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Ten Days Out for the Bank Holiday Weekend
On 27/08/2010 in Days Out
Ten fun things to do over the August Bank Holiday
: 0161 8481834; www.lowryoutletmall.com EGYPTIAN FISH? Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive will be opening its doors this bank holiday Monday, offering visitors a day of varied activities from handling Egyptian artefacts to giving the fish their lunch
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The best summer days out in Scotland
On 19/06/2012 in Days Out
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
the school holidays. The schedule will include Tuesday science activities, Friday colouring trails and special guests every Saturday.Handle Exotic AnimalsJuly 4Spiders and scorpions and snakes, oh my! Older children can learn fascinating facts and handle a
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The coolest family ski trips
On 16/08/2011 in Ski & activity
Expect the finest VIP treatment at these cool hotels, piste-side chalets and champagne ski rooms
for a short transfer time between airport and resort, and childcare, ski schools and slopes that are close to your accommodation. It’s also worth checking out ski school times – afternoons are always warmer. Older children, with endless energy
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Home on the range
On 08/08/2011 in Ski & activity
Perusing the peaks for the ultimate family ski holiday is no easy task. Thankfully, there is a hassle-free option for a glamorous family gathering…
a nanny in tow, too. The day lasts from 9am to 4pm, with a big chunk of skiing in the mornings (and in the afternoon for older children) and a long lunch. Along the way, there are snacks, songs and games. And it was these clubs that made the week so
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An Autumn Cottage Break in the Lake District
On 22/08/2012 in Advertorial
A holiday filled with beautiful autumnal colours and crisp morning walks courtesy of Sykes Cottages
tourist hoards in one of the UK’s most popular holiday locations. If the kiddies are young enough to not be in school yet, the whole family can head off for a week of exploring and relaxation in one of England’s most beautiful landscapes, or just spend a
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Cooking with Raymond Blanc
On 07/08/2010 in Celebrity chefs
A lifelong love of good food and a rich culinary heritage encouraged Michelin-star chef Raymond Blanc to open his own cookery class to inspire and educate mini chefs
Having set up your chilidren’s cookery school La Petite Ecole at Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons, you are clearly an exponent of children in the kitchen. What is your earliest memory of cooking?We lived the most cliché of French life where the table
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Stefan Gates' Vietnam travel diaries
On 10/10/2012 in Long-haul
A deliciously different family holiday that will give your child a feast for her senses
, but of rotten food to Daisy and Poppy. Time for lunch, and that’s when all the girls’ fears melt into fascination. You see, Vietnamese food isn’t just delicious – it’s exciting because it has lots of dishes you build yourself.We order Vietnam’s legendary Pho
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My fashionable life: Fiona Lambert
On 27/06/2011 in Fashion news
Fiona Lambert, brand director of George, reveals her passion for chic and cheerful fashion for kids
’m lucky I get time for lunch!What’s so special about George’s childrenswear collections? Our kids ranges are fun, practical and all come with a 100-day quality guarantee so parents know they are getting something their children will like, and will last
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Chalet Hotel des Deux Domaines in Belle Plagne, France
On 01/08/2011 in Ski & activity
A family-friendly ski holiday needn’t curtail your sense of adventure. Just find a luxe hotel in a resort where there are plenty of slopes to conquer...
with Oxygène Ski School and I had a guide waiting to take me to Face Nord de Bellecôte for some serious off-piste action, before exploring the rest of the resort. High up in the Savoie French Alps, La Plagne boasts a ski area ranging from 1,250m
to 3,250m
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Holiday bargains
On 10/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Here's how to snap up the best family holiday deals...
their jobs, are leaving bookings until the very last minute. If you have somewhere specific in mind and are tied to dates, like school holidays, you shouldn’t push your luck too far. However, if you have preschoolers and can travel outside July and August
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