concern of every first-time cruiser, but you can prevent it or deal with it. Traveleeze are good chewy pastilles for children over two years old that helps prevent feelings of nausea, while adults can use an acupressure wristband, like Sea Bands. Ships

is minimised. The island may feel laid-back and sleepy, but the service is superb and the locals are genuinely friendly – something that stems from being a melting pot of Indian, Chinese, African and French cultures. Most of the top hotels have very good

of the plane journey is sheer bliss. Barbados is a good place to start if you’re exploring the Caribbean for the first time or taking your first long-haul family holiday. It’s straightforward to get to; it’s highly developed, with some of the best family hotels

on the shores of Deer Lake.The emphasis for a family ski holiday used to be on luxury, but now it’s good children’s facilities that take priority. With older children who can ski, you can get away with a child-friendly chalet and a decent ski school

covering the ceiling, deep leather sofas, exposedbrickwork and a futuristic chandelier. Everyone in the bar looks like amodel and there’s a cafeteria (a chic restaurant, in other words) and abeautiful roof terrace for sunny days. Rooms are ultra high