The capital of Portugal is a vibrant, historic city with beaches on its doorstep. Freya and family visit regularly: here’s their round up of the best of Lisbon for kids, favourite Lisbon beaches, plus things to do in Cascais and Sintra, two great day trips from Lisbon. Read more
Polzeath: Cornish family holidays with teenagers
Could this be the perfect Cornish summer beach holiday for families? At Polzeath, North Cornwall there’s surfing, golf and tennis as well as rock-pooling, cliff walks, cycling, boat trips and plenty of opportunities for picnics at the beach Read more
Iceland: family weekend in Reykjavik
A weekend away in another world: in Reykjavik Camilla and family abandoned coats and scarves to bathe in glorious geo-thermal pools, headed out to sea to spot hump-backed whales – and hoped for a glimpse of the Northern Lights… Read more