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EDITORIAL:
Keeping the kids safe in the sun – How can we enjoy the sunshine and stay safe? Getting the kids kitted out in sun protective UV swimwear and clothing. Most of us enjoy basking in the sunshine on holiday, but as the number of people affected by skin cancer increases, people are becoming more aware of the dangers of too much exposure.
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 Activities
Abroad
based: Newcastle Upon Tyne,
UK
website: www.activitiesabroad.com
An exciting range of active adventure holidays
throughout Europe that are highly suitable for families. With older
children try trips where you can do the activities together, or
if the children are younger they can have their own special adventures
while mum and dad go off to raft, canoe, bike climb, ride... Choose
from family holidays in Spain, Greece, France, Turkey and Finland.
| single parent holidays
| family/child friendly | multi-activity | horse/pony trekking
| white water rafting | canoeing/kayaking | mountain biking |
canyoning/gorge walking | climbing/scrambling | walking/trekking/hiking | diving/snorkelling | Europe |
Activity
Yachting Holidays
based: West Sussex, UK
website: www.activityyachting.com
A full range of low cost 'Learn to Sail' holidays while sailing
as part of a flotilla, suitable for singles, groups or families.
Flotilla and bareboat sailing for existing sailors and 'week aboard
and week ashore' combinations with Drascombe Lugger's for day sailing.
| sailing (small boat/yacht) | singles holidays | family/child friendly | Croatia
| Turkey |
Adventure
Company (The)
based: Hampshire, UK
website: Adventure Co–family adventures
Well conceived family adventure travel, catering
for families with children from 1 to 16, and offering an excellent
programme of trips and genuine experiences. The Adventure Travel
company offer safaris, trekking holidays, multi-activity breaks,
cultural journeys and much more. They specalise in family adventure
holidays, including several trips especially for families with infants, and trips for both winter and summer.
| family/child
friendly | single parent holidays | walking/trekking/hiking
| animals/safari | walking/trekking safaris | multi-activity
| ethical/ecotourism | sacred sites | native peoples | small group
motor tours | sightseeing | Worldwide |
Adventure Newfoundland
based: Newfoundland, Canada
website: www.adventurenewfoundland.com
Small group explorations of the natural, cultural and geological wonders of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada; including family wildlife adventures. Enjoy huge gatherings of whales, dolphins, puffins, caribou and other wildlife, and explore the UNESCO sites at Gros Morne and the Norse settlement. Research expeditions feature orcas and humpback whales.
| marine safaris | whale/dolphin watching | bird watching | ecological tours | geological | small group motor tours | family/child friendly | Canada |
Alps and Beyond
based: Ticino, Switzerland
website: www.alpsandbeyond.com
Specialists in active, distinctive vacations of all difficulty levels in Italy and Switzerland. Activities include walking, hiking and trekking in the Alps, Dolomites, Italian lakes, Piemonte, Bernese Oberland and Valais. Also offering cultural and historical tours, responsible travel, family vacations, wine tasting, cooking classes and women-only adventures, all with professional guides.
| walking/trekking/hiking | mountain guides | women only | wine appreciation/tasting | gastronomic | luggage transported | ethical/ecotourism | tailor made | family/child friendly | via ferrata | Italy | Switzerland |
Amazing Voyages
based: London, UK
website: www.amazingvoyages.co.uk
An exclusive travel company based in Central London offering authentic travel experiences around the world. From private luxury tours to small group adventure escapes, their trips include tours as diverse as Amazon cruises to golfing breaks in South Africa, from horse riding on the Easter Islands to voyages of discovery in China.
| animals/safari | walking/trekking/hiking | weddings/honeymoons | horse trail riding | golf breaks | cruises (river/lake) | archaeological tours | wine tasting/appreciation | family/child friendly | seniors/silver surfers | tailor made | Worldwide |
Aqua Adicta
based: Murcia, Spain
website: www.aqua-adicta.co.uk
Dinghy sailing, windsurfing or kayaking on the warm waters of the Mar Menor lagoon in southern Spain; Aqua Adicta specialise in high quality, private courses for couples, families, singles and small groups. They also offer kayak safaris, suitable for anyone and a great way to explore the area and its wildlife.
| sailing (small boat/yacht) | windsurfing | sea canoeing/sea kayaking | canoeing/kayaking | diving/snorkelling | tailor made | family/child friendly | singles holidays | groups | Spain |
Aruba Specialized Vacations
based: Aruba
website: www.aruba.com/SpecializedVacations/Weddings_and_Honeymoons.aspx
Specialized vacations in Aruba, a magical island with a rich multi-cultural heritage, European charm and Latin flavour. Its alabaster beaches, turquoise Caribbean waters and sun-kissed days are world-renowned. Aruba is the perfect place for weddings and honeymoons, family breaks and volunteer vacations and a range of water and land activities and island tours.
| working/volunteer holidays | weddings/honeymoons | romantic | family/child friendly | festivals/carnivals | cruises (ocean) | diving/snorkelling | waterskiing | windsurfing | Aruba |
 Bison Quest on Wild Echo Bison Reserve
based: Montana, USA
website: www.bisonquest.com
Experience a very private vacation in a log cabin and Sioux tipis surrounded by a bison herd in the Montana wilderness. Ride horses, learn Native American history, use a sweatlodge, join eco projects and participate in bison and wildlife studies as the only guests of internationally known biologists.
| ethical/ecotourism | bird watching | family/child friendly | working/volunteer holidays | ecological tours | native peoples | groups | tailor made | women only | animals/safari | riding | USA |
Bordeaux Cycle Tours Limited
based: Bordeaux, France
website: www.cyclebordeaux.co.uk
Cycling holidays in France – cycle tours through the vineyards, valleys and forests surrounding Bordeaux. Carefree self-guided cycle tours for couples, small groups, families and wine-lovers, ranging from 4 night short breaks to 10 day bicycle trips that are adventures in the French art of living.
| cycle touring | wine tours | family/child friendly | weekends/short breaks | France |
Butlins
based: UK
website: Butlins
Great family holidays that aren't going to cost the earth, brilliant
facilities for all ages (including the grown-up!), from Noddy's
Toyland to Kids Clubs, and an excellent range of accommodation.
As well as family summer holidays, Butlins are good for a half term
break, autumnal fireworks, Easter specials, family Christmases away...
Late deals, special offers and some great early booking deals too!
| family/child friendly
| single parent holidays | weekends/short breaks | groups | clubbing
| theatre/shows | concerts/music festivals | Christmas and New
Year | Christmas/New Year party breaks | England | UK |
Byways Breaks
based: Cheshire, UK
website: www.byways-breaks.co.uk
Cycling and walking holidays in Shropshire, Cheshire and Welsh borders. Comfortable accommodation with good food including farms, hotels and pubs. Routes are carefully selected to explore the best countryside and visit places of interest. Offering a range of holidays suitable for all abilities. Full back-up including luggage transfer.
| cycle touring | unguided walking | long distance walks | luggage transported | family/child friendly | tailor made | weekends/short breaks | England | Wales |
Crieff Hydro
based: Perthshire, Scotland, UK
website: www.crieffhydro.com
Arguably the most comprehensive family resort in Scotland, 4 star Crieff Hydro is centrally located in its own 900 acre estate. Offering over 40 onsite activities and inclusive daily childcare for 2-12 year olds, the recently redeveloped resort is only an hour's drive from both Glasgow and Edinburgh.
| family/child friendly | resort spas | golf breaks | 4 wheel drive/4x4 | karting/quad biking | ropes course
| archery | shooting | horse/pony trekking | keep-fit/ gym/fitness breaks | Christmas/New Year | Scotland |
CruiseDirect
based: New Jersey, USA
website: CruiseDirect:
Family Cruises
A cruise is ideal as a family holiday, with
a huge assortment of activities onboard and onshore. Just for starters,
there are spas for Mum, golf for Dad and movies, games and swimming
for the kids. Or why not try the new kind of Disney experience,
with the Disney Cruise Line.
| cruises (ocean)
| theme cruises | family/child friendly | weddings/honeymoons
| golf | Worldwide | Europe
| Alaska | Bahamas | Bermuda | Hawaii | Mexico | Caribbean |
Crystal Ski Holidays
based: Bedfordshire, UK
website: Crystal Ski Holidays 
Competitive prices and savings of up to £120 for booking online! Crystal Ski Holidays is well established as one of the UK's leading specialist ski holiday operators, offering one of the widest ranges of destinations. For families look out for 'Family Money Savers', free kids offers and reductions! Plus children's clubs for all ages, evening clubs and other family services like rental of baby monitors and private nanny service.
| skiing (piste) | snowboarding
| ski weekends | family/child friendly | single parent holidays | visit santa | Europe | USA | Canada | Chile | Japan | Lebanon | Norway | Finland | Sweden | Slovenia |
CycleActive
based: Cumbria, UK
website: www.cycleactive.co.uk
CycleActive offers cycling holidays and mountain bike holidays for all ages, abilities and interests, all over the world. Their commitment to cycling, their highly qualified leaders and their years of experience mean they can offer an excellent service and a range of unique holidays and tours.
| mountain biking | cycle touring | family/child friendly | tailor made | schools tours | groups | UK | Western Europe | North America | South America | Africa | Asia |
Dunstane
House Hotel
based: Lothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.dunstane-hotel-edinburgh.co.uk
A small family owned budget priced hotel in Edinburgh, situated
close to the city centre and Edinburgh Castle in the prestigious
west end. This four star hotel offers lovely public rooms, a cosy
bar, restaurant and in the summer, an extensive beer garden. Ideal
for Rugby weekends, family breaks, or a weekend break in Edinburgh.
| city breaks | whisky
tours | Christmas/New Year | family/child friendly | weekends/short breaks |weddings/honeymoons | Scotland
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Eurocamp
based: Cheshire, UK
website: Eurocamp
Family holiday parcs across Europe, with internet
only discounts of up to £50 if booked on-line! Choose from
luxury tents to well equipped holiday homes; short breaks to multi-week
holidays. Their excellent website has
a huge amount of information about facilities and local attractions.
Dedicated children's clubs for all ages make these ideal family
holidays.
| family/child
friendly | single parent holidays | weekends/short breaks | youth/teen | children's courses/holidays
| walking/trekking/hiking | freshwater fishing/angling | Europe
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Expedia  Featured
Site
website: Expedia family holidays
 Expedia have everything you need to plan the perfect family holiday and some great prices too! Also see their list of top 10 family hotels or top 10 family 'all inclusive' hotels (which have the benefit of having all the facilities you need in one location). With add-on trips like Disneyland Paris, Universal
Studios, Kennedy Space Centre, 4x4 Adventure safari tour and lots
more!
| family/child friendly
| sightseeing | theme park | Worldwide |
Fountain
Court Serviced Apartments
based: Edinburgh, Midlothian,
Scotland, UK
website: www.fountaincourtapartments.com
Fountain Court offers 4 and 5 star Edinburgh city centre apartments
including 40 brand new modern designer suites for up to 6 people.
Website features city breaks (shopping, cruises, theatre, seasonal,
cultural) and online booking. Ideal location for business or leisure
travellers.
| city breaks | shopping
| sightseeing | Christmas/New Year | cruises (river/lake)
| family/child friendly | valentines/romantic | weekends/short
breaks | Scotland |
Foymount Farm
based: Ontario, Canada
website: www.foymountfarm.com
In spring and fall explore Canada on horseback; horse riding holidays in the Ottawa Valley. Guided rides for riders with experience of riding outside of an enclosure. Cottage accommodation and horses are provided on the farm.
| horse/pony trekking | riding | family/child friendly | Canada |
FreeRein Riding Holidays
based: Radnorshire, Wales, UK
website: www.free-rein.co.uk
FreeRein Riding Holidays, for all real trail rides of 2-7 days in Wales. Stay at farms and country inns. Enjoy unguided riding holidays for independent riders, fully guided and instructed holidays and courses for beginner, novice and rusty riders and pack pony riding holidays.
| horse trail riding | horse/pony trekking | riding | trekking with animals | family/child friendly | tailor made | weekends/short breaks | Wales |
French Fusion Holidays
based: Landes, France
website: frenchfusion.com
Tailor-made family activity holidays in SW France for groups of
6 to 11 people. Open all year round with accommodation in a beautiful
Landes style house during summer and luxury apartments in Cauterets,
Haute Pyrenees for skiing in winter. Meals, transport and management
of holiday included. Corporate also welcome.
| tailor made | ski weekends
| snowboarding | golf breaks | rugby | mountain biking | surfing
| kite surfing | water-skiing | wake-boarding | family/child friendly
| France |
Haven
Holidays
based: Hertfordshire, UK
website: Haven
Holidays
With
21 fun packed parks Haven Holidays offer the ultimate UK family
holiday, all are well-equipped and offer Kids Clubs for all age
groups from toddler to teen, as well as lots of entertainment throughout
the day and evening. Wide choice of family holiday accommodation
including caravan holiday homes, chalets, lodges and apartments.
Holidays and short breaks in some favourite locations across the
UK.
| family/child
friendly | single parent holidays | youth/teen | for people with
a disability | England | Wales | Scotland | UK
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