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Why choose London for a summer holiday?

Best ways to get that holiday feeling in London

Most of us dream about spending the summer in an exotic destination, but time and financial constraints mean this isn't always realistic. What is, however, is travelling to London and making the best of the British summer - find out the top ways to get into the holiday spirit in the capital with our guide.

Seat 6A is the most popular airline seat

Is there such thing as the perfect airline seat?

According to flight comparison site Skyscanner there is - seat 6A. The poll of over 1000 airline passengers across 40 countries worldwide asked participants about their seat preferences including section and preference towards aisle or window seats. The poll also asked to see if choices were influenced by lucky numbers.

Malaga's a great place for a family break

What family activities are on offer in Malaga?

With its glorious weather and beautiful golden beaches, Malaga's a fantastic place to go if you're after a family holiday in the sun. Although children are notorious for getting bored easily, this certainly won't be the case when you come here.

The Loire Valley: ideal for a family holiday

The Loire Valley: ideal for a family holiday

The Loire Valley boasts breathtaking landscapes, bright blue skies and beautiful sunshine - so it's not hard to see why it's a great destination for a family holiday. From fairytale-like castles to rolling hills, you'll find plenty to keep your brood amused.

Top 5 destinations for family summer holidays 2012

Top 5 destinations for family summer holidays 2012

Now is the time when families are booking their summer holidays, and deciding where to go can sometimes be a big issue. You want somewhere with great value, beautiful beaches, lots of sun and plenty to entertain the kids, so where do you choose? Here are our picks of the top five destinations for family summer holidays in 2012, which meet all the criteria.

If you're going on a family beach holiday off season, you could be harming your children's education.

Government warns about dangers of term-time holidays

If you're going on a family beach holiday off season, you could be harming your children's education - according to a new report by the Government on 'middle class truancy'.

Top 3 family activities in Tuscany

Top 3 family activities in Tuscany

When you book a stay for you, your partner and kids in a family villa in Tuscany, there is something for each one of your travelling companions to enjoy. While you may love walking in the sunny countryside, your kids will have the time of their lives splashing in the pool.

Top family friendly long-haul destinations

Just because you’ve got little ones doesn’t mean you only need to stick to popular European holiday resorts. There are plenty of long-haul family travel destinations that will ensure your kids get bitten by the travel bug just as much as you have. While flights may be more expensive to these destinations you’ll find that most of the time accommodation, food, activities and internal travel are infinitely cheaper. So here’s a list of our favourite family friendly long-haul destinations.

Easter family holiday hotspots

Easter is almost here, so if you haven’t booked your family holiday yet, then here are some ideas for some great holiday hotspots where you’re sure to catch the most of the sun. From the ever popular Canary Islands, to the sparkling Antalya Coast, and even the exotic shores of Cape Verde, we’ve got your Easter family vacation covered.

Sunshine getaways in jeopardy this Easter

Although thousands of Brits are planning a sunshine break this Easter weekend, airlines are warning that passengers may face travel 'gridlock' due to cuts at border control.

Maggots found in airline snack

A mother has accidently eaten live maggots during a Quantas flight to Melbourne, after they were served to her in a snack packet.

Top five family hotels in Europe revealed

The Sands Resort Hotel & Spa in Newquay, Cornwall has won the title of Europe’s best hotel for families at the Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Hotels for Families awards, honouring the best family friendly hotels in 25 countries around the world.

New APD tax rise is bad news for those looking to holiday in the sun

The new controversial tax hike on air passenger duty (APD) means that families looking to holiday in the sun could now struggle to do so.

Parents stressed by travel organisation

90 per cent of stressed out parents believe they aren't organised enough to travel, according to a survey by PacaPod.

See the sights and attractions of Palma de Mallorca

Mallorca is famous the world over for being a sundrenched destination where you can relax on golden beaches and develop a glistening tan. Palma - or Palma de Mallorca to give its full name - is certainly no exception to this, but it's a crime to think that it is only good for sunbathing.

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A guide to Greece’s best islands

A guide to Greece’s best islands

Greece has been named as one of the best value summer holiday destinations for 2012 and was also listed in our top 5 destinations for family summer holidays this year, so we thought we put together a little guide of Greece’s best islands to help you decide which one to visit. From the beautiful Blue Flag beaches of Samos, to the iconic sights of romantic Santorini, and the famous Ship Wreck Bay on Zakynthos, here’s our pick of the best.