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Christmas markets in Europe
By Junior on 08/08/2011 10:34:35
Get your family into the festive spirit at some of Europe’s Christmas markets
Tallinn in Estonia has a picture-perfect one in the medieval Town Hall square featuring everything from fine knits to roast pork. Three nights at the Kalev Spa costs from £359 per adult and £98 per child (www.balticholidays.com). The Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, has a l...
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The Italian jaunt
By Junior on 11/08/2011 14:40:53
Riding in a gondola and scooting down water slides are sure to deliver an idyllic family holiday, so prepare yourselves for Italy’s floating world
The results of my informal Family Holiday Highlights Survey took me by surprise. Devised and carried out by myself – the mother of three children, aged ten, nine and five – it involved one simple question: what was the best day of your Italian
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Junior's guide to superb Spain
By Junior on 30/08/2011 17:25:30
Spain and its islands have everything you need for the perfect family holiday – beaches, sunshine, culture and locals who love children
Of all the great European cultures, that of Spain is one of the most accessible to families. Children will love the colours of the flamenco dance or experimenting with delicious tapas and colourful paella. The whitewashed villages and ruined castles
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Denmark: Land of plenty
By Junior on 30/08/2011 11:22:57
There’s more than mermaids, Vikings and Lego to this Scandinavian country. Something is rocking in the state of Denmark – and it involves fun for all the family
Three years ago, we went on our first two-week holiday in Denmark and it wasn’t long before we had a family mantra. “Oh wow, I love this place.” It was used as the children discovered the Jacuzzi on the first night in the coastal summer house we
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Italian adventure
By Junior on 02/08/2011 17:59:36
As well as beautiful locations, the Campania region in southern Italy also has sites of historical interest
609 0889; www.adventurecompany.co.ukOur Europe section has more excellent holiday ideas.
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Six fantastic European destinations
By Junior on 12/08/2011 11:49:50
Comfortingly close to home, yet there’s an enticing world of difference in culture, cuisine, sights and sunshine in Europe
CroatiaWhy visit? Of all the countries in Eastern Europe, Croatia is the one that cries out “family holiday”. Not only is its beautiful coast bathed in crystal-clear waters and warm sunshine, but it is also endowed with enough islands and cultural
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Perfectly Parisian
By Junior on 11/08/2011 17:29:13
There’s something romantic about renting a classic apartment in the middle of Paris, and Holiday Lettings has a huge range of accommodation in the French capital
A 17th-century apartment on the doorstep of the Louvre sleeps four and includes free internet access for £688 per week. Or go for a Left Bank rooftop duplex apartment, from £1,585 per week, near the Luxembourg Gardens where children can sail model boats and ride on the vintage ca...
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Peace in Sicily
By Junior on 08/08/2011 12:13:01
Have a lovely literary break at the Poets’ Corner in Sicily
To truly experience peace on Earth this Christmas, head to Enna in central Sicily and stay at the tranquil Poets’ Corner – the seven-bedroom, four-bathroom former holiday home of the aristocratic Grimaldi family. It sleeps 12 and was designed as a
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Heidi-high adventure in the Alps
By Junior on 02/08/2011 16:14:57
Visit the awesome mountain in Switzerland
Walk between the pretty mountain villages of Kandersteg, Adelboden and Lenk in the Bernese Oberland to relive the charming story of Heidi on Inntravel’s Swiss Mountain Trails family holiday in Switzerland. Families can explore at their own pace
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Rhodes Island routes
By Junior on 25/08/2011 16:31:05
If you’re dreaming of a Greek getaway this summer, there’s good news on the horizon, with easyJet having taken over routes to Rhodes after purchasing GB Airways
easyJet are offering four flights a week from London Gatwick on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer. Rhodes has something for all the family – ancient history, beaches, shopping and wonderful walks and cruises
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