there was a soggy puddle at his feet and a trail of wet footprints behind him. It was our first morning at Club Med’s La Palmeraie Resort in Marrakech, and Joe had run off to survey the breakfast offerings – and somehow ended up in an ornamental pond

One way of budgeting for your holiday during these times of recession is to book an all-inclusive trip. Club Med is ideal, in that it includes flights, transfers, accommodation, all childcare (from age four upwards), sports and activities, and all

The resort boasts a children’s club with activities including golf, go-karting, tennis, and horse riding. There are also restaurants with foods from around the world. Until October 31, a family of four can enjoy seven nights in an apartment for £1

- and ability-appropriate children’s clubs at its ski resorts and hotels, too. Scott Dunn has just opened the OurSpace children’s club at Borgo Egnazia, the Med’s newest luxury hotel on Southern Italy’s Puglian coast. Bright and airy with a selection of toys

accommodation to a ‘village square’ surrounded by restaurants. The spa is simply heaven on earth and there’s an excellent children’s club. The resort’s raison d’être is really its golf and tennis but there is a lot for families to do together, too,  including

and do their own thing every now and then as well.What’s your favourite childhood holiday memory? It would have to be sailing trips in the Med. There is nothing to beat leaping on and off boats with friends and family, except perhaps skiing with them

Alaskan operators, with elegant ships renowned for their excellent food. Children’s clubs operate from June to September. B is for Baltic cultureCruise ships sail from Dover, Amsterdam or Copenhagen all summer long to the Baltic – a great choice

operators, with elegant ships renowned for their excellent food. Children’s clubs operate from June to September.BALTIC CULTURECruise ships sail from Dover, Amsterdam or Copenhagen all summer long to the Baltic – a great choice for families who want

.thanoshotels.com), or at Le Meridien spa and hotel in Limassol, which has an amazing spa as well as an indoor pool, a children’s club and a range of activities. Book either hotel with Tots Too. Tel: 020 7284 3344; www.totstoo.comFebruary Carnivals in Gran Canaria

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