Summer on the Baltic: a laidback coastal adventure in Lithuania
With great beaches, culture and nature, the resort town of Palanga and the wild Curonian Spit offer an affordable – and cooler – alternative to the Med
A family tour de France: cycling and camping in Normandy with two toddlers
Ebikes with child seats – plus idyllic campsites and pit stops en route – turn a five-day ride on the car-free Véloscénic into a wonderful family holiday
20 brilliant UK family days out for summer
From 100,000 sunflowers in Gower and cosmic art in Galloway to a bat safari and messing about in boats, there’s enough here to keep you and the kids busy till September
A family group walking holiday in Exmoor: steam trains, tree climbing and lashings of ice-cream
Would walking buddies convince reluctant children that hiking can be fun? A group trip with an Enid Blyton vibe proved a hit with the whole family
Ryanair has axed its family seating policy – but kids’ fees still add up
The airfare for a baby on your lap could cost more than your own ticket. Here’s how airline charges and travel taxes can hit you
A brilliant and bonkers day out: how art and spectacle transformed a former Durham mining town
Bishop Auckland is abuzz with culture and family fun, thanks to the vision of Auckland Palace’s owners – and the new Kynren show featuring birds of prey, Viking raids and mythical beasts, which opens next week
‘The clearest seas I’ve ever swum in’: readers’ favourite holidays to Greece
Beach-hopping, gorge hikes and awesome archaeological sites feature in your best memories of Greece
On the road with the kids: a family driving holiday in Spain and France
Can a long road trip work with children? I set out to relive a classic journey from Bilbao to Saint-Malo I did in my freewheeling 20s
‘I don’t think we’ve ever felt closer’: five writers on their most memorable family holidays
Rallying the kids can be chaotic and frustrating, but from Interrailing all the way to Turkey to Vespa rides in Naples, these trips brought families together
A family holiday on the hoof: donkey trekking in the Spanish Pyrenees
A week-long mountain trek with two young children felt like an ambitious undertaking – but they loved every minute
Watersports, biking and island escapes: readers’ favourite family holidays
From boat trips on Lake Garda to zip-wiring in Wales, you share your favourite family-friendly breaks in Europe
An almost wild camping trip: alternative family fun in the Peak District
Over one weekend, we hiked, swam, slept in a woodland cabin and camped on a hillside – while also supporting community-run projects
Cocktails, sunsets and freshly caught seafood: 27 of the best beach bars and cafes in Europe
From the breezy dunes of Normandy to the dreamy lagoons of the Algarve, our writers choose their favourite places to eat and drink by the sea
‘No reservations, no waiter, just great sea views, food and drink’: readers’ favourite beach bars in Europe
You share your favourite spots for sand, seafood and sundowners from the Kent coast to the Greek islands
10 of the best UK nature festivals for late spring and summer
The natural world is the headliner at these joyous gatherings, while the support acts include live music, immersive art and fire ceremonies