trip to the Far East will be an unforgettable family holiday
for adventure holidays, from exploring the Great Wall of China to visiting a Thai hill tribe.Explore’s family programme includes China, Thailand and the 16-day Indonesian Volcanoes and Dragons Schooner Adventure, centred around nine nights aboard a traditional
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