Lovely to look at but solid, sturdy and eminently practical, too, this pull-along suitcase will comfortably accommodate all the toys, books and games your child will need, whether going on a holiday or simply visiting grandparents. Available in four friendly-faced zoo characters ...

conversations,” says family psychotherapist Jan Parker. “The distractions of travel can also help adults and children feel more at ease with thoughtful pauses and silences, too often lost in our fast-edit culture. These can help children form their thoughts

Mini Rucksack (26x22x5cm) £15 from Pink Lining

Enjoy a coastal cruise with a dash of culture this October half term. Peter Sommer Travels offers an eight-day cruise off the southwest coast in Turkey. The focal point is the 2,400-year-old tomb of Mausolus, once ruler of the kingdom of Caria

North Africa has always captured the imagination and Simpson Travel have some wonderful ideas like cookery classes in a Kasbah and desert exploration by camel as well as city breaks to Marrakech. For active families, winter is ideal for a walking

Providing complete sun protection for your child (as opposed to shading just a small square of window), this stretch-to-fit blind is a must for cars. Easy to fit and remove, the premium mesh fabric screens out 90 per cent of UV rays, whether the window is open or closed.Auto Shad...

W&O specialise in creating unforgettable family holidays around the globe – here are some of their fantastic family travel tips. Whether it’s travelling by steam train through Sri Lanka, snorkelling in the warm seas of the Seychelles, or horse

accommodation, as well as a play area with sandpit and toddler climbing frame, plus barbecue area. There are lots more good ideas for  the best in English holidays with kids  and the most thrilling in the Travel section of our website.And the winner of the Best

With a choice of chic hotel or village house accommodation, the Martinhal Resort in Portugal caters to its family audience with no less than five different clubs for children from six months to those tricky teens. Modern design lends to its hip

Young children at the Hotel Cipriani will be entranced by the romance of Italy’s floating city, while parents will enjoy the possibility of rubbing shoulders with regular guests, such as George Clooney and Gwyneth Paltrow, while you sup