from Paris, all rather appropriatedly laid out – as one might expect –  on graphic felt red and cream Nordic cloths.Cute little bird brooches nested in vintage fabric covered matchboxes, little fabric mice bedded in boxes with pillows and blankets

Maya, which translates as “dream”, offers a combination of tranquility and adventure. Located in southern Sri Lanka, this five-suite villa is set in tropical gardens and boasts fine local cuisine, four poster beds and a swimming pool. Best of all

bespoke bed and custom-made cars, track sets, games and gadgets – has been added, along with a second Barbie Fashion Icon room for older girls. The Hotel Plaza Athénée Barbie and Hot Wheels offer includes one of the three themed rooms along with one

… Eastbourne. It has just been voted into the world’s top ten of celebrity-owned hotels, and although Malkovich won’t be making your bed, the hotel is a superbly stylish seafront property where your children can enjoy boat trips, watersports and explore

Accommodation is in two vast Crusoe-style family villas with two double or triple rooms with a decked lounge area and huge day beds. The local wildlife includes monkeys, crabs and weaver birds, while you can try kayaking, sailing, scuba diving

, Cristiano Ronaldo and Daniel Craig all made the shortlist, the big surprise was the winner, Bill Oddie. Prices for Explore Family Adventures start from £865 per adult and £775 per child, including seven nights’ bed and breakfast. Tel: 0845 013 1537. 

of Arabic cuisine together at cookery classes in the Al Mar restaurant, famed for its fusion of Lebanese and Egyptian food. Sovereign Luxury Travel is offering families a ten per cent early booking discount on a seven-night stay for a family of four, bed

– and staying in a castle should appeal to younger guests, too! A seven-night stay for a family of four, in a deluxe room with two queen beds, costs from £2,060, including Irish breakfasts each day,a one-hour family falconry lesson and a one-hour family horse

includes a host of brilliant products, whether it’s the fun Matrix range with slides built into bunk beds, the curved contours of the Little Juliet Chair or the Robots and Rivets bedlinen. To find elegant children’s furnishings and fun products for every

. The downsideHaving to wait your turn – and when rain stops play.Our favouriteThe Berg Tattoo features a unique jump mat game for 2–10 players, and has superb bounceability. Credit crunch optionPut an extra duvet on the bed, pile up the pillows and cushions