to that the short temperament of a toddler and it is not surprising that travel related tantrums are a common occurrence.Although flying with young families can certainly be a daunting prospect, the key to a stress free sojourn is all in the preparation. Senior

Located 25 miles off the Cornish coastline, it features white sandy beaches, azure waters and tropical plants. The club consists of 12 luxury beachfront houses that have been built so you can step out of your house and into a restaurant, a spa or onto the sand. Houses are availab...

Coloured shades can transform a room’s atmosphere, and the fabulous Fly light by Kartell has nine transparent colours as well as opaque black or white. It works wonderfully in a tryptich, but is also stunning as a solo piece. £123 each from Aria.

Festival fever...No festival is complete without a string of bunting gently fluttering in the summer breeze. This delightful home-made pattern in rainbow colours is the perfect craft project for you to make together, and the plain flags give your child a chance to get creative by...

Showing support for our national Olympic and Paralympic 2012 teamsAs 2012 begins to pick up pace our thoughts are turning ever more towards the impending London Olympic and Paralympic Games. As the official clothing and homeware supplier for the London 2012 Games, high street gia...

Soar to gorgeous heights with the nostalgic, summer clothing collection from British label Belle & Boo. Featuring the magical world of bob haired Belle and her rabbit friend Boo, this 50s style cotton dress features a cute kite shaped secret pocket on the back – perfect for small...

to be strapped into his seat, but a little philosophical pragmatism can go a long way when flying with young children. Think yourself into a positive can-do frame of mind, get organized as much as possible – forewarned is forearmed and all that – and your holiday

Luxury Asian hotel group Shangri-La has introduced a new series of children’s activities at its resort hotels. For example, at the Rasa Sentosa in Singapore, children can learn juggling, yoga, rock climbing and flying trapeze; at the Tanjung Aru

The Hollywood hunkOrlando BloomVoted Most Stylish Celebrity Father last year, Bloom and his model wife, Miranda Kerr, make stunning parents to one-year-old Flynn. More than just a pretty face, however, Bloom is also Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, a Buddhist and an environmental camp...

-chair will be an invaluable ally.  Do remember to bring the carry case for the push-chair if you have one, as this will mean you can store the chair in the overhead luggage space whilst you fly.Entertainment on the goRegardless of your usual television policy and however