For fabulous family bonding experiences, try some of these inspired options:- The Adventure Company Work at an orphanage in Vietnam for 17 days from £1,599 per adult; £1,449 per child. Tel: 0845 450 5316.- Global Vision International Work

There’s no end of family-friendly websites with a European focus, but if you need advice about North America and the Caribbean, check out www.ciaobambino.com, which is run by Amie O’Shaughnessy, a travel-mad mother based in San Francisco’s Bay Area

Whether you need inspiration, advice or a bargain, visit these family-friendly websites:- For inspiration: www.101holidays.co.uk Packed with holiday ideas, traveller reviews and a Family Holiday search facility. - For the beach: www

According to a survey of families who had embarked on one of Explore’s Family Adventures tours, children’s favourite places to stay were in a tipi at Bryce Canyon in the United States, and The Ice Hotel in Sweden. The exciting experiences

Often, you’re at your weakest when you hire a car on holiday, tired and stressed after a flight. Here are some dos and don’ts to help make the process a little easier:- Don’t book the smallest car available just because it’s cheap – remember you have luggage, too, and possibly a ...

yourself of the glorious time you’re going to have when you get to your final destination.See our Tips & advice section for more holiday suggestions.

and the best nannies. Elegant Resorts has also launched Families, a special lifestyle guide offering advice on family holidays around the world including the Caribbean, Europe, Far East and Indian Ocean.To order or download a copy, tel: 01244 897538 or visit

to the site? There is almost always a long walk from the car park to the festival site, so find out where the family car park is located – it will offer you much better access. - What food is available? Ask about the range of food available onsite, and even

for them and I adore seeing them outdoors, making instant friends and charging around in a gang. Children love the change that camping brings to the family dynamic. Those who naturally lead at home don’t necessarily do so under canvas and this makes

Here are the best companies offering the perfect setting for a chic family gathering. - www.thebigdomain.com Specialises in houses all over the UK for hosting large parties.- www.thebighouseco.com Offers three beautiful historic houses in Somerset