Recently refurbished with high-quality contemporary furnishings throughout, it sleeps up to six people. There’s a private courtyard with barbecue, and guests are free to explore the grounds’ manicured lawns, woodland and summer house; an adjoining

, on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, staying half board in a Colonial Garden View suite for a family of four (with a complimentary second room for two children) from £4,850. Also, the summer is a good time to visit the island as the weather is not too hot

! Also keeping your child wet will be the Splashpad aquatic play area and children’s pool. Back on dry land, there’s an indoor Adventure Zone, children’s club and, during the summer months, you can watch turtles at a breeding reserve. From £3,980 for a

. Delightful in spring and summer, as the snow falls you can take in the fresh mountain air as you hit the slopes, and the ski concierge will take care of equipment, planning, and bookings.Ice-skating and horse-drawn carriages are also available nearby

Scott Dunn, winner of the Best Family Tour Operator in the Junior Design Awards 2013Scott DunnWith 27 years’ experience providing perfect family holidays, Scott Dunn prides itself on paying meticulous attention to the needs of each and every guest

Junior Gaultier for summer 2011The elegant Residence hotel in Mauritius has arranged a uniquely fashionable opportunity for mini fashionistas to strut their stuff on a professional catwalk. Wearing pieces from the latest Junior Gaultier collection

There was a distinctly holiday feel at Italian brand Elsy's catwalk show where an array of young girls sporting frills and raras trotted down the catwalk to a thumping, stomping beat. The collection is a bit like postcards from around the world

to use on the Tinc website. Just enter: JNR15 at the check out for 15 per cent discount on your stationery shopping. A great idea for ordering the party bags, gifts and creative supplies to prepare for those upcoming summer holidays. The discount code

259 species of bird migrate to warmer climes as the temperatures begin to drop, making the summer holidays an ideal time for your child to discover Britain’s fascinating avian population.Birds in their natural environment can be a source of wonder

-year-old Olivia’s sun hat. Welcome to the Austrian Alps in summertime.The Sommerrodelbahn, or summer toboggan, is the fastest, wiggliest metal slide you can imagine – a good way to pretend to be in the Olympic luge team. It shoots down a forested slope below deep