treasure hunt to find the hotel’s mascot, Pistache. Children will also want to get their hands on the icy canvas in the foyer. Families of four can stay from €1,460 per night, which includes breakfast, petit fours (for adults), sweets (for children), a Kid’s

The Kempinski MarbellaA yearly average temperature of 20°C and a two-hour flight makes Marbella the perfect year-round family retreat. The Kempinski Kids' Club, for children aged four to 12, offers a variety of daily activities ranging from clay

. exploring the lovely garden and all the other little luxuries, such as slippers and bathrobes. The Fairytale in Bruges package offers two nights in a superior junior suite for two adults and one child from €753 until September 30, 2010, including breakfast

A 17th-century apartment on the doorstep of the Louvre sleeps four and includes free internet access for £688 per week. Or go for a Left Bank rooftop duplex apartment, from £1,585 per week, near the Luxembourg Gardens where children can sail model

gardens, a separate children’s pool and a private beach. Six nights at the Kempinski Hotel costs £23,500 for a family of four.For more information, tel: 00 39 092 367 5000; www.kempinski-sicily.com

Residence Terme di Sorano is a cluster of villas and apartments set atop a hill in the Maremma area of Southern Tuscany, where you can imagine you’re in your own Tuscan village. Surrounded by woods and lawns, just relax in the picturesque gardens

– handy if you want to go for a beauty treatment.I am hardly adverse to spas on holiday and the Finisterra Spa hit the spot. Meaning “end of the earth” (due to Martinhal being on the southwestern tip of Europe), Finisterra is set in its own tranquil garden

service. Tel: 01332 880413 and quote “Junior”.The Lantana resort is a great way to experience Sardinia. The hotel now has six new garden apartments and even more children’s activities. From £863 per person for seven nights departing July 6, including

Set in the lush lands of the Loire, this historic luxury château hotel takes fairytale castle and ups the ante with beautiful bedrooms and extensive grounds. Beyond its turreted Renaissance stone walls are sprawling gardens with trees for climbing

relaxation in a parent/child massage in the spa. Prices from €272 per night for a two-bedroom Grand Deluxe Garden house. For more details, tel: +351 282 240 200; www.martinhal.comRead more... Cosy up in an Alpine country retreatEnjoy year round sunshine