India is a feast for the senses – from the magical Taj Mahal to the wildlife of Ranthambore National Park, every moment is a potential photo opportunity. To help your budding Baileys hone their skills, The Adventure Company’s family photography

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racquet rather than a foot can hone their skills at the Pat Cash Tennis Academy – they may even get to play the Wimbledon champion himself. Watersports, beach volleyball and beach cricket are also all available – while you just relax! Priced from £8

 www.senso-ji.jp Cultivate culinary skills At the 72-year-old Sometaro restaurant – a short walk from Sensoji temple – you can create your own okonomiyaki (Japanese savoury pancake) on a hot plate at your table. The waiters are always happy to help. (best for ages 5+; allow 1.5 hours

children’s clubs and all of them have beautiful white sandy beaches and offer every watersport under the sun.The whole island is encircled by a coral reef but the West coast tends to be more protected, and it’s here that you’ll find long stretches of sandy

’t be empty for long, though, as the GOs are encouraged to mingle, so you tend to end up making polite chit-chat. We were also a bit disapproving of the continental trait of smoking in the restaurants and a couple of times we inadvertently sat down

 in Dubai where children can join a falconer for the morning to learn about the heritage and skills involved in falconry; explore the miles of undulating desert scenery by high-octane 4x4 rides, or more slowly by camel or horse; travel around the resort

and rhinoceroses. Only children aged six and over can go on the safari ride, but everyone can get enjoy the Ulusaba Cub’s Club. Activities include following animal tracks and cribbing up on local wildlife and map-reading skills. For each completed task, your child

’ corner with a child minder, which is always popular with children and parents alike. These are small details that make a big difference to parents of young children, giving them back the luxury of having a relaxed long meal over a glass of wine, or having