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Chalet Hotel des Deux Domaines in Belle Plagne, France
By Junior on 01/08/2011 12:41:59
A family-friendly ski holiday needn’t curtail your sense of adventure. Just find a luxe hotel in a resort where there are plenty of slopes to conquer...
linking shops,
bars and chalet-style restaurants giving
it an Alpine charm.Although we couldn’t wait to go and chuck a few snowballs as soon as we arrived, we had to postpone it. It was 8pm, so our first priority was to get our one-year-old daughter
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International car rally in Spain
By Junior on 05/08/2011 14:35:49
Watching an international car rally adds a little va va vroom to a weekend trip to picturesque northern Spain
. The evening we dined at its restaurant, it didn’t open until 9pm. We were the only diners and Joe snoozed while we enjoyed the delicious food. Later that evening, we were fortunate enough to meet up with Kris Meeke and co-driver Paul Nagle. The closer we
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The Italian jaunt
By Junior on 11/08/2011 14:40:53
Riding in a gondola and scooting down water slides are sure to deliver an idyllic family holiday, so prepare yourselves for Italy’s floating world
. For nearly an hour, we wove our way down and around tiny waterways and canals – all five of us loving every moment of it. We lunched at the aptly named Ai Gondolieri – a stylish restaurant that’s more of an evening venue, so our timing meant we had the run
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Junior's guide to a desert adventure
By Junior on 12/08/2011 16:48:46
The lapping of waves will be missing, but you can enjoy a fantastic desert adventure amidst golden sands
restaurant, Hakkasan, as well as the newly opened Havana Club featuring the finest limited-edition single malt whiskies and, for the children, it’s the Ultimate Beach Living experience that they’ll love. A seven-night trip, including B&B, flights
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New Year Cheer, Both Far And Near
By Fiona McKim on 19/12/2011 16:49:55
Welcome 2012 in style with our pick of Britain’s best events for families
LondonNew Year’s Eve Funk PartyDecember 31Rare is the New Year’s Eve party that is as child-friendly as it is fun for adults but London restaurant Caponata and sister venue The Forge may just have pulled it off. Kicking off at a family-friendly 7pm
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Sloping off with three generations
By Junior on 30/12/2011 14:39:18
A skiing trip with his young son and mother seemed like a great idea, but as the departure date loomed, Patrick Thorne began to have doubts
also loved the tubing followed by a ride on a sleigh so cool its runners turned to wheels whenever it hit a hard surface.The shops and restaurants at Sun Peaks are also world-class, ranging from an eclectic mix of coffee and cakes in the village sweet
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Best Family Tour Operator 2011: Powder Byrne
By Catherine O'Dolan on 18/05/2011 10:52:36
Family travel tips from Simon Meeke of Powder Byrne, winners of our Best Family Tour Operator in the Junior Design Awards
, straight from the grill, whilst sitting at the pretty restaurant on the plage des Salins, a stone’s throw from St Tropez – I’d like to be there right now!What is your company philosophy? “Nothing is too much trouble” is our company motto. We have built our
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Foreign countries en famille
By Suzanne Milne on 19/04/2010 15:08:15
National Geographic photographer and mother-of-four Annie Griffiths Belt talks to Junior about the best way to travel the world with family in tow
, after they have been to the airport for a few times, don’t do something for them. Let them handle things – when does the flight leave. I would throw them little challenges. Run up to the counter and ask where the best restaurant is. They get used
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Winter sun destinations
By Junior on 17/08/2011 17:40:19
When our British nights start drawing in, hot sunny days are only a few hours away. So how far are you willing to fly?
restaurants, a pool (with separate children’s pool) and private grounds. There are also tennis courts, a brand new golf course and a private beach. The Powder Byrne Golf Academy is located at the adjacent Robert Trent Jones II Course (for children over 13
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In London
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:00:42
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the capital
Morgan James transports you to Christmas past with a special reading of Dylan Thomas' festive poem A Child's Christmas In Wales. Sumptuous hot chocolate and festive cookies will be provided by Sicilian restaurant, Caponata whilst a live musical
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