Dishing up fresh and healthy food from around the globe, Giraffe has a menu of mini dishes for under-sevens, plus a Young Adults menu to make older children feel special. Kids Placemats provide table-top entertainment.

of stylish two- and four-bedroom apartments set in striking cubed blocks along with shops, restaurants, bars and the four-star Signinahotel. From £719 per week for a two-bedroom apartment.Visit www.rocksresort.comCheck out our Family-friendly skiing

Easily accessible by ferry from Harwich to Esbjerg, the beaches here are often over a mile wide. The best areas are on the west coast island of Rømø where there are lots of swimming and paddling spots. The beach at Sønderstrand is also great for sailing and flying kites. The area...

To find a good family holiday chalet, ask a few questions… Have you seen the chalet? If not, how can they help with your needs? How easy is it to get to and from the pistes, restaurants, ski school or children’s club? Are the staff qualified

The resort boasts a children’s club with activities including golf, go-karting, tennis, and horse riding. There are also restaurants with foods from around the world. Until October 31, a family of four can enjoy seven nights in an apartment for £1

The cruise line’s European voyages offer families the chance to experience historical places, such as Venice, Barcelona and Rome. On board there’s a swimming pool as well as a watersports platform for launching kayaking and waterskiing expeditions

Set within the 1,000-year-old walls that once housed the noble Chigi Saracini family of Siena, Castel Monastero is a Tuscan retreat. Originally a monastery, the resort will have 76 guest rooms and suites, as well as the Castel Monastero villa

When it comes to holidaying with young children, Center Parcs is ideal. Cars are banned from the main grounds, so it’s a great place for young children to learn to ride a bike. There is also family pony-trekking, cartoon making, tots’ tennis, teddy

and there is free buggy hire and baby listening service. And to unwind after day of activity? Try a pampering treatment in the Ocean Breeze Spa or dinner at Jamie Oliver’s nearby Fifteen restaurant. One week at the Sands Resort costs from £686 for a family of four

nights costs £2,970 per week for a family of four.Alternatively, opt for the Serendip Select hotel near the resort of Turunç that boasts an excellent restaurant and private beach. Seven nights cost £3,160 for a family of four.Tel: 020 7722 2288; www