families. Seven nights from £4,995 for a family of four, including flights and accommodation but not excursions. Read Surviving The Long-haul Flight for the best tips on traveling with children.

Where? The bustling historic city ofShanghai.Why go there?Although it usually summons up visions of gleaming skyscrapers, this massive city is actually very child-friendly – and easy to get around. Children will love...The Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe

For the ultimate insider knowledge on Manhattan, try the Family Package at the Gramercy Park Hotel. Concierge David Moreno will custom craft a family itinerary especially for you, whether it’s designing skateboards at Paragon Sports or peace and quiet in the private Gramercy Park...

You’re guaranteed a white Christmas at the Amari Palm Reef Samui on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand – miles of dazzling white sand, that is, all lapped by brilliant blue sea. Average temperatures are 30˚C/86˚F and December to February is the island’s dry season, so Christmas is...

The small island retreat of Olhuveli Beach & Spa is located on the tip of the beautiful South Malé Atoll in the Maldives. A sandy beach and shallow blue lagoon surround the island, making for an idyllic aquatic playground. Your child will also love the schools of fish that swim r...

During summer holidays at Nonsuch Bay resort in Antigua, young Swallows and Amazons can spend a day on an island. Young guests will build a fort with flotsam, hunt for buried treasure and construct a raft using dry cactus flower stems. A seven-night stay for a family of four stay...

Listen to the sound of a steel band as you open your presents, build a sandcastle before you visit Father Christmas, and delight in the unveiling of a gingerbread house at Peter Island Resort & Spa inthe British Virgin Islands. There are even Yuletide-inspired spa treatments on o...

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 of Arabic cuisine together at cooke...

From learning to throw spears in Ecuador to kayaking in Andalucia, The Family Adventure Company offers holidays to stimulate and inspire. For example, introduce your child to a fascinating new culture with a tour of Morocco, taking in the buzz of vibrant Marrakech – where your ch...

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. In the heart of downtown Vancouver, Ro...