Where? China – an 11-day tour over the festive period taking in Beijing, Xi’an, Luoyang and Harbin.Why go there? China is full of breathtaking sights, from the Great Wall to the Terracotta Warriors.  Children will love... Travelling on a variety of unusual vehicles – from ricksha...

Mayor Boris Johnson arrives at the Westfield opening ceremonyJunior was in amongst the throngs of people who headed to Westfield Stratford City for the 'super-mall's' grand opening. We watched Mayor Boris Johnson cut the ribbon to officially declare the centre open followed by an...

There is nothing like seeing your child whizzing down their first nursery slope. Staggering how, in such a short space of time, they crack it – low centre of gravity and no fear seems to be a winning combination.The pleasures of a family ski trip can be immense, and with more and...

GrandHead to Morgans Hotel, Swansea’s grand boutique hotel located in the beautiful marine quarter with its sandy beach, promenade, children’s lido, leisure pool and museums. The hotel’s elegant traditional exterior belies the superbly modern interiors. From this hotel, you are o...

Long, languorous days full of sunshine, powder-soft, white sandy beaches fringed by palm trees, the warm, gently lapping, azure blue waters of the Indian Ocean and accommodation that’s super luxurious but family-friendly – the Shandrani Resort & Spa, Mauritius, delivers this, and...

For families, it's not the surf. Or the beaches. It’s not the estuary creeks, the fishing villages or the Eden Project. It’s not even Stein’s fish and chips. The real reason that families fall for Cornwall is that it epitomises the childhood holiday idyll: tradition spiced with a...

W&O specialise in creating unforgettable family holidays around the globe – here are some of their fantastic family travel tips. Whether it’s travelling by steam train through Sri Lanka, snorkelling in the warm seas of the Seychelles, or horse riding in Italy, as well as more tra...

Transylvania might not be the obvious choice for a family holiday, but it really is like stepping back into the Middle Ages. Try a spell at The Machine House, a six-bedroom, rustic guest house set in sprawling private parkland at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. There are mo...

Basking in a sunlounger sipping a cool cocktail might be your idea of the best way to spend a holiday. For your child, racing on the beach or a frantic game of shark attack in the pool may sound like a whole lot more fun. Scott Dunn can make both a reality with their attention to...

The Verbier ski schools offer skiing classes for children aged five and upwards. And for younger children and toddlers, there is also plenty to enjoy, including husky sledge rides with Swiss Mountain Spirit and toboggan rides on the nursery slopes at Les Esserts resort. To add th...