Children are going mad for Madagascar as a result of the marvelous movie Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. So take them to the home of Alex the Lion and Gloria the Hippo on a family-friendly cruise with Costa Cruises, sailing from Mauritius

.The Victoria Secrets tour takes in the Great Ocean Road and the rainforests of Great Otway National Park and costs £1,595 for a family of four, not including flights.Tel: 020 7483 6555; www.bridgeandwickers.co.ukCheck out the rest of our Travel section for more

and talks, and a dedicated children’s zone, or take in a movie at the Mark Kermode Film Club. Dance and music classes and a Youth Zone for teens aged 11–17 years.Where to stay Pitch your own or go for the “comfy camping” option at Wigwam Sam’s majestic tipi

Boo! The month of October is underway and that means it's not long until Hallowe'en - a feast decidated to all things fearsome and frightening (all in the spirit of good old-fashioned fun, of course). To help you and your family enter

for families offering opportunities to create animation, make short films and discover the secrets of movie special effects in the interactive CinemaMagic live show.Not many people know this, but… The National Media Museum houses the first permanent giant IMAX

!What’s the secret of a successful family holiday? Careful planning, research, giving everyone lots of space and, of course, choosing the right holiday company!Three things you should always pack for a family holiday?1. iPad for watching movies/playing games

VTech Digital WorkshopsJuly 23–August 27 Explore, create and learn with VTech’s latest digital technology at The V&A Museum of Childhood.Summer at Maggie & RoseJuly 23–September 11South Kensington family club Maggie & Rose is hosting a summer full

child?Playing outdoors with my friends, making things with my dad in his workshop, reading and playing tennis. I also loved collecting old and special things and I still do today. What is your family time like?We like to go on adventures, exploring new

-haul flights, most airlines provide on-board goodie bags with a mix of comics, games, sunglasses and toys, which usually go down well, as well as family movies and children’s channels on the in-flight entertainment. Consider buying a seat for a child under two

Lots of hotels have a children’s club that is run either by hotel staff or by childcare reps from family tour operators, such as Powder Byrne and Scott Dunn. Those run by tour operators are usually only available in peak season, like half