that international travel with a young child can pose. Taking baby abroad though doesn’t have to be complicated, it simply needs a little extra planning – here’s our guide to planning a family friendly holiday. Location, location, locationTravelling with small

to stay at La Becca. ■ Book a European holiday between July 1 and August 18 with Canvas Holidays and receive a second half price. This means a family of four could enjoy a ten-night break from August 5 to the golden sands of Brittany in France, then seven

for HIV-infected children, and The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund – and provides details about these projects. All of the Bushbaby Travel programmes are tailor-made for families with young children.Of course, a holiday for the family needs to offer fun

, take part in specially tailored tours of nearby Victoria Falls and game drives and enjoy drumming sessions around the campfire. Bailey Robinson is offering a seven-night stay in the luxurious two-bedroom Garden Cottage from £11,550 for a family of four

Prices start at £513 per night for a three-bedroom villa at Karma Kandara, including a private pool, garden and complimentary children’s club and babysitting services.For more details, visit www.karmaresorts.com

Apprehensive would be the best way to describe my feeling about our imminent first trip to the mountains en famille.I was excited about getting back on the snowboard again, but sceptical about staying in a family specialist chalet hotel. What would

’s club. Activities include everything from cookie baking and painting to a pirate treasure hunt, plus there are plenty of sports on offer. Prestige Holidays is offering seven nights in two Deluxe Garden View rooms, including B&B, flights, private transfers

Dublin may be known as a party city but it's also fabulously fun with children, whether it's a visit to an interactive museum or a family-friendly festival.Dublin Zoo Phoenix Park, Dublin 8. Tel: 00 353 1 474 8900; www.dublinzoo.ie. Set in the vast

. Extend your stay The stunning five-star Stapleford Park country house hotel is less than 30 miles away from the festival site, and is family-friendly. Activities available include falconry and horse riding, as well as outdoor games like croquet. The spa

to enjoy the surrounding five acres of countryside, such as binoculars and magnifying glass. It costs from £609 for a week in June. See English Holidays for lots more places to stay close to home, and read our features Happy Campers and Cool Campsites