GlasgowGLASGOW IS AN energetic, gutsy city whose face has almost been wiped clean of its 19th-century industrial grime. These days, the city houses some of the greatest art collections in Britain, has the biggest shopping centre outside London

and seafront splendour, soon fell into disrepair and became better known for its depressing boarding houses, decrepit architectural gems and rowdy pier arcades. Today, while the seaside town retains its fan club of hen weekenders, the city has also become

BarcelonaThis is a city that could have been designed for children, by children. With its mix of bright paint-box buildings, parks full of crayon-coloured sculptures and museums stuffed with crazy modern art, it’s a perfect break for all the family

Italians love children, make the best gelato and love eating al fresco – these facts alone are enough to make Rome the perfect family city break. For a laid-back day with younger children, head to the Villa Borghese Gardens in the city centre

Dublin may be known as a party city but it's also fabulously fun with children, whether it's a visit to an interactive museum or a family-friendly festival.Dublin Zoo Phoenix Park, Dublin 8. Tel: 00 353 1 474 8900; www.dublinzoo.ie. Set in the vast

We’ll always have ParisIf the song is anything to go by, you’ll love Paris in the springtime. When it comes to sightseeing, the Notre Dame is stunning, and whilst this stark Gothic icon may not be an obvious choice for children, a gargoyle hunt made it a firm favourite during our...

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in Verona was a bit of a gamble. After all, family holidays are always a fine balancing act – trying to gauge which activities will work for children and which for adults: often not the same ones. Bang in the middle of the city, it is one of the world’s best

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AFTER NINE HOURS of movies, food and a few snoozes, we landed in the Sunshine State, where – right on cue – the sun was blazing. But we were about to embark on our wettest holiday ever… Our hotel, the Renaissance Resort, was situated a stone’s throw