1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights when you get home. Paint them di...

Some of these methods use hard-boiled eggs and so these can be eaten afterwards. If you want to display your creations year after year, you’ll need to use blown eggs.To blow an eggUse a pin or a needle to make a hole in the fat end of an egg. Wiggle the needle around to make a ho...

Swap your ski jacket for waterskis with a stay at Beachcomber’s Shandrani Resort & Spa in Mauritius. Winner of the Junior Design Award 2011 for Best International Hotel, it’s an ideal option for active families because of its huge range of land

symbols of the season and ribbons in bows.3 Celebrate the seasonThere are many spring holidays from many cultures you can celebrate. May Day, Easter, Passover the Buddhist New Year and St George’s Day offer many possibilities for fun activities

Park Farmhouse. For the kids A good mix of arts, crafts, activities and entertainment, plus circus workshops and funky light shows; don’t forget to pack jazzy outfits for the fancy-dress night too. Nice flat terrain with no steep hills also makes

Autumn is the perfect time to get outside and into the woods, which are full of activities and adventures. 1. Find your own foodAutumn is a great time for taking the kids out foraging – and there’s nothing better than eating fruits and berries

light on. There he would sit gazing at the colourful bubbles until, in a stupor, he was put to bed. The beds themselves were, unfortunately, rather too narrow – all three kids fell out at least once (quick end to stupor there) and I was aware of having

Heston Blumenthal, Michelin-starred chefIf children are helping you cook, don’t expect them to make a dish from start to finish. It’s the interaction that’s the best thing – they can learn from you and you can learn from teaching them.Mimi Doe, author and founder of Spiritualpare...

for a family of four costs from $11,158, including all meals and activities. Another great ranch to visit is Elkin Creek in British Colombia and you'll find lots more exciting holiday ideas in Junior's Guide to Exciting Ranches.

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