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

Siena’s medieval mini-districts. Nothing is too much trouble here: gourmet meals (including baby food) are prepared with ingredients from Borgo’s organic orchards and kitchen garden, and when you can’t face the restaurant, your room-service dinner