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The rules of rock-pooling
On 15/05/2012 in Leisure
Have an exciting coastal adventure with your child
layers which can be easily removed if necessary.2. Bring a kitYour child can make the most of his discoveries with a few essential pieces of kit such as a magnifying glass or binoculars to inspect your discoveries more closely, a notebook to keep a rock-pooling
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Cornish treasures
On 09/08/2011 in UK
With lazy days of exploring golden sands and rock pools, Cornwall is every child’s dream destination
food at St Ives, picture-book fishing villages like Mousehole, boat trips from Penzance, plus the big attractions of Land’s End and St Michael’s Mount. Distil everything that is magical about a family holiday in Cornwall – from surf, sand and rock pools
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10 of the Best UK Beaches
On 13/08/2010 in Days Out
Nothing beats a day of play on a beach. So grab your bucket and spade and get set for fun!
above is the Minack Theatre, which is well worth a visit. Visit www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk2. Crackington Haven, Cornwall This ideal spot for families has a gently shelving beach in an enclosed bay; the upper beach is mainly pebble, with rock pools along
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Meet a baby orang-utan
On 25/08/2011 in Long-haul
There are lots of exciting activities for children to try out at Shangri-La's resort hotels from learning flying trapeze to admiring an adorable orang-utan
Luxury Asian hotel group Shangri-La has introduced a new series of children’s activities at its resort hotels. For example, at the Rasa Sentosa in Singapore, children can learn juggling, yoga, rock climbing and flying trapeze; at the Tanjung Aru
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Rockin' in the Caribbean
On 23/01/2012 in Long-haul
Take the children to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the Dominican Republic
Located on a sandy beach overlooking secluded lagoons and a river, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic has three children’s swimming pools with slides, a children’s club, arcade centre and playground. Family Level
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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
, indoor pool, tennis courts, adventure playground, treasure hunts and nature hunts on offer, the resort is also home to FlowRider – an ingenious self-contained wave machine that hosts surf and body boarding lessons from £15 per person (for children age
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The creative family
On 11/08/2011 in Perfect for...
For those with minds bursting with imaginative ideas the beautiful Artists’ Villa with its recording studio and painting deck in the Turks & Caicos will be a dream holiday destination
includes a 36-metre long infinity pool constructed from black volcanic rock and a painting deck with uninterrupted views of the Caribbean Sea – perfect for children painting a seascape. The villa sleeps 12 and costs £10,800 per night over Christmas and New
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The best beaches for children in Britain
On 12/08/2011 in UK
The unflattering image of a grubby British seaside is now a thing of the past. Get ready for some seriously stylish British beaches...
the perfect setting, perched above the award-winning Mawgan Porth beach, where you’ll find waves for the adventurous, sandy coves to explore and numerous rock pools to fish and splash in. The hotel prides itself keeping its youngest guests entertained and has
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Gwel an Mor in Cornwall
On 11/08/2011 in UK
Have a peaceful time in one of Gwel an Mor's luxury lodges
tubs on the sun deck. Wildlife activities in the area include rock-pooling and falconry, and children can meet a variety of rescued and tame animals at Feadon Farm. Prices start at £399 for a week in a Lowena Lodge.Tel: 01209 842354; www
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Great British Treasures
On 20/04/2010 in UK
Ten favourite family days out around the UK
rock pools ona wind-strafed beach during winter as they can on a boogie board during a summer heatwave. Some of the best highlights in Britain don’t cost a penny – cycling north Devon’s Tarka Trail, or finding the perfect picnic spot in the Lake
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