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A Wild West adventure in Austria
By Junior on 10/08/2011 11:12:40
Little cowboys and cowgirls will be absolutely thrilled that The Kroller hotel in Austria is offering a Western themed holiday, where they can pan for gold and ride beautiful horses
If the Wild West seems a bit of a stretch this year, young cowboys and cowgirls can head to The Kroller hotel in the Austrian Alps for a Western-style adventure. Children can ride horses, hang out in the ‘Indian village’ and pan for gold while
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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
holiday? Was it (a) a visit to the Roman amphitheatre in Verona; (b) a day spent at a water theme park; (c) a ride on a gondola in Venice; (d) a ferry trip on Lake Garda? The overwhelming winner was – to my surprise – the gondola ride. Even five
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Tasty treats in Tuscany
By Junior on 10/08/2011 10:28:45
Teach your children the value of producing and creating good food with Sapori e Saperi (Flavours & Knowledge) Adventures in terrific Tuscany
woodland adventure park, paint the mountain scenery and go walking, swimming, and horse riding. Accommodation is at Italian farms or villas. These adventures cost from €720 per person during May half-term.For personalised packages, tel: 07768 474610
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Glamorous camping in the Loire region of France
By on 14/04/2011 14:06:48
Uber luxury tents by Cartier, no less, in the picturesque Vendee region of West Central France, offer surprising fun for families
, spa and Mini Campers children’s club, while horse riding and sailing are among the activities on offer. From €699 per week for a family of four staying in an Ocean Dream Eco Lodge with Camping Les Moulins in May.
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Affordable family fun in Iceland
By Junior on 01/08/2011 12:15:31
A short break to Iceland is an invigorating and, thanks to the credit crunch, very affordable experience
There are a variety of robust outdoor family activities to enjoy in and around Reykjavik including horse riding and cycling, and children will love bathing at one of the many thermal pools in the city. Families will also enjoy visiting Reykjavik
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The Kempinski Hotel Dukes’ Palace in Bruges
By Junior on 04/08/2011 14:43:00
Visit Bruges and stay in a hotel fit for a little prince or princess
, a boat ride, one cocktail with tapas for two people and a soft drink for a child, and spa entry.Visit www.kempinski.com/brugesOur Travel section has many more excellent holiday ideas.
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Heidi-high adventure in the Alps
By Junior on 02/08/2011 16:14:57
Visit the awesome mountain in Switzerland
, with the option to shorten routes by taking a cable car, gondola or bus. Highlights include an exhilarating ride on the summer toboggan course and a trail on the ‘cheese route’ to Allmenalp to see how the holes are put into Swiss cheese. From £795 per adult
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Take a Tuscan break
By Junior on 11/08/2011 13:53:54
Spend your holiday on a picturesque farm in Tuscany at Casale del Guardiano
leisurely walk, a bike ride through meadows and woodlands, bathe in thermal pools or visit cheese factories and wineries.A seven-night stay in an apartment for five people at Guardiano in October costs from €1,855. Our Europe section has lots of amazing
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Perfectly Parisian
By Junior on 11/08/2011 17:29:13
There’s something romantic about renting a classic apartment in the middle of Paris, and Holiday Lettings has a huge range of accommodation in the French capital
boats and ride on the vintage carousel.For details, visit www.holidaylettings.co.uk/parisRead Petit Paris and find out more about this child-friendly city.
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Glorious Gleneagles for family Easter fun – and kids go free!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/04/2011 11:02:07
The circus comes to town – or rather country – at luxurious family hotel, as well as pampering treats and, um, a golf course or two, for the grown-ups
pyramid. The hotel will also be putting on the traditional Easter egg hunt around the grounds as well as a number of other fun family activities, including falconry, gundog training, horse riding, off road driving, archery, clay pigeon shooting or fishing
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