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Taking a greener holiday
By Suzanne Milne on 19/04/2010 11:52:51
Ways to make your next family holiday an eco-friendly one
, which specialises in small group travel and offers several family tours worldwide. The company uses ethical supply chains, ensuring it pays local producers fairly and works closely with the surrounding communities. Indigenous guides are used wherever
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Are we nearly there yet?
By Judith Eagle on 01/05/2012 16:35:15
Take the stress out of car journeys with these handy tips
There are many advantages about car travel – the chief one being that you are in charge of your own timetable. Plus there are plenty of opportunities to learn together and bond as a family. A road trip provides opportunities to sing, tell stories
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Junior's guide to exciting ranches
By Junior on 16/08/2011 10:14:18
A horseback ride exploring Navajo culture, a raft down the Vallecito Lake...a Wild West holiday is a winning family holiday idea
natural wonders – the Grand Canyon. The price is £1,159 per person for nine nights staying in lodges, including flights. Ranch Rider takes the whole family back to nature at the Colorado Trails with three children’s programmes: Buckaroos, Rough Riders
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The A-Z of cruise holidays
By Junior on 18/08/2011 12:44:24
Think cruises are just for the old folk? Think again – they are now the perfect vessel for a fun-filled family holiday
for families who want to instil a bit of culture into slightly older children. You can take in the fantastic sandy beach in Germany’s Warnemünde, the zoo and a boat ride in Helsinki to see the bears and snow leopards, and the Vasa Museum in beautiful Stockholm
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Six ways to have a greener holiday
By Clayton Johnson on 03/08/2010 17:39:33
A few simple changes will ensure you travel with a clear conscience
with lots of activities for children, including collecting eggs from the resident chickens and visiting the cows, sheep and pigs. A week at Berridon Farm in Devon costs from £400 for a family of four.Less but longer Rather than taking a number of short
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Perfect villa holidays
By Junior on 17/08/2011 12:06:11
Whether you want a grand family gathering or a relaxing retreat, a villa can provide a great tailor-made holiday
, live-in butler and chef. It sleeps ten and costs £8,400 (including B&B and drinks) to hire during the high season (October to March) through Ultimate Family Hideaways.Check out Junior's guide to Top holiday villas in our Tips & advice section.
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Choosing a children's holiday club
By Junior on 12/08/2011 15:44:08
A well-run children’s club is a real bonus, keeping your child happily entertained, and giving you some much-needed “me-time”
.holidaynanny.org) has 70 nannies on their books, many with a specialist set of skills, whether it be musical, sporty, creative or sandcastle-building skills you’re looking for.Look at our Tips & advice section for other useful hints.
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Great adventures: camping
By Junior on 26/08/2011 12:09:27
There are few family bonding experiences as glorious as camping out, being at one with nature and sleeping (or not!) beneath the stars…
for them and I adore seeing them outdoors, making instant friends and charging around in a gang. Children love the change that camping brings to the family dynamic. Those who naturally lead at home don’t necessarily do so under canvas and this makes
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Foreign countries en famille
By Suzanne Milne on 19/04/2010 15:08:15
National Geographic photographer and mother-of-four Annie Griffiths Belt talks to Junior about the best way to travel the world with family in tow
it is safe, there is something in the back of your head. Or just start with going to – for Americans southern Europe. And then from there get a little confidence and try your next thing. But I think the benefit to kids and families as a whole in having those
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How to book an ethical holiday
By Junior on 19/04/2013 12:01:00
Thinking of booking a holiday? From reducing your air miles to protecting wildlife, here’s how to choose an eco-friendly getaway
destination The Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) has a strict code of conduct for its members, encouraging them to protect the environment, respect local cultures, and minimise pollution. One tip they offer families is to teach your children a
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