‘Chips to die for’: readers’ favourite UK seaside towns
The cries of gulls serenade our tipsters as they promenade past funfairs, stripy beach huts and ice-cream shops from Cornwall to Aberdeen
Is it a campsite? Is it a festival? This Welsh ‘summer camp’ feels like the best of both
On Gladstone’s former estate in Flintshire, this small-scale family event combines crafts, music, great food and a relaxed vibe
Into the woods: a forest cabin in East Sussex where guests contribute to their stay
Buildings on this site in the High Weald were created from timber grown here, and visitors get to chop their own logs or learn a woodcraft
‘Why would we stop holidaying together?’ Three families on the joy of travelling with adult children
Multigenerational travel has been rising as concerns over the pandemic fall. Here, families tell the stories of their first grown-up group travel experiences
Arts, crafts, egg hunts, gardens galore … great UK Easter day trips
From woodland strolls in search of early bluebells to egg hunts, storytelling and sculpture parks, here’s our pick of the best outings
See Europe by train: five great family summer holidays with no flying
Mountains or lakes, French forests or Dutch seaside, these fun breaks all start at a train station rather than the stress of an airport
We took the kids to Corsica without flying – by adding three days of adventure
A thrilling tour of the mountainous island – with two small boys in tow – takes in beaches, culture and dramatic scenery
20 of the best budget beach holidays in Europe
From camping by the Black Sea to a cool Portuguese surf house, these great places to stay across Europe start at just £50 a week in summer
The thrill of Rhyl: the childhood trips to the beach that still inspire my holidays
Having first seen the sea on a day trip to north Wales, I now plan budget family beach breaks with lessons learned on those early ‘holidays’
‘You’ll have your own cove’: readers’ favourite budget beach stays in Europe
From a pine-shaded eco-resort in Croatia to a campsite in Portugal, our tipsters share their favourite breaks
Hikes, hot tubs and proper snow? Our family ski trip in Slovakia is a revelation
The protected summits and valleys of the Tatras offer a return to the pleasures of traditional winter holidays – this time with all mod cons
Cornwall in winter is a blast
The county gets famously full in summer, but out of season it comes into its own as the roads quieten and the surf roars on its empty beaches
How to save money when booking a summer holiday
Bagging a great-value break is still possible despite rising prices – but it does involve research and planning, says our cheap holiday expert
The best Baltic beach holidays: where to go for summer, sea and sand
With both culture and beautiful beaches aplenty, the coastal towns of Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia make for a break with a difference
Share tips on a European budget beach stay – you could win a £200 holiday voucher
Tell us about a great affordable beach holiday – the best tip wins £200 towards a break at a Coolstays property