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Joe Blogs travels: Elephant Hills
By Joe on 15/09/2011 16:24:01
Smart Boy About Town ventures into the rainforest in Phuket and meets the locals (elephants and pretty girls)
. Didn't let it put a dampener on my spirits though – and the elephants didn't seem to mind either. We had such fun riding on an elephant (though my mummy was a bit worried about sitting in a metal seat with lightning bolts overhead), feeding
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Germany’s first feng-shui inspired Christmas market
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 07/11/2011 16:06:11
Festive shopping at the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg is a tranquil affair
the hotel’s hillside position affords spectacular views across Cologne. Sunday is family day, with roaming stiltwalkers and a miniature train ride to entertain little guests. If you’re feeling jolly, don your best outfit for the Father Christmas fancy
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Shrek Forever After: The Final Chapter
By on 09/07/2010 17:03:59
More alternative fairytale mayhem with everyone's favourite ogre
POOR OLD SHREK. Happily married with three gurgling (well, burping from tops and bottoms) Shreklets, an exuberant best buddy, Donkey, and heroic status among the townsfolk who now run Star Tour bus rides past his home. Whatever happened to the good
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Diary of a springtime detective
By Clay Johnson on 23/02/2011 15:56:19
There's plenty of wonderful wildlife to spot in spring. You just need to know where to look...
.• Visit a family-friendly farm The Soil Association has more than 50 organic farms across the UK where children can go on Easter egg hunt, enjoy tractor ride and see the newborn lambs.• Look out for badgers Badger cubs are born in mid-January, which
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May/June Half-term events for the South
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/05/2011 12:54:17
Our pick of fun family activities for the half-term holidays
& West ShowJune 1–4See prize-winning porkers and champion sheep at The Royal Bath & West Show, Somerset. There will also be a miniature railway, funfair rides and falconry displays.Salisbury International Arts FestivalMay 20–June 4The city of Salisbury
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The Jolly Postman
By Lucy Phillips on 14/06/2011 14:37:04
See why The Jolly Postman was Highly commended in our Best Classic Book category
to Baby Bear, a green and ghoulish catalogue for the Witch or a stern solicitor’s letter for Mr Wolf on behalf of Miss Riding Hood. Every detail has been carefully considered, right down to the picture on each postage stamp. “It may sound grand, but a
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Junior's Guide To A Summer Of Fun
By on 26/07/2011 14:00:59
Excellent events, grand days out, rocking festivals and fabulous family activities – we've got your summer sorted, come rain or shine
be sure to keep checking back.Looking for a grand day out? Then take a gander at our compendium of Best Ever Days Out. Plus, weunveil the most thrilling new rides and attractions at theme parks across the land and present our pick of urban beaches. Wellies
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California dreamin'
By Catherine Hudson on 24/10/2012 17:06:17
Consider taking a classic American road trip with the whole family
San FranciscoGive your child the ride of his life with a scenic road trip along the west coast of America.The California Dreaming for the Family adventure begins with a flight to San Francisco, where three days can be spent exploring the city
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Starry Sorrento
By Catherine Hudson on 24/10/2012 17:39:23
Take a break at the much-loved Grand Hotel Excelsior in Sorrento
way of life by taking cooking lessons from the hotel chef in how to create the perfect Neapolitan pizza.A playground, five-a-side soccer field and swimming pool are also on offer. The beautiful island of Capri is a short boat ride away, while families
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Postcard from... South Africa
By Catherine Hudson on 24/10/2012 17:48:28
Lush indigenous forest, free flowing rivers, sun-kissed beaches and majestic mountains
offers 5-star service for families. A wide range of children’s activities are available, including guided nature treasure hunts, cookery lessons and horse riding. Prices start from £980 per night for a family of four, including all meals and activities
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