The Manta ride at SeaWorld in Orlando is a fun new way to view sea creatures. The roller coaster skims a seven-acre stretch of water, allowing you a close-up view of hundreds of manta rays and thousands of fish. If your child prefers a calmer

A SPECK IN the Indian Ocean, way east of Madagascar and 1,000 miles south of the Seychelles, Mauritius has always been a classy destination: charming people, outstanding food, gorgeous beaches and clear, calm seas. There are no charter flights

A great opportunity is now available at the Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa, a new hotel that forms part of the Chao Mai National Park in the Si Kao district of southern Thailand. Manatees, or sea cows, are normally more associated with Florida

There’s something fishy going on at Selfridges… From May 11 to June 12 the department store is partnering with environmental and conservation groups to celebrate the ocean and all the fishy friends that live within it. Highlighting the fact that our oceans are under serious threa...

A mere two-minute stroll from the gorgeous Cornish Roseland coast, it has an indoor pool and playroom, and although the lovely Georgian house is divided into 12 apartments, which can be booked individually, we think the best way to enjoy its splendour is to book the whole house f...

In the April issue of Junior, out on March 2, we feature some brilliant crafty ideas from Homemade Home by Sania Pell (CICO, £16.99). For full instructions, be sure to pick up your copy of Junior. Print out this template to 4x its size and use to make your flag and playsail.

Image on Home Page From leftWhite cotton shirt £48 and knitted checked pullover £64 by Baby Graziella (ages 1-12 years); White cotton shorts £62 by Il Gufo (ages 1-12 years)Circle print dress with net underskirt £245 and black leather belt £91 by Simonetta (ages 4-16 years)White...

1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights when you get home. Paint them di...

For a family with a passion for making things, a Thirties townhouse with an Arts And Crafts vibe in the suburbs of Brighton is a fitting abode. It’s from here that Darrell and Julia Gibbs run their business Sukie, designing notebooks and journals, handkerchiefs and cushions, with...

The nautical theme ran through these pieces we shot from Sainsbury's TU SS12 childrenswear range. Stripes and sea-themed wellies complete with pirates. We loved the red and white striped dress with a calm sea bottom half, sailing boats and soaring