The gorgeously decorated Yellowbird villa on the island of Mustique provides a perfect destination for a family holiday. Originally designed by the famous theatrical designer Oliver Messel, it just oozes style. Dine on delicious Caribbean

A bustling metropolis between glorious mountains and the vast Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is perfectly placed to provide a great family holiday. Go hiking or cycling, whale-watching or shopping, and you can’t miss a visit to the huge Chinatown

India is a feast for the senses – from the magical Taj Mahal to the wildlife of Ranthambore National Park, every moment is a potential photo opportunity. To help your budding Baileys hone their skills, The Adventure Company’s family photography

for a family of four costs from $11,158, including all meals and activities. Another great ranch to visit is Elkin Creek in British Colombia and you'll find lots more exciting holiday ideas in Junior's Guide to Exciting Ranches.

Yuletide-inspired spa treatments on offer for grown-ups in the beachside “bohios”, to help you recover from the festivities. As well as the hotel, there are three private villas available and if you’re planning a family get-together, you can hire out

Parents can recharge their batteries while children frolic on the beach at the Kempinski Hotel, Soma Bay, by the Red Sea. From windsurfing to pampering spa treatments… you decide how energetic you want to be. Families can also discover the joys

encounters and haunted trails. Bushbaby Travel offers a five-night break at the Hotel Palomar for a family of four (two children under 12) in a Family Room from £2,650 (including flights from Heathrow). If you're interested in holidays Stateside, we've picked

Swap your ski jacket for waterskis with a stay at Beachcomber’s Shandrani Resort & Spa in Mauritius. Winner of the Junior Design Award 2011 for Best International Hotel, it’s an ideal option for active families because of its huge range of land

Ranch ’n’ Beach holiday with one week at Paws Up, then a stop in Boston, and another five nights at Cape Cod – from £9,200 for a family of four. Loved Montana and Cape Cod, why not give Awesome Orlando a try?

Located on a sandy beach overlooking secluded lagoons and a river, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic has three children’s swimming pools with slides, a children’s club, arcade centre and playground. Family Level