The Hotel Savoy, FlorenceYour child can create her very own Pinocchio at the Hotel Savoy in Florence.During a three-hour workshop by a renowned artisan, she will be taught arts and crafts skills typical of the culture of Florence to create her own

workshops to cookie baking and water activities.Three swimming pools, one of which is heated, are surrounded by sub-tropical gardens and Spain’s largest horse-riding stable is a 5-minute walk away.For those seeking adventures further afield, Morocco is a

drawing workshops, readings and quizzes, the daily sessions will involve mask-making, junk sea-monster modelling and other activities that are all designed to bring stories to life.The resort is near a National Park and has two soft white sand beaches

to the tropical beachside location.The renowned Planter’s Kids Club at the hotel will run dedicated workshops to teach the wannabe models how to pose and sashay down the catwalk, followed by a spectacular showcase which will be captured on video to take home

to occupy and entertain four- to 11-year-olds. Future eco-warriors will love the ‘Scientific Area’ where workshops are run by expert naturalists from Loro Parque.The 160 hectare estate also features seven swimming pools, 10 dining options, a private beach

Evian Resort, Evians-Les-BainsPerched on the South bank of Lake Geneva, the Evian Royal Resort children’s club from four months to 11 years offers an enticing array of workshops, including pastry making, floral art and cookery.Meanwhile, parents can

, including snorkelling, windsurfing and scuba diving.Guests can also enjoy a daily programme of activities including Spanish lessons, dance classes and painting workshops. Younger children have the opportunity to venture inside the Explorer children’s club

host of arts and crafts workshops, cooking sessions and pyjama parties. Lisbon is only 30km away, with numerous places of interest including the Museum of Ancient Art and Estrela Basilica, or check outCascais, which has lovely sandy beaches, perfect

happens backstage, or how the dancers polish those impossibly perfect pirouettes, they can gain a fascinating insight with the Ballet Buddy scheme, taking part in workshops, admiring the breathtaking costumes up close and meeting their dancing heroes

child?Playing outdoors with my friends, making things with my dad in his workshop, reading and playing tennis. I also loved collecting old and special things and I still do today. What is your family time like?We like to go on adventures, exploring new