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Do you take holidays in term time?
On 17/12/2012 in Education
Schools get tough on unauthorised absences
to be off. This focus on unauthorised absence deflects attention from the fact that all absence is bad for children’s education.”Altering school-term schedules at a local level could help lower the national summer holiday demand that hikes prices up
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Heidi-high adventure in the Alps
On 02/08/2011 in Europe
Visit the awesome mountain in Switzerland
Walk between the pretty mountain villages of Kandersteg, Adelboden and Lenk in the Bernese Oberland to relive the charming story of Heidi on Inntravel’s Swiss Mountain Trails family holiday in Switzerland. Families can explore at their own pace
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Best Family Tour Operator: W&O Travel
On 01/06/2011 in Travel Awards
Family travel tips from luxury family tour operator, W&O Travel, shortlisted in the Junior Design Awards
the kids on our road every evening for the rest of the summer holidays!What’s W&O Travel’s philosophy? We offer worldwide family holidays, with first class service, gourmet dining and warm, genuine hospitality making every family member feel welcome. All
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Fun in the sun
On 18/03/2011 in Shopping
Presenting Sunuva's summer 2011 beachwear for kids
It may be grey and gloomy outside but it is never too early to start planning a trendy summer holiday wardrobe. Sunuva, a stylish UV protective swimwear label for kids, has ten new and exclusive print designs for this summer season including some
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Great British Treasures
On 20/04/2010 in UK
Ten favourite family days out around the UK
Steeped in nostalgia, the Great British Family Holiday is riding a new wave of popularity. And that’s not simply due to the strength of the euro or the credit crunch. The fact is that there’s never been a more varied, enticing or exciting range
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A terrific trip to Turkey
On 01/08/2011 in Perfect for...
Treat your family to a luxury holiday in Turkey
There are splendid summer destinations being offered by Turkey specialist Elixir. Portville is an exclusive cluster of private villas on Gocek Bay. Villas sleep up to six and come with a private Zodiac boat to cruise the network of canals. Seven
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Under-fives
On 10/08/2011 in Perfect for...
Young children will greatly enjoy Center Parcs with fun activities like pony-trekking and teddy-bear making
When it comes to holidaying with young children, Center Parcs is ideal. Cars are banned from the main grounds, so it’s a great place for young children to learn to ride a bike. There is also family pony-trekking, cartoon making, tots’ tennis, teddy
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The best websites for planning a family holiday
On 31/08/2011 in Tips & advice
These websites are great for organising a family holiday, grabbing a special deal and picking up loads of helpful travel tips
your needs.- For expert advice: www.family-travel.co.uk A comprehensive, subscription-only site with no ads, no bias and immense detail on destinations and holidays worldwide.- Super deals: www.hotels.com Offering deals of up to 40 per cent off summer
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Urban Beaches 2011
On 02/08/2011 in Days Out
Urban beaches are fast becoming one of the summer's hottest crazes. Hold onto your hats for some original seaside pleasures...
Summer in the city needn’t be all about sticky crowds and stuffy traffic fumes. This year cosmopolitan city-dwellers can seek out their own little slice of paradise in the midst of the madness with the sun, sand and sea of a pop-up urban beach
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Highly Commended Best Family Tour Operator 2011: Scott Dunn
On 01/06/2011 in Travel Awards
Family travel tips from Andrew Dunn at Scott Dunn, Highly Commended in our Junior Design Awards 2011
qualified Scott Dunn private nanny. We can also help parents with the holiday packing too, ensuring the villa is fully stocked with all the baby essentials on arrival. * Family beach/summer holiday Pine Cliffs, Portugal is a fantastic family-friendly resort
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