Recent Articles in Holidays

Spa retreat in Bad Hofgastein, Austria
Jul 25, 2009

Osterreichischer Hof Hotel (4*) is an excellent base for a skiing, hiking or spa holiday in Bad Hofgastein, Austria.

Madrid - the Spanish capital has much to offer families
Jun 19, 2009

Madrid is an ideal European destination for a short city break for families with pre-teens or younger teens. Julia Bairstow spent three days there with her 14 year-old daughter, Lucy, and there was more than enough to keep her occupied and interested.

Legoland Billund Resort – accommodation
Jun 2, 2009

In the second of her articles about Legoland Billund Resort, Alex Bell writes about the resort's fabulous new contemporary chalets, part of a holiday village which opened April 2009.

Legoland Billund Resort – Lalandia in Denmark
May 29, 2009

For their first holiday as a family of four, the Bells went to Denmark, where they stayed at the brand new and hugely impressive Legoland Billund Resort. Legoland and Lalandia are two of Denmark’s largest theme parks and resorts, and Alex describes her family's enjoyment of them.

Top Ten Tips for camping holidays
May 13, 2009

Camping had never appealed to Sian Minett but a few years ago she was persuaded to give it a go and much to her surprise was immediately hooked! With the economic situation, an increasing number of people are giving camping a go for the first time so here are Sian's Top Ten Tips.

New York - so good you'll want to visit more than once!
Apr 28, 2009

New York City is a destination that really does have something for everyone. In particular Sian Minett was amazed at how clean New York is and how safe it feels, even at night. So great for a family city break.

Prague an ideal city break for the family
Apr 23, 2009

For children interested in culture and history Prague, set in the heart of Europe with the river Vltava running through it, makes a perfect destination, writes Julia Bairstow.

Experience the Arabian Gulf with Costa Cruises
Jan 22, 2009

Lucy Daltroff and her family enjoyed some winter sun with the Costa Classica Jewels of the Emirates itinerary, beginning and ending in Dubai.

Hotel du Parc, Sirmione, Lake Garda, Italy
Nov 13, 2008

Anne Coates visited Sirmione as part of her trip to Lake Garda and recommends it as a great destination for families, especially staying at the family-friendly Hotel du Parc.

 

Boating on the French canals - fun for all the family
Sep 17, 2008

Anne Coates had always dreamed of taking a boat along the canals for a holiday so when she was invited to join a trip in Burgundy, France starting off from St-Leger,  she was delighted!

Saas Fee activity holiday: glacier skiing and the alpine gorge
Jul 29, 2008

Olivia Coates, more adventurous than her mother on their holiday in Saas Fee, Switzerland, describes what it was really like tackling the alipine gorge and skiing on the glacier.

Saas Fee, Switzerland - a perfect base for a family actiivty holiday
Jul 25, 2008

Staying at the Club Hotel La Collina, Anne and Olivia Coates were ideally placed to try out some of the many actiivities on offer in Saas Fee from glacier skiing to feeding the marmots!