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.

1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights when you get home. Paint them di...

’s national parks or a visit to Copacabana beach with its spectacularly fun sea slides.Parents will love... Island-hopping trips to gems such as Lokrum with its tranquil botanic gardens or exploring beautiful Dubrovnik itself – the Museum of Modern Art has

oz) sun-blushed tomatoesSea salt and freshly ground black pepperExtra basil leaves and freshly grated parmesan, to serveMethodPut the stock in a saucepan and keep at a gentle simmer. Melt half the butter in a large, heavy saucepan and add the onion

resort: Emelisse Hotel has a dedicated children’s pool, tennis courts, bikes to borrow, open-air cinema, Elemis spa and beautiful sea views. The two-bedroom family apartments (conveniently sited a stone’s throw from the playground) have their own shared

floors) that we realised we weren’t alone in our guilty pleasure. Our room, with a balcony overlooking a windswept car park, but then the sea, was brightly coloured too with an area separated off for the children with its own flat-screen television