You could argue that there has never been a better time to travel abroad, as bargains are abundant this summer. Next year may not be so good. After all, if the economy recovers, holidays will go up in price; if the situation doesn’t improve

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Esprit Holidays's brochure offers weeks in Switzerland, France and Austria, with Esprit Nurseries for babies and toddlers and Esprit Alpies Clubs (ages three to six, and seven to 11 years) – ideal when parents want to tackle a more extreme sport

The annual family holiday is a great British tradition. Parents need a respite from workplace pressures, and children also benefit from the opportunity to explore new places and face new challenges. For some children, those challenges may include

If you’re taking a holiday with grandparents, www.grannylook.com should be your first stop, as it’s packed with tips and advice.“Most children don’t care whether they’re playing on a beach in Florida or Norfolk,” says website founder Juliet Hambro

If your child adores cricket, or spends morning to night with a paintbrush in hand, then you’ll love the nannies you can employ from Holiday Nanny. This agency has 70 nannies – many of whom have a speciality. There are musical, sporty or creative

Family holidays can take a lot of preparation, so the thought of having someone else organise the finer details can be very appealing. Well, that’s just 
what’s on offer with the Family Concierge Service by Elegant Resorts. Virtually 
any request

Travelling with a family can be stressful but for a single parent it can all seem like too much. Specialist tour operator Small Families offers group holidays for single parents to various European destinations.Tel: 01763 226567 or visit their new

, live-in butler and chef. It sleeps ten and costs £8,400 (including B&B and drinks) to hire during the high season (October to March) through Ultimate Family Hideaways.Check out Junior's guide to Top holiday villas in our Tips & advice section.

Set amid the old-style charms of the Cotswolds, Bruern Cottages are the perfect combination of quaint charm and homely luxury. Owned by the Hon Judy Astor, the cluster of a dozen residences were formerly stables, though you’d never guess it by the sumptuous interiors – Colefax An...