Rulantica, Europa-Park’s new indoor water world
In Germany’s Black Forest, the country’s largest theme park is making a splash with a vast indoor complex of 17 water slides, plus a ‘mythical’ island, ‘rivers’ and ‘caves’
Oh what fun! 20 of the best Christmas days out around the UK
From the sublime (Handel’s Messiah) to the kitsch (carol karaoke), we round up fun, festive and boozy days out we could only get away with at Christmas
City breaks with kids: Edinburgh
There’s a great family trip to be had exploring Edinburgh’s museums, beaches and parks, while an underground tour brings spooky moments, too
Powder sharing agreement: plans to create Italy’s biggest ski area
The small Alps resort of Champoluc, with its famed off-piste, is set to be linked with mighty, pricey Zermatt. So go now, while it’s relatively untouched
Tiny house holiday: can a family of four fit in a 15-square-metre space?
Tiny houses are presented as the ultimate in back-to-nature minimalism, but tiny people are rarely in the picture
Family skiing in the French Alps – fun on and off the slopes
The small resort of La Rosière has great beginners’ pistes, but for these kids it’s the non-ski activities – from ice hockey to dog sledding – that make their holiday
Jewel of the Atlas: mining for pleasure in a Berber retreat
Morocco’s Atlas mountains are a short hop from Marrakech – but a world away from frenetic city life
Peak and mix: adventure activities in Glen Coe, Scotland
Whether it’s ice-climbing, hiking, cycling or skiing, our writer and her family find there’s much more to this elemental, Highland landscape than stunning views
The Lake District: a giant natural playground for adventurous kids
It’s the UK’s most popular national park but there are plenty of wild expanses for young families to hike, kayak and climb
Take the kids to … Scotland’s Secret Bunker, near St Andrews
Beneath the green Fife countryside a hidden complex with radar room, dorms and even a cinema makes for an unnerving but memorable visit
Vendée, France: an old-school family holiday
From seaside fun on sleepy Noirmoutier island to gobsmacking historical reenactments at Puy du Fou theme park, this area of western France offers a delicious dip into temps perdu
10 of the UK’s best railway cycle paths
Former railway lines up and down the country now offer great, family-friendly off-road cycle trails – and some even go up and down a bit
Next stop, Stockholm: one family’s European rail adventure
London to Sweden by train and ferry made for a fun, frenetic family trip – then calm arrived at a holiday cabin amid the blissful waters of the Stockholm archipelago
On the crest of a wave: Portugal’s new eco holiday retreat
A stylish hotel north of Lisbon is part of a plan to spread tourism beyond Portugal’s popular cities and surfing spots. For our writer and family, it works a treat
Boats and beach huts: a family holiday on Denmark’s Ærø island
A Danish camping break … with three generations under canvas. It may not sound fun but this picturesque island makes it a memorable escape from ‘reality’