Magical MauritiusThis pretty Indian Ocean island with its lush mountains, fine beaches and coral reef, is renowned for its hospitality and nature reserves. There’s an incredible choice of resorts, but the local Beachcomber Tours is still among the best. Its Shandrani Resort & Spa...

SailingWhere? Club Vounaki, Ionian SeaWhy? You’re never too young to splash around in water and Sunsail’s children’s clubs in Greece introduce children as young as three to swimming and gentle canoeing. Between five and 17 years old, they can try

Alaskan operators, with elegant ships renowned for their excellent food. Children’s clubs operate from June to September. B is for Baltic cultureCruise ships sail from Dover, Amsterdam or Copenhagen all summer long to the Baltic – a great choice

for a week in June, setting sail from Rome to ports in Italy, Greece and Turkey, plus flights. Tel: 0845 165 8414; www.royalcaribbean.co.uk

. Starting in Wellington, you then sail across the Cook Strait to the stunning Marlborough Sounds to enjoy walking, kayaking and boating around the famous mussel beds. In Kaikoura, your children will have their dreams come true, spotting sperm whales

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-day journey to Egypt will see your child visit the pyramids, sail on the Nile, fly in a hot-air balloon over Luxor and explore the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. From £1,899 per adult and £1,519 per child under 12. Those with a head for heights

your holiday on hold this year, think again. If you do your research, ask for those discounts and book your own travel insurance, you may just find that this is the year to take the family on that holiday of a lifetime.Look at our Tips & advice section

rights and they say “I went kayaking down the rapids and I think right up through the teenage years, the more lethargic they become the more important it is to bring them to their feet again – get them sailing, do something that makes them come alive

, ensuring the children get a luxury break, too. The club organises their meals and activities including cycling across the island, glass-bottom sailing trips and coconut tasting. What’s best for parents? Four stylish restaurants under the direction