The last time I went to Butlins I was 11, it was at Barry Island with my school, we stayed in rather nasty chalets and it was cold and grey. I remember the soggy white bread with the cooked breakfast we had every morning, trying fencing (being very proud to be one of only two gir...

can spot some more distinctive black and white creatures: the local penguin colonies who waddle across the rocks before diving into the Atlantic waters beyond Cape Point. A seven-night trip with Southern Africa Travel staying at Sanbona and Last Word

A super safari in ZambiaFor a unique safari experience that combines both adventure and luxury, it’s hard to beat the Tongabezi Lodge in Zambia. Its Activities Manager will ensure that children have the opportunity to track wildlife, go fishing, take part in specially tailored to...

and tranquillity. With 360 degree windows crowned by contrasting panels of stained glass, the bright sunlight floods in, highlighting the elaborate curtains of ivy which cascade down the walls. It’s a welcome sight for the weary traveller, and augurs well for a

At the Elkin Creek in British Colombia, half of the ranch hands are from the Xeni Gwet’in First Nation tribe. So a visit here is a great opportunity for children to get an insight into Native America. Ride across sacred trails, go looking for wild horses in the Brittany Triangle,...

at the Intercontinental Aphrodite Hills Hotel, including B&B, transfers and flights with Easyjet. Book with W&O Travel Kids in the Med, tel. 0845 277 3300.AlmyraThis chic boutique hotel in Paphos, part of the Thanos Hotels group, is very popular with stylish families

Can't get enough Lego? A day at Legoland not quite sufficient to see and do everything you want to see and do? For those enthusiasts who live and breathe Lego, they can now sleep in a Lego themed room, dine in a restaurant served by a Lego chef, and chomp of Lego chips! Oh yes, t...

is romantically candlelit. During holidays, excellent activities are laid on for free, so petite potters, gardeners, treasure-hunters and master chefs in the making can be delightfully edutained while you do nothing more strenuous than order a poolside glass

Where? St Ives.Why go there? St Ives is a pretty town overlooking soft white sand beaches. It has also just been voted the Best UK Seaside Town at the British Travel Awards.Children will love... Simply rock-pooling and building sandcastles

of the gorgeoussuites, done in shades of white, peppermint, jet black or purple andcopper, each one with a double bath at the foot of the bed. But ifyou’re travelling as a family, there are two cool cottages in thegrounds, one sleeping five and one sleeping six