How to travel to far-flung foreign lands without feeling fearful…Begin with a country that you know is safe but that is foreign. So if you really want to have a cultural experience go someplace that is kind of traveling for beginners – you

the Spirit Suites, stunning two-bedroom suites, ideal for families.Small children can run amok in the well-equipped Playroom with its own sandpit, water area and storytelling corner. A must-do activity is going junior off-road driving in mini Land Rovers

above is the Minack Theatre, which is well worth a visit. Visit www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk2. Crackington Haven, Cornwall This ideal spot for families has a gently shelving beach in an enclosed bay; the upper beach is mainly pebble, with rock pools along

The ingredients for the best family holiday? How about five-star pampering for Mummy, peace and quiet (and a great wine list) for Daddy, fun and games for the children, adventures for all and… 5am wake-up calls. Ah yes, there is that slight downside

, which specialises in small group travel and offers several family tours worldwide. The company uses ethical supply chains, ensuring it pays local producers fairly and works closely with the surrounding communities. Indigenous guides are used wherever

’s antiquities. Hotels are geared up for year-round travel, with heated pools and indoor facilities if the days turn cool. Stay either at the chic Almyra in Paphos, a baby-friendly hotel that can provide all your baby equipment on arrival (www

1. JUNE 4-6 Wychwood, Gloucestershire Nominated best family festival (every year!), the line up here includes the Levellers, The South and King Creosote. There will also be over 100 events and workshops including circus skills, puppet shows