Holidays To Travel

There are the obvious sights to see when on holiday in Paris with the family, such as the Eiffel Tower, but the there are numerous beautiful gardens situated throughout the city that are a great way to relax with a picnic and let the children enjoy themselves on the playgrounds. Many gardens have pony or donkey rides along with merry-go-rounds such as the famous old one at the Jardin du Luxembourg, which is a great thrill for the young children, but for the harder to please teenagers there are specific areas for skating and even activities like table tennis at the Parc Andre-Citroen. During the summer months Paris comes alive with lots of different festivals, fetes and shows which take place all over the city, and from puppet shows to fairs through to open air jazz concerts, there is going to be something to keep everyone amused. Yet how about going to the beach? Well Paris may not be near to the beach, but every year they create a beach scene on the banks of the River Seine called the...

One: Include all family members in the planning, so nobody feels left out, bored or ignored. Few things could be less fun than a family holiday where Dad is quietly sulking because he didn’t get to go to the museum he wanted, the teen is whining that they never get to do anything fun. Make sure whoever is in charge is listening to the rest of the family. Two: Plan to split up. You’re not all going to want to do the same things, and you don’t have to in order to have a good time. Maybe some of you can go shopping while another couple head for the beach. Don’t drag people to places they have no interest in unless it’s necessary. When that’s said, consider finding a family friendly version of each person’s favourite activity. Is there an old church that’s especially spectacular? Perhaps you could all go and see that one! Three: Consider self catering. It can be cheaper than eating out, and it can give you a sense of freedom not to be dependent on hotels and restaurants. As...

Boasting one of the most popular tourist spots for all ages, Majorca is the ideal destination for UK visitors as flying time from most UK airports is no more than two and a half hours. The island can be divided into three parts - the Serra de Tramuntana rocks, the Serra de Llevant and the central plain (Es pla). The island offers buildings, architecture and landmarks, as well as miles of coastline. Palma is the capital of Majorca with a long Moorish history. For beach lovers, Alcudia is a family favourite, famed for its beaches which include a 15km golden sand beach. Cala d'Or is quieter and is set in small rocky coves, with sandy beaches shadowed by pine trees. Es Trenc has a superb beach with a peaceful location, three kilometres of white sand and azure sea. Lletas also offers an excellent family holiday with fine, sandy beaches and a handful of bars and restaurants. Cala Fornells is a quiet beach resort, Puerto d'Antratx is located on the harbour side and the sandy beaches a...