Tapas not tantrums: we put food at the centre of our Barcelona family holiday
On a rail trip to Spain from the UK via Paris, our writer discovers a great way of travelling happily with children …
Castles to barn conversions: 12 of the best UK holiday pads for large groups
We pick gorgeous country pads, from Pembrokeshire to the Peak District, that make perfect bases for groups of friends and family get-togethers
Very cheap and incredibly cheerful: we hired an entire hostel in Wales
In winter, the YHA hires out whole hostels for exclusive use by large groups of family and friends – and they are in some of the loveliest parts of the UK
Tim Dowling’s tips for a successful multigenerational holiday
If you want your family to behave, make sure you invite friends, too – and other ways to ensure your group holiday doesn’t feel like you’re herding cats
An e-biking tour of England’s newest forest
Over nine million trees have been planted in the east Midlands’ National Forest, where mines once churned up the land, offering great cycling routes that explore villages and industrial heritage
Communal dining is Copenhagen’s best-kept culinary secret
Eating out in Denmark can be costly, but a growing number of child-friendly community supper clubs in the capital offer affordable feasting with the locals
Eight months off school, but we all learned so much: a family sabbatical in South America
Travelling around Chile, Argentina and Peru – with a focus on Indigenous tourism – is a transformative adventure
Driving to the Italian Alps with two small kids – and camping: the unholy trinity of travel?
The idea of a family road trip across Europe to reach Trentino’s celebrated Lago di Ledro felt daunting. Turns out getting there was more than half the fun
Sea swims, sensational Scandinavian food – and the odd disagreement: Interrailing with my 75-year-old mum
Taking the train from Manchester to Oslo led to 10 action-packed days me and my Zumba-going mum would never forget
Leaving the herd behind on a family trip in the peaceful southern French Alps
Rugged scenery, an insight into shepherds’ culture, delicious food and remote mountain stays make for a memorable few days hiking in France
A family surfing holiday in the French Basque Country
A ferry ‘cruise’ from Portsmouth to Santander brings the surf, cuisine and mountains of one of south-west France’s most distinctive regions within easy reach
Ten great ideas for August bank holiday
From wild days in Sussex to a Fab Four fest in Merseyside, there’s something for all the family in our pick of upcoming events
‘Scotland in miniature’: why the Isle of Arran is perfect for a family holiday
Dubbed ‘Scotland in miniature’, the “enchanted isle” of Arran is a magical playground for children, with its mysterious stones, fairytale waterfalls and dinosaur footprints
The bucket and spade list: 10 new reasons to visit the British seaside this summer
From snorkel trails and seafood restaurants to maritime festivals and a ‘museum of fun’, here’s what’s new and exciting around the UK coast
If you’re fond of seafood and salty air: readers’ favourite places to eat at the British seaside
Our tipsters savour delights at cafes, restaurants and pubs by the sea, from Bangor to Brighton