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

and do their own thing every now and then as well.What’s your favourite childhood holiday memory? It would have to be sailing trips in the Med. There is nothing to beat leaping on and off boats with friends and family, except perhaps skiing with them

qualified Scott Dunn private nanny. We can also help parents with the holiday packing too, ensuring the villa is fully stocked with all the baby essentials on arrival. * Family beach/summer holiday Pine Cliffs, Portugal is a fantastic family-friendly resort

Travel advice from Jackie Chicken, Sales Specialist and mother of Imogen, 20 months  What’s your recipe for the perfect family holiday?The key is research, making sure you visit your desired destination at the right time. It is also important

friends if at all possible – with small children you’ll probably only get one week’s use.5. Relax and enjoy yourselves It’s a family holiday in a beautiful environment not a test of endurance! We can't over emphasis the importance of this last one. Think

and Lisa at The Primrose Bakery – one of them even custom-iced for our editor, Catherine (and yes, she did snaffle that one herself!).There were also some deliciously iced cupcakes with glittering snowflakes and festive cheer, courtesy of Baby-Friendly

to Josie at Glastonbury). The result? Camp Bestival, described as “a 1950s’ British holiday camp with a twist.” So what’s the vibe? As well as an eclectic musical offering (headliners this year include Happy Mondays, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang

be more encouraged to dine out in restaurants? Yes of course, it's lovely to see families out enjoying good food. Carluccio's is very family-friendly.Antonio Carluccio will be sharing more of his passions for food and Italy and Destinations, The Holiday

to whether you want your green salad starter with or without dressing, and whether you want your steak rare, medium… or well done (if you dare risk the disdain of the waitress). The accompanying frites are also naturally French. On a sunny bank holiday Monday

rockers Ash, hip-hop meastro Roots Manuva and indie darlings The Pigeon Detectives. The site also boasts family-friendly amenities (which means nice clean toilets). Wychwood Festival,Cheltenham RacecourseJune 8-10 Nominated Best Family Festival for every