In the fifth edition of their excellent guide book Travel With Children, the Lonely Planet team have come up with holiday ideas from toy shopping in Tokyo to riding ostriches in South Africa. They have assembled a global team of parent

There's really no need to load yourself up with the following:Inflatable beach toys, buckets and spades – buy them when you get thereToo many nappies – dittoBananas – will go black and squishy on the planeToys with small parts – they’ll get lost under the seat and you'll end up i...

What you can carry on a plane depends on the current security rules, but either way, here’s a list of essentials for hand or checked luggage:Nappies and wipes for two daysCartons of drink/formula and snacksCrayons and booksSmall toys

The cottages feature luxurious robes and towels, log fires and iPod docking stations, as well as self-catering essentials, such as freshly roasted coffee, olive oil and the ever-necessary sea salt and pepper. Stay at the Wayside – a comfortable

parents will choose to wait until after the eight week jabs before taking baby abroad, however this isn’t essential, and if you do venture in countries where inoculations and jabs are required check with your doctor first. Travel insurance is also a must

As many well-travelled parents will no doubt be aware, journeying abroad with young children is not without its challenges. Here at junior we are always looking for new ways to make family holidays run that little bit more smoothly – which is why we

Alongside moving house, arranging a wedding and commuting to work - many people, ourselves included, would count air travel as one of the most stressful events that everyday life can throw at you. The best way to magnify this stress is almost

to visit while summer is still here (even when it is raining!)Splish Splash!Why your children adore the wonderful world of water playBon VoyageEssential advice for busting travel boredom and avoiding illness when your family hits the road

Peace of mind whilst they play...From the Alps direct to SW19, family travel specialists Scott Dunn are bringing their world renowned childcare services to London in the form of a pop-up crèche to give a taste of what’s available on their luxury

Ever had that nagging feeling that you really ought to know the local emergency number – but only after you arrive? A survey has revealed that at least a third of travellers admit they would not know how to call a local ambulance while they were