that international travel with a young child can pose. Taking baby abroad though doesn’t have to be complicated, it simply needs a little extra planning – here’s our guide to planning a family friendly holiday. Location, location, locationTravelling with small

to stay at La Becca. ■ Book a European holiday between July 1 and August 18 with Canvas Holidays and receive a second half price. This means a family of four could enjoy a ten-night break from August 5 to the golden sands of Brittany in France, then seven

for HIV-infected children, and The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund – and provides details about these projects. All of the Bushbaby Travel programmes are tailor-made for families with young children.Of course, a holiday for the family needs to offer fun

, take part in specially tailored tours of nearby Victoria Falls and game drives and enjoy drumming sessions around the campfire. Bailey Robinson is offering a seven-night stay in the luxurious two-bedroom Garden Cottage from £11,550 for a family of four

Prices start at £513 per night for a three-bedroom villa at Karma Kandara, including a private pool, garden and complimentary children’s club and babysitting services.For more details, visit www.karmaresorts.com

Apprehensive would be the best way to describe my feeling about our imminent first trip to the mountains en famille.I was excited about getting back on the snowboard again, but sceptical about staying in a family specialist chalet hotel. What would

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

and experienced? And what’s included in the holiday package? A chalet holiday usually includes six days’ meals and linen, but not all operators include flights and transfers, lift passes or equipment hire.Chalet operator The Alpine Club has two luxury, family-friendly

The family-friendly cruise line NCL has a choice of 15 sailings over the festive season in Europe, the Caribbean, Hawaii, South America, Mexican Riviera and the Panama Canal. The ships offer holiday shows and a festive menu on Christmas Day

holiday ideas by the age of their child category, so you can choose a break suited to your child's needs and interests. For a couple of gorgeous villas you can book through Tots To Travel, see Family Friendly in Spain and Portugal, and read Tots To Travel