John’s Wood. But it is her house, she bought it. I have one room in it, with my bed, my desk, my books – like a student’s room. My style is beyond minimalist. In my flat in Beirut, everything is stripped down to the bare essentials. I don’t see

of restaurants, an indulgent spa and all manner of activities. No detail is too small; their travel specialists will take care of everything for you, including booking babysitters, making restaurant reservations, ensuring your room is baby-proofed and your brood

the goodies they’ll find in their room, from colouring packs to PlayStation games. And, with just a call to reception, different games will be delivered – just don’t let your child turn into a little Eloise, with a penchant for room service.There are more

. The jaw-dropping, natural beauty of your surroundings are echoed in the resort’s wonderful layout and design, all perfectly manicured, tropical gardens (70 acres of them), with lush green grass, and buildings made of wood, stone and thatch. The rooms

Sharky’s FootstepsWhat’s the game? Grandmother’s Footsteps for the modern generation. What do we need? A bowl of sweets. How do we play it? Everyone stands at one end of the garden/room. One person (The Shark) stands right at the far end with a bowl

. This particular pair are designed by Junior favourite, Anne-Claire Petit Accessories. They were just one of a bevy of crochet dogs, toadstools and frogs, guaranteed to bring a splash of colour to any grey winter day. Tartan check bedding at Room Seven and neon

.carnaval.qc.caSpend the night in a giant igloo!The Ice Hotel in Sweden is built every December, 200 kilometres inside the Arctic Circle and begins to melt by April! With special family rooms; Arctic clothing provided. See www.icehotels.co.ukCool day outCheck out the Xbox Big

sports club. Children are well catered for with the Raposinhos children’s club, which provides daily care and activities for children from six months to ten years, plus a high-tech games room to keep older children amused. While the children are being

Marks & Spencer held their winter wonderland in an impressively grand building in Temple, the former home of Viscount Astor in 1895. Set in beautiful oak-panelled rooms with stained glass windows and a grand staircase, guests could sample the finest

lovers can see white lions roaming free. The Gondwana Family Lodge resembles a typical thatched Karoo homestead and has children’s activity rooms, a spacious lawn, an outdoor play area and pool. A guide will even take children through the gardens