to rehabilitate primates who have been the victims of smuggling, abuse and neglect, providing a natural living environment for monkeys and apes and a special day out for animal-loving families. Stroll at your own pace through the 65 acre sanctuary marvelling

Schloss Elmau, BavariaSet in the beautiful Bavarian Alps, 100km south of Munich, Schloss Elmau offers the perfect sanctuary for frazzled families.The family spa is an oasis of calm with several saunas, relaxation areas, a tea lounge and pool

: 01507 526667 visit www.lincstrust.org.uk5. Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire You can see puffins, guillemots, razorbills and kittiwakes at this coastal beauty spot and RSPB sanctuary. On a calm day, you might also spot porpoises in the water. Tel: 01262 851179

With private butlers, a lovely 1km white sand beach and Sanctuary Spa, The Residence in Mauritius is renowned for its ability to soothe the stresses of its adult guests. But children also receive star treatment at the Planters Kids Club. Open from 9

Exodus has launched a new Family Adventures brochure featuring everything from visiting an orang-utan sanctuary in Borneo 
to climbing sand dunes in Namibia.There’s something for every age group – and there are holidays for single-parent families

, children can enjoy a host of games at the villa, from volleyball to cricket, take a bike ride to the village of Aranwella or get close to nature with whale watching. Animal lovers can also visit the Udawalawe elephant park, the Kalametiya bird sanctuary

, plus the Cornish Seal Sanctuary at Gweek.Rooms start at £125 per night (based on two adults sharing) with breakfast. Children up to the age of 16 stay can stay free of charge in their parents’ room, and pay for breakfast depending on their age. Visit

, the resort boasts the Pirates Island waterpark with waterslides, lazy river and water canons, as well as paddle boarding, banana boats and lawn chess.The Red Lane spa provides a sanctuary for those seeking rest and relaxation, with massages available

Reservation, a new-age Geodome within the sanctuary of the woodland or your very own gypsy caravan.For a feast of foodie delights alongside plenty of great music, Harvest At Jimmy’s (September 10-11, 2011) in Suffolk is a family fave. The brainchild of Jimmy

by Malaysia Experiences. Families journey through one of Malaysia’s most wildlife-rich provinces, Sabah in northern Borneo, ending in a visit to Sepilok Orang-utan Sanctuary to become the adoptive parent of an endangered species. Along the way you get