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Dublin's fair city
By Junior on 26/08/2011 10:23:54
A brilliant children’s museum, a wonderful zoo, and a warm welcome. The emerald isle’s capital has much to offer families
over by the sheer enthusiasm and happiness of it all. The walk back to our hotel after the parade was busy, to say the least (think Trafalgar Square at 12.30am on New Year’s Eve– with a buggy and an OAP with an arthritic hip). It was only 3pm, so we
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A taste of Thailand
By Junior on 24/08/2011 12:31:50
From rugged rainforests and idyllic sandy shores to stunning cityscapes, Thailand offers a host of opportunities that teach valuable life lessons…
, and two nights on the Elephant Hills Jungle Safari, including all flights and transfers, from £1,694 per person, based on two people sharing. To book, quote ref FE9049. Tel: 01306 747008 or visit www.kuoni.co.uk
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Paris je t’aime
By Junior on 03/08/2011 11:07:41
With artistry and beauty at every corner, the French capital is a veritable playground of adventure for children
-so-effortless chic of the average Parisian, we headed back to our hotel for a delicious early evening supper in the pretty atriumed restaurant. The charming hotel manager, Solène, popped by to say hello, and advise us that tomorrow, July 14, was Bastille Day
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International car rally in Spain
By Junior on 05/08/2011 14:35:49
Watching an international car rally adds a little va va vroom to a weekend trip to picturesque northern Spain
-struck paramour. But he seems to be texting an encrypted code: SS1: 1 Hevia 4:20.5 2. Basso +2.5 3. Vouilloz +4.8 4. Kopecky +7.0 5. Meeke +7.7 6. Fuster 8.7 7. Loix +11.7 8. Font +12.0 9. Wilks +14.0 10. Witt +24.7.It’s not until that afternoon, when I am sitting
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Great adventures: camping
By Junior on 26/08/2011 12:09:27
There are few family bonding experiences as glorious as camping out, being at one with nature and sleeping (or not!) beneath the stars…
and a relaxing one too. The amount of choice we face on a day-to-day basis is actually quite stressful, so by bringing only what you really need, you take away the pressure of decision-making. When we were new to camping, we set up camp in the garden
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Martinhal resort in Portugal
By Junior on 05/08/2011 17:07:53
Perfectly placed on Portugal’s western Algarve, Martinhal defies convention by combining design aesthetics with child-friendly fun
€139 per night. Tel: 00 3512 8262 0026; www.martinhal.comBrowse the rest of our Europe section and Travel section for more inspiration.
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What to do when your child doesn't like school
By Junior on 22/03/2012 11:15:06
The diary of a school refuser, and how he learned to stop worrying and love the classroom
nature ramble. The boys' socks are squidged round about their ankles. The girls are wearing bunches and pinafore dresses. And the world is a happy, shiny, if ever-so-slightly-soft-focus sort of place. But what's this? Sam is glowering. Then
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The coolest family ski trips
By Junior on 16/08/2011 11:04:43
Expect the finest VIP treatment at these cool hotels, piste-side chalets and champagne ski rooms
’ walk from the cable car. Mark Warner offers family breaks during school holidays (over-sevens only) for a week, including half board, flights and transfers, from £1,095 per adult and £1,035 per child. Across the pond, head to Whistler, which has been
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Life in the green house
By Junior on 02/09/2011 10:45:58
A family’s quest to create an energy-efficient abode has not only proved to be eco-friendly, but family-friendly, too…
this to the grid (via Good Energy at www.goodenergy.co.uk) earning us around £100 a year (if you do it now you’d get around 40p per unit compared to our 15p, but we did get lucky with a 50 per cent installation grant). We’ve also installed solar thermal tubes
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Isle of Wight: A Treasure Island
By Junior on 25/08/2011 15:10:52
Close to home but feels like heaven, the Isle of Wight is the perfect location to create idyllic childhood memories
. After non-stop childcare for the best part of three days, my wife took a well-earned shopping break in Cowes. The harbour here explodes in a riot of colour during Cowes Week, the world-famous sailing regatta in August when 100,000 enthusiasts descend
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