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Caribbean paradise
By Junior on 09/08/2011 12:23:44
Get drenched in a water theme park and soak up the sun in one of the many gorgeous Caribbean beaches
Set in the azure waters of the Caribbean, Aruba is the classic tropical island paradise. Walk along white sandy beaches, take a ride on a catamaran or be pampered in one of the island’s many spas. Children will love Aruba’s newest and wettest
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The finest holidays to get soaked in
By Junior on 16/08/2011 14:21:58
Have a go with these wet and wild water activities from dolphin spotting to snorkelling
SailingWhere? Club Vounaki, Ionian SeaWhy? You’re never too young to splash around in water and Sunsail’s children’s clubs in Greece introduce children as young as three to swimming and gentle canoeing. Between five and 17 years old, they can try
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The Italian jaunt
By Junior on 11/08/2011 14:40:53
Riding in a gondola and scooting down water slides are sure to deliver an idyllic family holiday, so prepare yourselves for Italy’s floating world
holiday? Was it (a) a visit to the Roman amphitheatre in Verona; (b) a day spent at a water theme park; (c) a ride on a gondola in Venice; (d) a ferry trip on Lake Garda? The overwhelming winner was – to my surprise – the gondola ride. Even five
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Orlando blooms
By Junior on 24/08/2011 15:39:50
Dine with the whales, swim with dolphins, or nose-dive down water slides, Florida’s metropolis of theme parks will leave you in a sunshine state
To Atlantis water coaster. Joe didn’t reach the height restriction, so he stayed with Dave, while Grace and I rode “two of the steepest, wettest and fastest drops at any theme park in the world”. Funny how Dave forgot to mention that. We were soaked
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Fish Bath Thermometer
By Junior on 01/11/2008 00:00:00
Keep the temperature of your bath water just right with this Fish Bath Thermometer
This little green fish is not only a fun, colourful bath toy, it will also read the temperature of your child’s bathwater while it floats – so parents can ensure the water is the perfect temperature for their bathing beauties. The Fish Bath
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Ranch life at Elkin Creek
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 14/06/2011 17:50:55
For wild rides and water wonders, visit this traditional ranch in the American West
horses in the Brittany Triangle, visit a nearby Indian school and learn about ancient Native American customs with cultural evenings. Elkin Creek is also ideal for water babies, with lake kayaking, paddle boating and wind surfing on offer as additional
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White Chocolate and Cranberries Cupcakes
By Junior on 20/09/2011 16:18:18
White chocolate and cranberries are a fabulously mouth-watering combination for Christmas
whites in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk until it reaches at least 60˚C/140˚F on a sugar thermometer. Pour into a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or use an electric whisk and bowl). Beat until
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Whale and dolphin-watching
By Junior on 26/08/2011 12:44:45
In summer the Azores are the ideal spot for whale and dolphin-spotting, with around 24 species in the Atlantic waters around these islands
At least four species – sperm whale, bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins and Risso’s dolphins – make these Gulf-stream warmed waters their home. Only three-and-a-half hour flights from Gatwick, this is a great educational experience as well as a
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Five great destinations for a White Christmas
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/11/2010 16:30:48
Whether it's super-soft snow, soothing sands, or white-water rafting, you can have yourself a white Christmas with these fantastic festive breaks
Isles of ScillyOK, so if it was a Flying Sleigh Club, it might feel a bit more appropriate, but the festive offering at this unusual venue is refreshingly different. Named after the flying boats that flew from Tresco during World War I, the site is now a development of 12 stunni...
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Simple solutions to save the planet
By on 19/07/2010 10:15:03
Encourage children to care for the environment with these five fun suggestions
Do the ice cube experiment. A good way to illustrate why it’s important to prevent the ice sheets from melting is to place some ice cubes in a glass of water and watch what happens. Over the next few minutes, the ice will start to melt. But does
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