magazine for three years on the trot from 2004–6, sadly we found our meal rather disappointing, saved only by the view and enchanting effect of watching Bangkok’s neon lights twinkling in the night sky.Alarm clock set good and early, we roused the following

Like many of my contemporaries, I spent many of my childhood holidays on family camping trips all over Europe. Back then, there were no children’s clubs, no electricity (just a Camping Gaz light and a mosquito candle) and certainly no television

and ambient lighting. At this point, Kit and Natasha are beside themselves at the prospect of playing with a Wii, something we have so far managed to avoid at home, while the thought of shooting some pool and drinking a beer later that evening, when my husband

Christmas events include carols, letter writing to Santa and a flying visit from the good man himself. Light Night December 2 Celebrate the arrival of the Christmas season in Oxford as the city comes alive with a buzzing evening of extravagant illuminations

High up in the hills of Florence sits pretty Piazzale Michealangelo. As the sun sets over the distant mountains and an orange light sweeps the city, it is easy to make out the familiar silhouettes of the Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo. The scene is set

running bright lights at night, and avoid using pesticides and herbicides. Family-friendly options include the White Pod, a stunning venue in the Swiss Alpes, and the Earthship, just outside Caen in Normandy – which both offer elements of luxury in eco

Hi, it's me, Joe.Woke up this morning and thought I had turned into a giant orange slug. Then I realised I was in my sleeping bag after my first night ever in a tent. So what's the first thing a boy does when he wakes up in his tent? Well, don

Spirit but done in Sinatra style by Paul Anka.For the finale, a flotilla of white balloons, illuminated with tiny lights inside, were freed into the black sky and floated skyward before disappearing with a faint flicker. The evening of festivities

sleeps) and ENERGETIC TODDLER (boisterous, bording on hyperactive). LIGHT DOMESTIC DUTIES (you'll be expected to cook and clean) and SOME BABY SITTING (we're out most nights). NON-SMOKER (we're fanatical about it since we gave up) and CLEAN DRIVER

Eloise in neon lights above the bed. The suite has two rooms, one for the erstwhile Eloise and one for her parents. Prices start at £637 per night. Look at our Travel section for lots of other fun holiday ideas.