Winter Skye: the snow, wind and rain made our trip to Scotland a euphoric experience

Winter on the Scottish isle is a thrill for our writer, a reminder that the ‘bad’ elements can be as exhilarating and restorative as sunshine

The best new Christmas and winter attractions in the UK

From festive markets and light trails to floating saunas and chalet-oke sessions, there’s plenty of wintery fun to be had for all ages

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