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A brilliant break in Turkey
On 10/08/2011 in Perfect for...
With splendid views of Turunç Bay and excellent swimming pools, Piynar Villa Hotel is a great place to visit
-bedroom villas – each with a swimming pool (two also have a children’s pool). There are plenty of activities, including children’s theatre and trips on local fishing boats.Prices start from £2,250 for a family of four for a week including flights, transfers, a
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Joe Blogs chills out under the Indian sun
On 24/05/2010 in Fashion news
Smart Boy About Town dips his toe – and his rather ample tummy – into the pool
hi, it's me, Joe.Sometimes, my mummy and I don't always see eye to eye. Take her idea of what to do on holiday. She seems to want to go and look at old buildings and stuff. I, on the other hand, just want to chill out at the pool. After all, that
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Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in Fife
On 25/08/2011 in UK
Seal spotting, kite-flying, and a dedicated check-in are included in the new Luxury Kids programme at the five-star Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews, Fife
Older children (three to 12) receive a teddy bear, rubber duck, robes and slippers, their own newspaper and access to a spa swimming pool. Adults can enjoy the golf, the beach and the hotel’s spa. An Eden Suite for two adults and two children
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Tresco's Flying Boat Club
On 26/08/2011 in UK
Rekindle those Famous Five fantasies on the Isles of Scilly at Tresco’s wonderful Flying Boat Club
or onto the sand. Houses are available for holiday rental and facilities include tennis courts, swimming pool and treatment rooms.Tel: 01720 422849; www.tresco.co.uk
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Rebecca Adlington's top tips for water confidence
On 12/07/2012 in Education
The Olympic gold medallist shares her tips for your water baby
go swimming, please can we go swimming.’We would usually go once a week to our local pool, and my two older sisters and I loved mucking around and racing my dad. It wasn’t until I was eight or nine that I joined a club, and my swimming took off
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Splendidly sunny Sicily
On 02/08/2011 in Europe
The Verdura Golf & Spa Resort in Sicily has lots to offer
Soak up Sicilian sunshine at the Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, 30 minutes’ drive from Palermo. Facilities at the resort include three golf courses, a 60-metre swimming pool and separate children’s pool, a spa and fitness centre, tennis and water sports
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Tots to Italy
On 26/08/2011 in Europe
Tots to France has now expanded its successful child-friendly villas to Italy with the launch of Tots to Italy
baths, bath mats and potties. Safety is also taken care of with swimming pools that are enclosed, and also baby monitors.Visit www.totstoitaly.co.uk for details.
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Swimming with your child
On 30/04/2012 in Leisure
It’s never too soon to instill water confidence in your child
BabiesWhile not really swimming using the proper technical strokes that we develop as adults (children don’t have the strength and coordination until at least age four), a baby benefits a great deal from an early introduction to water, not least
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Charming Lake Garda
On 02/08/2011 in Europe
A hotel with a spectacular view of Lake Garda
into the hillside, and is super-green; it’s even Wi-Fi-free to minimise electromagnetic waves. The two-bedroom suites are ideal for families, and there are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and Paolino’s Club for children aged three and above. A week in July
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Sicilian sunshine
On 09/08/2011 in Europe
Book a luxury villa in Sicily with villa specialist soloSiciliy
Mount Etna. A vine-draped gazebo overlooks the swimming pool and the interior of the house is filled with antique furnishings. The villa sleeps ten and costs €5,050 for a week in June. Smaller properties are also available, to see the full range
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