A holiday to the Swiss village of Gstaad conjures up images of skiing on snow-coated mountains. But visiting in summertime has its own charms, particularly if you stay at the luxe Gstaad Palace. There’s a host of top-class restaurants, a hamman

and port cellar. Even the new Caudalíe Vinotherapie Spa’s relaxing treatments extend the wine theme with the likes of the Cabernet Scrub. Michelin-star chef Ricardo Costa heads up the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, while spacious rooms enjoy views

the modern day luxuries you could wish for and offers easy access to all the nearby historical attractions, including the RSC and its fabulous Rooftop Restaurant, which was Highly Commended for family dining in our recent Junior Design Awards. After all

Beneath the stunning white facade of the Chapter Hotel in Montpellier, Cheltenham, beats a child-friendly heart with a new Family Package that sees children under 12 stay for free. Facilities include baby baths, high chairs and cots, while the restaurant

restaurant on one of the evenings and entry to Kew Gardens. To book, quote the “Kew Family Package”.There are lots of other great UK travel ideas in our Travel section – check out Great British Treasures for our favourite days out in the UK.

’s menu is available in the restaurants and for in-bungalow dining. There’s also a children’s beach and pool, with sun hats and toys, plus a free video library. Prices per room start from £608. 

of Arabic cuisine together at cookery classes in the Al Mar restaurant, famed for its fusion of Lebanese and Egyptian food. Sovereign Luxury Travel is offering families a ten per cent early booking discount on a seven-night stay for a family of four, bed

restaurants, and the famous nightlife hotspot, Bourbon Street. February also sees Mardi Gras celebrations in the city. Stay at… The Hyatt Regency New Orleans recently reopened following a $275 million redesign, and boasts 1,193 new rooms. A seven-night stay

’s menus at each of the resort’s restaurants, making feeding your fussy toddler one less thing to worry about. The price for a family of four staying seven nights in a Junior Suite on a B&B basis in June is £3,543, including flights and transfers

 a virtual journey, clicking to add the attractions you want to see. Dorchester Collection’s latest hotel, 45 Park Lane, opened on September 1. It will debut Wolfgang Puck’s first restaurant in Europe, CUT at 45 Park Lane. To celebrate