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A brilliant break in Turkey
By Junior on 10/08/2011 11:31:49
With splendid views of Turunç Bay and excellent swimming pools, Piynar Villa Hotel is a great place to visit
-bedroom villas – each with a swimming pool (two also have a children’s pool). There are plenty of activities, including children’s theatre and trips on local fishing boats.Prices start from £2,250 for a family of four for a week including flights, transfers, a
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Fashion Shoot: Atlantis Dreams
By Junior on 26/06/2012 07:47:44
Dive into a shimmering underwater world with our magical fashion shoot by talented photographer (and expert breath-holder) Zena Holloway
Photography by Zena HollowayFashion & Grooming BOB at Jackie GibbsModels Lucile, Henry, Oliver, Ella, Lana and Daisy at Urchin RockGo behind the scenes on the shoot with our Atlantis Dreams videoGoldfishChiffon coral dress £390 by Christian Dior (ages 2–14); tights from a selecti...
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History in southern Italy
By Junior on 11/08/2011 15:09:38
With olive groves and extensive gardens, the region of Puglia in southern Italy is steeped in history
-bedroom villas, and an Apulian-style village with one- and two-bedroom suites. The hotel has a lavish spa designed in the style of a Roman bath house, while each villa has a private garden and swimming pool. The village has an array of bars and restaurants
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Martinhal resort in Portugal
By Junior on 05/08/2011 17:07:53
Perfectly placed on Portugal’s western Algarve, Martinhal defies convention by combining design aesthetics with child-friendly fun
. These semi-detached villas have private roof terraces and balconies overlooking a swimming pool and are set in a walled garden, making it safe for children to explore. The more secluded Pinewood Houses overlook a forest and have their own pools, while
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Swimming with your child
By Junior on 30/04/2012 17:19:01
It’s never too soon to instill water confidence in your child
BabiesWhile not really swimming using the proper technical strokes that we develop as adults (children don’t have the strength and coordination until at least age four), a baby benefits a great deal from an early introduction to water, not least
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Rebecca Adlington's top tips for water confidence
By Junior on 12/07/2012 13:23:12
The Olympic gold medallist shares her tips for your water baby
go swimming, please can we go swimming.’We would usually go once a week to our local pool, and my two older sisters and I loved mucking around and racing my dad. It wasn’t until I was eight or nine that I joined a club, and my swimming took off
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Charming Lake Garda
By Junior on 02/08/2011 16:35:29
A hotel with a spectacular view of Lake Garda
into the hillside, and is super-green; it’s even Wi-Fi-free to minimise electromagnetic waves. The two-bedroom suites are ideal for families, and there are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and Paolino’s Club for children aged three and above. A week in July
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Windstar wonders
By Junior on 09/08/2011 14:47:44
Set sail for an adventure your children will never forget on Wind Surf, the largest ship in the Windstar Cruises fleet
The cruise line’s European voyages offer families the chance to experience historical places, such as Venice, Barcelona and Rome. On board there’s a swimming pool as well as a watersports platform for launching kayaking and waterskiing expeditions
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Sicilian sunshine
By Junior on 09/08/2011 15:36:15
Book a luxury villa in Sicily with villa specialist soloSiciliy
Mount Etna. A vine-draped gazebo overlooks the swimming pool and the interior of the house is filled with antique furnishings. The villa sleeps ten and costs €5,050 for a week in June. Smaller properties are also available, to see the full range
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Tresco's Flying Boat Club
By Junior on 26/08/2011 16:11:41
Rekindle those Famous Five fantasies on the Isles of Scilly at Tresco’s wonderful Flying Boat Club
or onto the sand. Houses are available for holiday rental and facilities include tennis courts, swimming pool and treatment rooms.Tel: 01720 422849; www.tresco.co.uk
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