, the resort boasts the Pirates Island waterpark with waterslides, lazy river and water canons, as well as paddle boarding, banana boats and lawn chess.The Red Lane spa provides a sanctuary for those seeking rest and relaxation, with massages available

to a maximum of five minutes.Four- to six-year-oldsThese meditations can be more focused, with just a short time spent on tactile relaxation. Your child should be interested in the story of a guided meditation and the journey you are taking her on

Baan Taling Ngam ResortFollowing a $35 million renovation, the Baan Taling Ngam Resort on the island of Koh Samui has reopened. It has a "In The Know" concierge programme that can create personalised trips around Angthong National Marine Park and its unspoiled islands, while the ...

Castlemartyr Resort, CorkThe Castlemartyr Resort is just 25 minutes drive from Cork Airport and is a truly fairytale 17th century manor house. Set on Sir Walter Raleigh’s former estate, the resort has two gorgeous dogs, Earl and Countess, and guests can take them for walks during...

L'AlberetaLove is in the air at L’Albereta, when you treat yourself to this five-star hotel’s Family-Size Love offer. In the hills of Lombardy, overlooking Lake Iseo, parents can relax at the award-winning Chenot Spa or visit the Bellavista winery

1. Treat yourself to a lie-in If you are accustomed to leaping out of bed in the morning in order to get your children dressed and make them breakfast, then you must stop immediately. By doing these things for your children, you are making them dependent on you. You are also in d...

them with many academic skills, over-scheduling your child’s life takes her away from relaxing family time and socialising with peers, both of which are important for development. As well as this an overly anxious style of parenting may put undue stress

Schloss Elmau, BavariaSet in the beautiful Bavarian Alps, 100km south of Munich, Schloss Elmau offers the perfect sanctuary for frazzled families.The family spa is an oasis of calm with several saunas, relaxation areas, a tea lounge and pool

. Guests can go self-catering or enjoy the luxury hotel facilities - leaving more time to relax. Your child will be enthralled by magic shows, quizzes and treasure hunts - topped off by a visit from Mr Claus on Christmas Day.Prices start from £200 per night

in the CoolZone under the watchful eye of childcare specialists, while the new creche caters for children from four months to four years, leaving parents free to relax in the spa.Prices for a family of four start from £3,479 for seven nights, including flights