What is it? A three night break at a Haven Holiday Village Where? Church Farm Holiday Village, Pagham, West Sussex Description: [outside_the_caravan.jpg] Static caravans have certainly moved with the times – Claire and Anthony Lewis took their 2 daughters to find out what the fuss is all about…… Because we all needed a break away from home and daily routine On arrival …

What is it? A cultural awakening in the dead of an English winter. Where? Amsterdam. We spent five nights at Hotel Vondel, a four-star boutique hotel in the heart of the city’s Museum District. Description: [canal.jpg]Long famous for its hash brownies and red-light district, Amsterdam has cleaned up its image and undergone a cultural renaissance in recent years. Delia Lloyd took her …

What is it? A half-term family holiday at Lalandia, a Danish-style Center Parc that is very similar to its British counterpart although it doesn’t offer bicycles for hire. Where? About a two-hour drive from the Danish capital of Copenhagen right near the town of Rodby, on the Danish coast. Description: [lalandia.jpg]It’s renowned as Denmark’s most popular holiday resort, a place where families …

What is it? We travelled by P and O crossing from Dover to Calais on a one-hour crossing and drove the 309 miles to Dol de Bretagne. You can also sail to St Malo (25 miles), and Caen (95 miles), or fly-drive to Dinard 26 miles away. A seven-night stay in a mobile home at Whitsun half-term costs from L372, plus …

What is it? The Duinrell Campsite is 0.5 km from the beach at Wassenaar, and right next door to massive theme park and indoor water park (the big bonus is you get in free to both if you’re staying at the site!). Where? Just outside The Hague in the southern Netherlands. Description: [kids_in_the_park.jpg]Looking for a half-term break that won’t break the bank? …

What is it? A family beach getaway in mid-August. Where? The island of Brac, the largest of the islands which make up the Dalmatian Coast. We spent seven nights at Bracka Perla, a secluded four-star hotel near Brac’s biggest town, Supetar. Description: [coast.jpg]Often billed as the “New Greece,” Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast has become a hot spot for beach-hungry travelers. Delia Lloyd recently …

What is it? An apartment at Quinta de Sao Roque, a small complex with two pools (one of them specifically for young children). Where? A few miles outside Lagos in the Portuguese Algarve. Description: [portugal_family.jpg]Fancy some sunshine? Portugal’s western Algarve comes up trumps, with a luxury family-friendly apartment near the resort of Lagos. The combination of pool, stunning sandy beaches and a …

What is it? Sunsail Club Colonna Where? Antigua, one of the Leeward Islands in the blue sparkly waters of the Eastern Caribbean Description: [snapper_on_the_beach.jpg] A Caribbean break in the depth of the British winter was just the ticket for Kirsty, but this time, her son Luke had other ideas about allowing Mum & Dad a relaxing break to soak up the rays! …

What is it? A weekend for two in the most romantic of all cities – Paris. However, this was a weekend spent not with my husband but with my 75-year-old father – would we have a good time? The answer was a resounding yes. Where? We stayed at the four-star Hotel Concorde Saint-Lazare, a centrally located grand hotel that was built in …

What is it? To have a relaxing, refreshing adults-only break. Where? With a location this central, London is at your feet. If you want to stay close at hand, a trip to Bond Street is de rigueur. Even those with tiny budgets will enjoy a stroll to Fortnum and Mason, where you can ogle the delicacies in the food hall and daydream …