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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Bardolino on Italy's famous Lake Garda has a real Mediterranean feel to it, writes Anne Coates, and the Hotel Caesius Thermae Spa is an ideal base for an excellent value family holiday there.
Sentosa Island, Night Safari, Bugis Village and Chinatown - just a few of the attractions Anne Coates and daughter Olivia enjoyed in Singapore, an ideal base for a family holiday.
Whether it’s for a few days stopover or a longer family holiday, the award-winning Fullerton Hotel offers families a taste of Asian luxury, much appreciated by Anne Coates who was meeting up with backpacking daughter Olivia!
