Pews, picnics and pedalling: my cycle trip through Herefordshire – with a toddler in tow
Camping out in churches makes this family cycling trip along the Golden Valley Pilgrimage Way an adventure to remember
At every turn Etna loomed, smoke hovering above the crater: a family rail adventure from the UK to Sicily
A family heads to Sicily and takes in Palermo, Catania and the circular narrow gauge railway around Mount Etna
‘A magical event evoking times past’: readers’ favourite UK country shows
Rural traditions going back centuries can be seen at these fairs celebrating farming, food and landscape
Boards, bikes and hikes: my family adventure in West Cork, Ireland
With surfing, e-biking, kayaking, hiking and history, we join an all-action family break around County Cork’s spectacular bays, headlands and beaches
‘A good time while we preserve the environment’: a Welsh family resort with eco-credentials
This luxury resort in Pembrokeshire is attempting to transform itself into a nature-based resort that requires no compromise on fun and comfort
I took my daughter to Greece – and saw the world through a 17-year-old’s eyes
On our off-season break in Kos, we talk about friends, boys, college, and I realise one-on-one time is beneficial to our relationship and her wellbeing
I took my dad to Scarborough – and saw a side of him that I didn’t expect
Over crumble and custard on our short break in Yorkshire, Dad wondered if it was worth him getting into Instagram
I took my mum to Venice – it was instantly special
We both like to be busy and are good at holidaying together as long as no one else comes with us
Let’s stick together: how holidays with grown-up children strengthen ties
Parents and adult offspring reveal how going on holiday together gives them the time and space to forge fresh, often deeper, bonds
‘Chat, countryside, laughing and love’: readers’ favourite family holidays
Readers reveal favourite places for family trips in the UK and mainland Europe
‘The coast is vast and the skies overwhelming’: readers’ choose their favourite UK coastlines
Our tipsters revel in stretches of coast from Shetland to Cornwall offering wilderness, history and nostalgia
Blackpool illuminated: resetting the jewel in Britain’s seaside crown
After years of decline, Blackpool is undergoing a renaissance and is becoming a precious heritage destination
Gothenburg at 400: Sweden’s second city discovers its fun side
Ranked the world’s most sustainable destination, the city has new free swimming pools, extra theme park attractions and is a beacon of Scandi design
‘Blissful and extraordinary’: readers’ favourite places in Europe
From spotting beavers and wild boar in the Czech Republic to strolling through a lush Sicilian oasis, readers reveal locations they can’t get enough of
Turn off your email, get the packing right – and never, ever play Monopoly: 15 tips for a happy holiday
Here’s how to master the art of holidaying, whoever you’re going away with