Make the most of the coast
OK, it's not Rimini but the image of the British seaside has been changed by a few trendsetting resorts, where a new generation of visitors is demanding balsamic vinegar instead of malt and relaxed places to stay rather than regimented B&Bs.
Fly the Red Coat
Some things stay the same beside the seaside: Butlins is still going strong.
Find an oasis of calm - even with baby included
One for Cherie - a Maternal Bliss break where parents are pampered and kids looked after in a posh hotel.
Go to cool Cymru
Take the family off for a city break in Cardiff - and start by admiring the bronze statue of Aneurin Bevan, founder of the NHS and five-star Welsh superhero, bang in the city centre.
Get faster, higher, scarier
Guaranteed to turn even the stomach of the hardiest teenager: Britain's best theme parks and rides reviewed.
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Activities: Families and children
News: Blairs to holiday at home
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