Family holidays

England

Despite its issues, Britain’s answer to Vegas keeps bringing in tourists

Years of under-investment, deprivation, unreliable weather and boozy stag and hen parties haven’t stopped Blackpool being fun for all the family.

by Steve McKenna

Beach and island holidays

The perfect resort for a family’s first international getaway

Just 20 minutes from the airport, Denarau is the perfect place for exhausted families with young kids to test the waters on their first international trip away.

by Shaney Hudson

Universal Studios’ iconic globe at the main entrance.

Los Angeles

How to beat the queues at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood catapults visitors into the colourful worlds of movie franchises on high-octane rides and immersive experiences.

by Julie Miller

Byron Bay

I stayed in a youth hostel with my kids and disturbed the backpackers

I used to stay in this very hostel back in my early 20s, but I’ve never stayed in one with my kids. I’m here to see if it’s a good idea.

by Ben Groundwater

Aquariums suddenly seem far more wonderous when you visit with kids.

Opinion

Seven reasons travelling with kids isn’t a nightmare, it’s better

Travelling with kids in tow is alarmingly different to travelling when you’re young and child-free. Embrace it and you will find it’s better.

by David Whitley

Singapore

How a Singapore stopover saved our holiday

Until our family experienced our first stopover in Singapore, I didn’t realise I’d been doing long-haul flights all wrong.

by Shaney Hudson

Savvy traveller

Be warned: This type of cruising is not for kids (with a few exceptions)

Taking kids on a river cruise is perhaps a mistake, but there are some exceptions.

by Brian Johnston

Take afternoon tea on board a double-decker bus.

London

Ten of the best things to do in London with teens

Boho markets, Hyde Park, street art, Insta moments and afternoon tea on a double decker bus are just some of the highlights of London with teens in tow.