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An Adventure
On 26/01/2009 in Perfect for...
Become a family of intrepid explorers - either here in the UK or further afield
from Vancouver to Tofino. From here, a 45-minute boat journey brings you ashore, where a horse-drawn wagon meets you. There’s everything from kayaking to bear-watching and the whole family can learn to fish. Oh, and there’s also a luxury spa tent
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Deeply adventurous holidays
On 18/08/2011 in Tips & advice
It’s easy for you and your family to become intrepid explorers with a little know-how. Near or far, just take the plunge and discover a new world
from Vancouver to Tofino. From here, a 45-minute boat journey brings you ashore, where a horse-drawn wagon meets you. There’s everything from kayaking to bear-watching and the whole family can learn to fish. Oh, and there’s also a luxury spa tent
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Cool campsites
On 13/04/2010 in UK
There is nothing like a camping trip to bring the family closer together, so try one of these 10 fabulous locations
to ride along a nearby track. Tel: 01208 831395 or visit www.ruthernvalley.com 2. Burrowhayes Farm, Somerset Located on a small farm, the camping field here stretches from behind the stables to the woods. There are horses and ponies, and escorted rides
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Summer Events For London
On 15/07/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
explorers can become a nature detective for the day, discovering the various wildlife of the park and then taking a dip in the pond to discover what creatures are lurking in the deep.Camp RockAugust 7On the first Sunday of each month Whiteleys shopping
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The Earthship in Normandy
On 10/08/2011 in Europe
Set in the beautiful Normandy countryside, when it comes to an eco-friendly holiday, nothing quite matches the Earthship experience
in the Eighties. Nowadays, it seems a pragmatic way to preserve the planet. Fortunately, the La Manche region of Normandy has so far retained its natural beauty and springtime is when the area bursts into life for the active family. Horse riding is available
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Glamour Girls: Elspeth Gibson's new range for girls
On 19/04/2010 in Vintage Junior
Fashion designer Elspeth Gibson is adding a touch of glamour in her new range for girls-with a little help from her two daughters
.” When I point out that she has just been posing on a rocking horse in a sparkling cocktail dress, Elspeth laughs. “I love fashion and the fun of it and all the glam pretence, but it’s nice to be able to come home to reality. I think to take fashion too
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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
of Shafberg mountain where Wolfgangsee Lake becomes a distant, shining disk far below. Near the top, the train passes beyond the trees into a barren and rocky landscape. The final ascent gives you one last thrill as the train plunges into a pitch-black rock
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The importance of grandparents
On 20/04/2010 in Relationships
ONCE UPON A time, grandparents were kindly, gentle old souls who typically sat by the fire in a rocking chair knitting, or playing cards. They would cook a great Sunday roast and slipped you sixpence if you were good. The grandmothers wore slippers
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Paris je t’aime
On 03/08/2011 in Europe
With artistry and beauty at every corner, the French capital is a veritable playground of adventure for children
ferris wheel, a playground with rocking horses and a mini witch’s hat with dangling swings. You can also sit upon a big shiny silver satellite dish that looks like a giant boule (which seemed fitting in the park which is famous for silver-haired Parisians
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Festival fun
On 08/04/2011 in Leisure
Take in a child-friendly festival this summer
. Extend your stay The stunning five-star Stapleford Park country house hotel is less than 30 miles away from the festival site, and is family-friendly. Activities available include falconry and horse riding, as well as outdoor games like croquet. The spa
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