Travel to Tokyo in the late springtime to experience one of the most exceptional natural events in the calender. Hanami – the Japanese custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers – can be undertaken in the capital’s Ueno Park, where 1,200 blossoming

and quiet in the private Gramercy Park. A stay also includes B&B and admission to top attractions such Central Park Zoo. Four nights in a deluxe double room costs from $2,220 for a family of four until September 5.For more great city breaks, visit our Travel

at the museum, as well as 2 hours for return travel. For more information visit www.ghibli-museum.jp Visit Crayon House Feast on sashimi, noodle and tofu dishes, then let the children explore the Japanese toys and 50,000 children’s books for all ages at Crayon

, every whim is catered for.A highlight for younger guests is the Coconut Crew Camp, a seven-day-a-week programme offering fun-filled water-based and crafts activities to three- to 12-year-olds. The hotel also features a children’s movie theatre

Curtain Bluff, AntiguaThe resort offers fantastic value with an impressive range of children’s activities included in the room rate. Tennis, snorkelling, kayaking and Hobie-cats are among the child-friendly options available at no extra cost

The Shandrani, MauritiusPart of the family-friendly Beachcomber group of hotels, Shandrani’s family suites open directly onto the beach and feature private gardens with children’s sand pits.The resort has long been the destination of choice

Sainte Anne, SeychellesThe Sainte Anne resort’s ‘Island All Inclusive’ is designed to ensure that everything is taken care of from the moment you arrive.Visit from October to January, and children will love spotting turtles on the beaches of Sainte

The feeling is familiar: you’re sitting in the departure lounge waiting to board that long-haul flight, watching your fellow travellers milling about, hoping, praying, that the two small children screaming and climbing over the seats

Beaches Negril Resort, JamaicaThe all-inclusive Negril Resort allows you to do as much or as little as you want, keeping every family member happy throughout their stay.Situated on Jamaica’s famed Seven Mile Beach and spread out over 20 acres, the resort boasts the Pirates Island...

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