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Flying with children made simple
By Fiona McKim on 25/07/2011 18:25:06
Do you have a fear of flying en famille? Peruse our tips for stress-free trips
will also be anticipating a potentially problematic aspect of family holidaymaking; air travel with young children.Queuing, restricted seating, sleep deprivation and unfamiliar surroundings can test the patience of even the most mature of mummies, add
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Great British Treasures
By William Gray on 20/04/2010 14:02:55
Ten favourite family days out around the UK
Steeped in nostalgia, the Great British Family Holiday is riding a new wave of popularity. And that’s not simply due to the strength of the euro or the credit crunch. The fact is that there’s never been a more varied, enticing or exciting range of activities on offer or places to...
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Perfectly Parisian
By Junior on 11/08/2011 17:29:13
There’s something romantic about renting a classic apartment in the middle of Paris, and Holiday Lettings has a huge range of accommodation in the French capital
A 17th-century apartment on the doorstep of the Louvre sleeps four and includes free internet access for £688 per week. Or go for a Left Bank rooftop duplex apartment, from £1,585 per week, near the Luxembourg Gardens where children can sail model boats and ride on the vintage ca...
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Party time in Cornwall
By Junior on 23/08/2011 17:41:36
For a grand house party by the sea, try the Rosevine
A mere two-minute stroll from the gorgeous Cornish Roseland coast, it has an indoor pool and playroom, and although the lovely Georgian house is divided into 12 apartments, which can be booked individually, we think the best way to enjoy its splendour is to book the whole house f...
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Caribbean creativity at the Verandah Resort & Spa
By Catherine Hudson on 13/05/2013 13:30:27
Get arty, in a luxurious and tropical location
The Verandah Resort & SpaBeaches and books go together like, well, jelly and ice cream. Combine them both at The Verandah Resort & Spa in Antigua during the month of June, where author and illustrator Ed Vere will be in residence. As well as live drawing workshops, readings and q...
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Mini fashionistas take Manhattan, via The Carlyle
By Catherine Hudson on 13/05/2013 14:20:00
Fashionable reads, cupcakes and an iPad Mini - what more could one dream of?
The Carlyle in New YorkMini fashionistas will be in their element at The Carlyle in New York.The Manhattan hotel has partnered with Kelly Florio Kasouf, author of bestselling books The Super Adventures Of Sophie And The City.Young guests will receive signed copies of two books, a...
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A family's pick of Peru
By Catherine Hudson on 13/05/2013 14:15:00
Treat your family to the trip of a lifetime, to visit Machu Picchu
Hotel Monasterio, PeruTake the trip of a lifetime and visit Machu Picchu in Peru during June, when the crowds are smaller and the weather is dry. Your child will be fascinated by the 550-year-old citadel that spans 116 square miles.Hotel Monasterio sits on the site of Inca Amaru ...
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Stay at Walter Raleigh's 17th Century manor house
By Junior on 22/11/2012 14:01:12
The Castlemartyr Resort offers luxury and relaxation for the family
Castlemartyr Resort, CorkThe Castlemartyr Resort is just 25 minutes drive from Cork Airport and is a truly fairytale 17th century manor house. Set on Sir Walter Raleigh’s former estate, the resort has two gorgeous dogs, Earl and Countess, and guests can take them for walks during...
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Enjoy warm Italian hospitality at Borgo Egnazia
By Catherine Hudson on 07/12/2012 12:45:28
Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, provides chic family accommodation and a state-of-the-art children's club
Borgo EgnaziaWith delicious pasta and gelato on offer, not to mention that warm Italian hospitality, the stunning creamy-coloured building of Borgo Egnazia provides chic family accommodation.There’s also a dedicated programme of activities for children from eight months to 13 yea...
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OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL: MAY 27-29
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2011 15:15:16
Junior's Family Festival Guide kicks off the season with the Off The Tracks festival
OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL MAY 27–29 is at Donington Park Farmhouse, Castle Donington, DerbyshireCapacity 1,500What’s the vibe Small is beautiful is the mantra of this intimate twice-yearly affair. Musical interludes Headliners for the spring festival include The Christians and Los ...
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