Boys in the wood: family mountain biking in the Sussex forest
Whizzing deep into the forest with an experienced guide is a lot more fun for these young lads than cycling round their local park
Endless dunes and beach cabanas – that’s summer on Belgium’s coast
It only spans 40 miles but the Belgian coast is one long line of fun resorts, nature reserves and beaches, all linked by the world’s longest tramline
10 of the UK’s best hidden destinations: readers’ travel tips
From Scotland’s most easterly Munro mountain to a remote ‘Greek’ beach in Devon, readers nobly share their knowledge of lovely, but little-visited spots
10 of the UK’s best rural summer holidays for families
From pop-up campsites and bunkhouses with plenty of activities to stylish houses in the woods, we round up great places to stay that still have summer availability
‘I want to dance with joy’: a beach cabin escape on Kent’s Isle of Sheppey
The newly minted pleasure of a getaway in a cosy cabin on a deserted beach is just the tonic after lockdown
Socially distant but still fun and indulgent: a post-lockdown family getaway
At The Ickworth, a country house hotel, there are restrictions but still plenty of space for kids’ activities and picnics
France this summer: four under-the-radar holiday regions
France will be a popular option for a post-lockdown break, and is big enough to offer lots of places where crowds can be avoided
10 coastal campsites in the UK – that aren’t already booked
A summer under canvas has never sounded so appealing but campsites are booking up fast. Here is a selection of small coastal pitches to try
Holiday bookings for England surge in wake of Boris Johnson’s green light
The prime minister’s announcement leads to ‘a frenzy of booking’ for cottages and campsites as people are urged to book quickly to find accommodation
‘Go Ape gone Viking’ – Denmark’s newest treetop attraction
In the Danish town that is home to Lego HQ, Wow Park is a forest wonderland of swings, ziplines and treehouses immersed in nature
Noirmoutier, my desert island paradise in the Vendée
Author Joanne Harris looks back at childhood holidays on France’s Atlantic coast where she would roam barefoot, swim and eat figs off the trees
My happy place: readers’ travel tips
Memories of beaches – in the UK or further afield – as well as village bars, sunrise views and days out with tea and cake are sustaining readers during lockdown
Welcoming Britain back: tourism businesses set out post-lockdown plans
As the nation waits for details of the UK’s exit strategy, destinations are working on safe ways to manage visitors this summer
The world’s your classroom: 10 fun ways to home school
Running out of home schooling ideas? Take the kids on a virtual voyage with these interactive learning tools, from safaris to cooking lessons with an Italian chef
Postcard from the future: Tiree, Scotland, my ‘dream of an island’
My family has been visiting this sunny Inner Hebrides isle for more than a century, but for now I can enjoy its peace and ease only in my mind