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Knitting clubs and suppliers
On 18/08/2011 in Art & Craft
Find out where to join fellow knitters and buy your wool and yarn
As well as being a practical skill – think of all those scarves, socks and jumpers you can create! – knitting is also a fun activity you can teach your children, or use to relax and socialise with other adults in knitting clubs. Visit www
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Saving money on the slopes
On 01/08/2011 in Perfect for...
A holiday on the slopes doesn't have to be expensive
and accommodation is less expensive
than the children’s club every night.- Pack a picnic for lunch and avoid the mountain restaurants – preparing a few baguettes with ham and cheese
for the backpack is no hassle.Read more fabulous ideas in our Ski & activity
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Destination Maldives: Treat your family to an idyllic island holiday
On 27/06/2012 in Long-haul
The Conrad Maldives Hotel on Rangali Island offers crystal seas and white-sand beaches
? The Ice Cream Spa, where children can choose from a range of treatments from the Super Sundae Supreme Body Scrub and Massage to a Princess Me Facial. The Maaja (fun in Maldivian) children’s club offers a fish-shaped splash zone with water jets.What’s best
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Charming Lake Garda
On 02/08/2011 in Europe
A hotel with a spectacular view of Lake Garda
into the hillside, and is super-green; it’s even Wi-Fi-free to minimise electromagnetic waves. The two-bedroom suites are ideal for families, and there are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and Paolino’s Club for children aged three and above. A week in July
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An Algarve oasis
On 02/08/2011 in Europe
Enjoy Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel in Portugal
villas and townhouses. Alongside a freeform oasis pool, there is a spa, sports club and two crèches for children of varying ages. A week for a family of four staying in an Ocean House costs from £1,700 from July 1.For more information, tel: 003 512 8262
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Idyllic islands
On 17/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Sail away to a gorgeous island destination...
the best. Its Shandrani Resort & Spa has a superb all-inclusive package that includes dining, a 45-minute massage for parents, free champagne and drinks plus activities such as water skiing and a mini club for three- to 12-year-olds. Beachcomber Tours
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Discovering Halkidiki
On 25/08/2011 in Perfect for...
There are food markets to explore and private cruises to enjoy with Sani Resort's Discover Halkidiki package
to the Sithonia peninsula and Porto Carras winery for wine and honey tastings; a private cruise to the Mount Athos peninsula; and trips to Pella, Vergina, Kavala and Phillipi. Children can either join in or enjoy action-packed fun at the Melissa Mini Kid’s Club
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A truly Thai Yuletide
On 10/12/2012 in Long-haul
Relax and unwind on the idyllic island of Koh Samui
and its unspoiled islands, while the on-site Planet Trekker club offers a host of activities for children aged from four to 12, with nannies also available. Prices start from £194 per night for a family of four in an Ocean View Room. Visit www
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The best of British luxury
On 05/08/2011 in UK
Join in the celebration at The Elms in Worcestershire with fizzing champagne and spa treatments
in their parents’ room (although meals are not free) and will have access to the superb Bears’ Den – a children’s club with activities including cooking and T-shirt painting, as well as lots of outdoors sports.Visit www.theelmshotel.co.uk Take a look at our Great
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How to teach your child a second language
On 20/11/2012 in Education
The best ways to encourage a bilingual babe
, who has been teaching children, including her own, French with her club Bonjour Les Enfants for the past eight years, says the best way to start is to give your child as many opportunities as possible to hear a language that they may learn being spoken
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