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Snow luxury in Verbier
By Junior on 09/08/2011 10:40:17
The ski resort of Verbier in the Swiss Alps is recognised as one of the finest off-piste destinations in the world, and now it can add world-class family facilities to its reputation
The Verbier ski schools offer skiing classes for children aged five and upwards. And for younger children and toddlers, there is also plenty to enjoy, including husky sledge rides with Swiss Mountain Spirit and toboggan rides on the nursery slopes
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Dragons and golf to be discovered in Wales
By Junior on 22/11/2012 12:46:33
From Portmeirion to Newport, discover activities to suit your family
room with sofa bed. It was first used for Edward VII when he came to Wales for his investiture in 1936 and overlooks the tidal estuary and mountains beyond.Families staying at the castle have free access to all Portmeirion Village’s facilities including
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Wales’s Famous Five
By Junior on 18/08/2011 11:37:29
Admire the Famous Five locations in Wales with grand hotels, fairytale castles, rural retreats, urban resorts and coastal destinations
Arenig Mountain. This is really a land of legends, giants, fairies, witches and wizards and mythical creatures who inhabit the lakes and mountains. Families can make their home in their own Feather Down Farm tent, which is a bit like living in your
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The great safari… in Surrey
By Junior on 05/08/2011 10:22:12
Meet beautiful animals at Chessington World of Adventures and stay at a superb safari-themed Holiday Inn
and zoo for two days.Visit www.chessington.comYou may also be interested in our article about Sponsoring a mountain gorilla in our Travel section.
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Idyllic islands
By Junior on 17/08/2011 14:45:15
Sail away to a gorgeous island destination...
Magical MauritiusThis pretty Indian Ocean island with its lush mountains, fine beaches and coral reef, is renowned for its hospitality and nature reserves. There’s an incredible choice of resorts, but the local Beachcomber Tours is still among
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Austrian adventures
By Junior on 23/08/2011 17:07:55
If you fancy a skiing holiday with a few more exciting winter sports thrown in for good measure, then visit the beautiful Brand Valley in Austria
To experience interior design that’s almost as beautiful as the stunning surrounding mountain scenery, stay at the Walliserhof hotel, which has host of differently designed rooms that are all chic in their own unique way, such as the pure white
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Sydney: an ideal city break
By Junior on 25/08/2011 14:34:54
With its laid-back beach lifestyle, abundant natural attractions and friendly locals, Sydney is the ultimate family-friendly city break
Harbour’s foreshore – in November, the Sculpture By The Sea exhibition is a family favourite – and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains are only 90 minutes away. Austravel has a range of packages, including a ten-night October half-term Active
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Tots to Italy
By Junior on 26/08/2011 12:59:12
Tots to France has now expanded its successful child-friendly villas to Italy with the launch of Tots to Italy
are located in small picturesque hilltop villages and are generally within easy reach of the mountains and the sea and just an hour’s drive from the airport.Every property provides family necessities, such as sterilisers, blenders, cots, plastic crockery, baby
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Glam it up at the Four Seasons, Dublin
By Junior on 22/11/2012 13:16:13
The grand Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin will impress the whole family
and babysitting.The concierge will help you arrange bicycling, hill and mountain walking, a museum or art trail, horseback riding or a visit to Viking Splash Tours. And they can even arrange a picnic basket, too. Family rooms cost from £384 per night
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A taste of the real Tuscany
By Junior on 25/09/2012 14:43:22
Catch some late-autumn rays in tremendous Tuscany
inhabitants – the Romans and Etruscans – abound. Why not leave the car behind and hire mountain bikes to explore the area? The apartments, furnished in typical Tuscan style, sleep from two to eight. Prices start from £960 for a family of four staying seven
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