Family holidays

Celebrate in style this year with ideas for half-term destinations that do things a little differently 

“The youngsters react so well to sleeping out under canvas”

From dinosaur fossils in Denver to the big thrills of Orlando’s theme parks, we track down five family holiday adventures to get planning for

Writer and children’s author Ben Lerwill share his tips on how to reduce waste when travelling with youngsters

One parent’s tried-and-tested tips to help you plan a restorative beach break for all the family

Helen Whitaker explores whether it’s possible to have a romantic escape with kids in tow

Take the extended clan on a trip that ticks boxes for everyone from wide-eyed toddlers to beloved golden-agers

Parenting columnist, podcast host and mother of four Lorraine Candy talks about the pleasures and perils of holidays with adolescent offspring

Award-winning writer Robyn Wilder describes the highs and lows of taking trips with children