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Awesome Austria
By Mathew Hancock on 04/06/2008 11:41:09
Avoid the bucket-and-spade brigade and head to the stunning Austrian Alps this summer
We are perched at the top of the toboggan run with a 1,000ft descent in front of us. We brace ourselves for a breathtaking ride downhill, yet there is not a spot of snow in sight and the sun is beating down on six
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Winter sun
By on 20/04/2010 11:54:18
Head to one of these destinations for some winter sun
along white sandy beaches, take a ride on a catamaran or be pampered in one of the island’s many spas. Children will love Aruba’s newest and wettest attraction, Morgan’s Island Water Park – the largest in the Caribbean, with a thrilling range of rides
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The Earthship in Normandy
By Junior on 10/08/2011 11:44:09
Set in the beautiful Normandy countryside, when it comes to an eco-friendly holiday, nothing quite matches the Earthship experience
in the Eighties. Nowadays, it seems a pragmatic way to preserve the planet. Fortunately, the La Manche region of Normandy has so far retained its natural beauty and springtime is when the area bursts into life for the active family. Horse riding is available
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Ten of the best world wonders
By Junior on 16/08/2011 11:37:54
From the four corners of the globe, these are the family holidays to take for the world’s greatest natural and cultural sights
and car hire, from Bridge & Wickers.3. The Taj Mahal, IndiaWhy? Let the train take the strain when you’re travelling around northern India. This trip’s delights includes a cultural evening with a puppet show and dancing, an elephant ride, visits to ruins
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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
of family-friendly dining and opted for Clementine’s Dining Room one night and a sleigh ride dinner the other.Sun Peaks had been on my wish list for over a decade. I’d watched it grow from a small regional ski hill to the second largest ski area in British
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The coolest ice rinks in the UK
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/12/2010 12:07:11
Get your skates on and have a sparkling time at one of these fantastic ice rinks
for the Admiral Open Air Ice Rink and fairground rides, including the John Lewis wheel.Time: 11am–10.40pm. 9.40am–10.40pm (from December 18). City Hall Lawn, Cardiff, CF10 3ND.Edinburgh Ice RinkNovember 25–January 4As well as the skating, there's a whole host
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Summer Events for the South East
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/07/2011 17:38:14
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
. Prehistoric Park BoatJuly 28Travel back in time and discover life in the Lee Valley millions of years ago. Head to Lady of Lee Valley Moorings in Broxbourne to find out about the extinct animals that once roamed the valley. Take a boat ride followed then activities
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In The South
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:40:03
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the South
as your favourite pantomime characters and begin your day with a traditional sleigh ride into a winter wonderland complete with carol singers. As well as a full programme of racing, this family friendly event offers Christmas gift shopping from
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Grandma’s winter health tips – facts and fiction
By Susan Walls on 01/10/2012 10:46:00
Life BC (before Calpol) involved a whole host of bizarre snuffle-soothers. But do grandma’s remedies actually work?
effect as gargling with salt. And as for the sweaty sock – well, ritual played a vital role in many traditional cures.Whooping coughGRANDMA’S REMEDY If your child has whooping cough, pass him under a donkey’s belly, or take him for a donkey ride along
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Your Continental Year
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:33:33
Where to go and what to do in Europe for every season
January Spring blossoms in CyprusCyprus is gorgeous in winter – which is really their spring. The trees are heavy with pink almond blossoms and the temperature is cool enough to take hikes, gentle bike rides and explore some of the island
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