There is everything you need for children – such as toys or potties – along with extras, such as babysitting, and spa treatments. The latest properties include The Finca la Luci in Andalucia, Spain, which sleeps up to 14 and the Casas Migjorn in Menorca – three villas which sleep...

Prices start at £513 per night for a three-bedroom villa at Karma Kandara, including a private pool, garden and complimentary children’s club and babysitting services.For more details, visit www.karmaresorts.com

As well as adopting eco-friendly practices, such as only using recycled paper, Kimpton also caters for families – with suggestions for activities in New York and a free gift on arrival for young guests. Thomson Worldwide offers three nights

, books, DVDs, Lego and a doll’s house, plus there’s an outdoor area with a sandpit and playhouse. There are some child-friendly horses for riding and experienced trainers for trots around the park. Children up to three eat for free and, for ages four

Made using certified organic botanicals, this range cares not just for your baby’s skin, but the planet too. Shampoos, washes and lotions come in soft soothing scents, such as chamomile and lavender. Earth Friendly Baby Range from £1.79

, such as organic cotton and wool. Check labels to see that natural, water or vegetable dyes were used. 3 Research and reuseThere are plenty of excellent companies offering stylish, eco-friendly furniture. But it’s even better to reuse and recycle, so see if you can

gastropubs and restaurants, families seeking a revitalising yet still chilled-out start to the year should find this chic little island fits the bill nicely.For eco friendly luxury accomodation, try Niton Barns, located in the picturesque village of Niton

1 Reduce, reuse, recycle The detritus of just one junior school pupil’s packed lunch generates a huge 30kg of waste per school year!2 Get rid of unnecessary packaging If you must wrap sandwiches, use recycled aluminium foil (£2.95 from www.ecotopia.co.uk) and then take it to your...

bring you our top five tips for having an eco-friendly children’s party. No more paper platesAs tempting as it can be to sweep everything into the wheelie bin after a children’s soireé , eco-savvy parents should make the switch from disposable

1 Travel with friendsIf you must use a car, start a lift-share scheme with other parents. You will lower emissions, and save money on petrol, too.2 Be proactivePut a piece in the school bulletin or website inviting parents to join your scheme