The Manta ride at SeaWorld in Orlando is a fun new way to view sea creatures. The roller coaster skims a seven-acre stretch of water, allowing you a close-up view of hundreds of manta rays and thousands of fish. If your child prefers a calmer

Parents can recharge their batteries while children frolic on the beach at the Kempinski Hotel, Soma Bay, by the Red Sea. From windsurfing to pampering spa treatments… you decide how energetic you want to be. Families can also discover the joys

For a British seaside half-term break that is a bit more refined, Bailiffscourt Hotel in West Sussex is the answer. Children are sure to love exploring the parkland grounds and unspoilt Climping beach, reached via a private pathway; they are also welcome in the indoor heated pool...

,snorkelling in the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea and eating lots of goodies after a tour of the Grenada Chocolate Museum.Parents will love...The scenery, sampling spices, visiting a rum distillery and the breathtaking diving – with reefs, wrecks and fascinating marine life

There’s something fishy going on at Selfridges… From May 11 to June 12 the department store is partnering with environmental and conservation groups to celebrate the ocean and all the fishy friends that live within it. Highlighting the fact that our oceans are under serious threa...

A mere two-minute stroll from the gorgeous Cornish Roseland coast, it has an indoor pool and playroom, and although the lovely Georgian house is divided into 12 apartments, which can be booked individually, we think the best way to enjoy its splendour is to book the whole house f...

Families can enjoy the great outdoors and come home to a cosy fireside and gorgeous food at Dunraven Arms Hotel in County Limerick, Ireland. Nearby this 18th-century coach house in the beautiful village of Adare, there are family activities including horse riding at Clonshire Equ...

A bustling metropolis between glorious mountains and the vast Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is perfectly placed to provide a great family holiday. Go hiking or cycling, whale-watching or shopping, and you can’t miss a visit to the huge Chinatown. In the heart of downtown Vancouver, Ro...

In the April issue of Junior, out on March 2, we feature some brilliant crafty ideas from Homemade Home by Sania Pell (CICO, £16.99). For full instructions, be sure to pick up your copy of Junior. Print out this template to 4x its size and use to make your flag and playsail.

Angsana Laguna, PhuketLocated in scenic Bang Tao Bay, the Angsana offers unrivalled access to the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea. The resort’s resident baby elephant, Lucky, is sure to be a hit with your child as he makes his twice daily visits