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Delicious Mauritius
On 18/10/2007 in Long-haul
With a mix of sun, sea and spice, this unspoilt island in the Indian ocean is the perfect place to kick back and relax with all the family.
, the lovely botanical gardens at Port Louis, or a working sugar mill. But essentially, Mauritius offers a lazy, pampering beach holiday.And with the array of upscale hotels available here, you can sit back and relax whilst your children develop their outdoor
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Awesome Austria
On 04/06/2008 in Europe
Avoid the bucket-and-spade brigade and head to the stunning Austrian Alps this summer
, were a hit, especially the lollies called Bum-bum. Our first beach-free family holiday was a gamble that paid off. It was, as the Austrian’s would say, a very gute fahrte (good journey). One foreign expression – like the holiday – that my children
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Winter sun
On 20/04/2010 in Perfect for...
Head to one of these destinations for some winter sun
at the Kempinski Hotel costs £23,500 for a family of four. For more information, tel: 00 39 092 367 5000; www.kempinski-sicily.com Enjoy More in Mauritius Keeping children entertained on any holiday can be a challenge, so Scott Dunn, the luxury tour
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Venice
On 18/04/2010 in Cities
Junior's city break guide to Venice
THE RESULTS OF my informal Family Holiday Highlights Survey took me by surprise. Devised and carried out by myself – the mother of three children, aged ten, nine and five – it involved one simple question: what was the best day of your Italian
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First-time family skiers take to the Swiss slopes
On 07/12/2012 in Ski & activity
Sian Michaelson and family review skiing in the Swiss resort of Laax
’re into people carrier territory. So what a relief to travel with a tour operator that understands four isn’t always the magic number. Nope, our third child and the fifth member of our family, Max, five, was most certainly central to the holiday, from his prime
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Happy Family Travel: How to avoid a mid-air meltdown
On 12/08/2011 in Tips & advice
A sense of unease accompanies any plane journey with children. Here’s how to avoid such a crisis
to be strapped into his seat, but a little philosophical pragmatism can go a long way when flying with young children. Think yourself into a positive can-do frame of mind, get organised as much as possible – forewarned is forearmed and all that – and your holiday
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Junior's guide to yurts and tipis
On 16/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Get down to the woods today and pitch up for a more stylish tented experience in an enchanting big-top yurt or tipi
There are two elements to camping chic: where you go, and what you stay in. Among the hip, there’s a growing trend for yurts and tipi holidays. When it comes to yurts, only the real deal from Mongolia will do, which is what you’ll find at Strawberry
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Perfect for... Pirate capers
On 24/10/2012 in Long-haul
The Galapagos Islands offer plenty of opportunity for pirate adventures
. For details, www.yachtlapinta.com.Read more...Deeply adventurous holidaysForeign countries en familleTravel accessories for children
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Fuss-free flying with children
On 01/08/2012 in Tips & advice
The lowdown on the family-friendliness of airlines
to be strapped into his seat, but a little philosophical pragmatism can go a long way when flying with young children. Think yourself into a positive can-do frame of mind, get organized as much as possible – forewarned is forearmed and all that – and your holiday
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The soothing Shanti
On 24/06/2011 in Long-haul
With an assortment of activities and peaceful pastimes, the Shanti Maurice in Mauritius is the ideal place for the whole family to unwind
If your family lives at lightning speed, then a trip to the Shanti Maurice in Mauritius could be the perfect place to encourage you all to adopt a slower pace. If nothing else, a holiday basking in the beauty of the tropical trees and turquoise sea
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