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A family's pick of Peru
By Catherine Hudson on 13/05/2013 14:15:00
Treat your family to the trip of a lifetime, to visit Machu Picchu
Hotel Monasterio, PeruTake the trip of a lifetime and visit Machu Picchu in Peru during June, when the crowds are smaller and the weather is dry. Your child will be fascinated by the 550-year-old citadel that spans 116 square miles.Hotel Monasterio sits on the site of Inca Amaru ...
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The best family events in May
By Fiona McKim on 13/05/2013 14:21:00
Fun and fascinating days out for your family this month
4th The rites of springJoin in the May Day celebrations at Eastbury Manor House in Essex, where regal fancy dress is encouraged, historical music shall fill the garden and a twirl round the Maypole may prove irresistible. Tel: 020 8724 1002; www.nationaltrust.org.uk5th A jolly ni...
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Five of the best nutty family breakfasts
By Fiona McKim on 10/05/2013 11:54:55
Healthy and delicious nut butters make perfect granola, muffins and more
Cashew Butter and Honey Breakfast MuffinsIngredients275g self raising flour50g oats1tsp baking powder100g Sultanas2 eggs100g runny honey2 bananas, mashed100g Meridian Cashew Butter (Smooth or Crunchy)50g butter, melted200ml milkMakes 12 muffinsMethod1. Preheat the oven to 190...
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All-inclusive Cumbrian calm
By Catherine Hudson on 13/05/2013 13:42:15
Enjoy the lap of luxury, with a chef, a driver and a host to tend to your family's every need
£880 per night. For details, visit beechhouseholidays.comRead more...The best family events in MayHow to make your kite reach new heightsFamily adventures on the Isle of Wight
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Picnic ideas: Good Old Sausage Rolls
By Tori Finch on 10/05/2013 15:46:50
A tasty party snack or perfect picnic bite for your family
There’s nothing quite like a good old sausage roll. Every children’s party I have ever been to has included sausage rolls – and indeed many an adult soirée too. Though they can seem a little retro, sausage rolls are making a comeback, along with all those other Seventies’ dishes ...
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The myth of the wicked stepmother
By Alex Lloyd on 07/05/2013 12:37:02
She’s a villain as old as time – but modern families would benefit from banishing this stereotype to the realm of fairytales
, could turn up the heat on the family melting pot and send emotions bubbling over. “The truth is no one wants a stepmother and no one wants to be one either,” says Wednesday. “But there are ways to make it work.”Wednesday’s first action was to turn
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Budding artists in beautiful Florence
By Catherine Hudson on 13/05/2013 13:56:20
Encourage your blossoming Henry Moore, in the heart of artistic Italy
The Hotel Savoy, FlorenceYour child can create her very own Pinocchio at the Hotel Savoy in Florence.During a three-hour workshop by a renowned artisan, she will be taught arts and crafts skills typical of the culture of Florence to create her own wooden masterpiece.The marionett...
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Caribbean creativity at the Verandah Resort & Spa
By Catherine Hudson on 13/05/2013 13:30:27
Get arty, in a luxurious and tropical location
The Verandah Resort & SpaBeaches and books go together like, well, jelly and ice cream. Combine them both at The Verandah Resort & Spa in Antigua during the month of June, where author and illustrator Ed Vere will be in residence. As well as live drawing workshops, readings and q...
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Mini fashionistas take Manhattan, via The Carlyle
By Catherine Hudson on 13/05/2013 14:20:00
Fashionable reads, cupcakes and an iPad Mini - what more could one dream of?
The Carlyle in New YorkMini fashionistas will be in their element at The Carlyle in New York.The Manhattan hotel has partnered with Kelly Florio Kasouf, author of bestselling books The Super Adventures Of Sophie And The City.Young guests will receive signed copies of two books, a...
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Exclusive Q&A with theatre director Sally Cookson
By Sophie Westnedge on 13/05/2013 14:53:22
Theatre director gives Junior her thoughts on stage adaptations and introducing children to the world of plays...
are the differences in creating something for families compared to an adult audience? What needs to be taken into consideration?A. I’m not sure there are many differences in the way I create work for families compared to adults. I always try and find the most
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