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A dreamy Sri Lankan villa
On 19/04/2011 in Long-haul
Get closer to nature and enjoy a piece of paradise in Sri Lanka
, children can enjoy a host of games at the villa, from volleyball to cricket, take a bike ride to the village of Aranwella or get close to nature with whale watching. Animal lovers can also visit the Udawalawe elephant park, the Kalametiya bird sanctuary
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Fine wine in Portugal
On 19/04/2011 in Europe
Gastronomic delight at a hotel in Oporto
of the Douro River. The city of Oporto is also a World Heritage Centre blessed with warm weather and a hillside location that provides stunning vistas. It’s also close to gorgeous white sand beaches that are packed with activities for children.For another
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Retallack Resort And Spa in Cornwall
On 05/08/2011 in UK
A stylish Retallack Resort And Spa with fabulous facilities
eight upwards). The resort is close to beauty spots, such as Padstow and Fistral Beach, and the two-bedroom Rock House costs from £370 per week.Visit www.retallackresort.co.ukDiscover other great destinations in our UK and Travel section.
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Sydney: an ideal city break
On 25/08/2011 in Cities
With its laid-back beach lifestyle, abundant natural attractions and friendly locals, Sydney is the ultimate family-friendly city break
Sydney is a great location to visit with plenty to do and see, for instance, Taronga Zoo is one of the world’s great zoos, while Sydney Aquarium gets you close to the marine life of southern oceans. There are plenty of fabulous walks around Sydney
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Wolf watching in the Pyrénées
On 14/02/2012 in Europe
Dance with wolves at a French animal park
Get close to nature and spend the day(and a night) wolf watching from a luxury chalet next to a wolf pack’s enclosure in the Parc Animalier Des Pyrénées. Situated just outside Argelès-Gazost, a pretty town in France’s Hautes Pyrénées just a short
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Highly Commended Best Family Tour Operator 2012 - Ski Famille
On 20/05/2012 in Travel Awards
Meet the experts who will whisk your family away to an exciting destination, and look after you in fine style from the moment you arrive
If you’re skiing with young children, being close to the slopes is a must. Ski Famille’s 11 chalets, situated in the resorts of Reberty Village and Les Gets in the French Alps, are just a snowball’s throw away from all the action. Ski Famille staff
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Highly Commended Designer Of The Year 2012 - Hucklebones
On 22/05/2012 in Fashion Awards
For beautifully made, timeless girlswear, Hucklebones is a veritable treasure trove
Hucklebones creates beautiful clothing for girls aged 3 months - 10 years. Every garment is meticulously considered, with close attention to tailoring and the finer details to ensure each item has its own charming style. Hucklebones collections
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Shortlisted Best Furniture Collection 2012 - Silver Cross Porterhouse Nursery Furniture
On 22/05/2012 in Interiors & Lifestyle Awards
Furniture for children that's not just functional but fantastic-looking too
and features a unique full-length underbed soft-close drawer for use with both the cot and junior bed. The full-size wardrobe provides generous storage with a useful hanging rail.Porterhouse Nursery Furntiure, £1,400 by Silver Cross.See... winning pushchair
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Factfile: Headlice
On 01/10/2012 in Health
Discover what makes those pesky critters tick
. They tend to stay close to our scalps, so they can feed on our blood; they cannot survive for long once removed from the head.How do you get head lice?Head lice move from one host to another during head-to-head contact. When your hair is touching someone
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Storybook heroes No 11: Alice In Wonderland
On 22/11/2012 in Books
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
Name AliceBorn 1896Defining moment "Alice was considering whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies, when suddenly a White Rabbit ran close by her."Why we love Alice* She's feisty
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