Parenting Without Tears

Norfolk Broads with Herbert Woods (2)

Sue O'Neill, one of the Parenting Without Tears team invited to try out a short Herbert Woods cruise, gives her impression of the weekend on the Norfolk Broads.

Amenities on Herbert Woods' cruisers

Our Herbert Wood cruiser was extremely well equipped – better than we'd expected – so we thought Sian Minett (who doesn't travel light) should be the team member to comment on the facilities on board.

Norfolk Broads with Herbert Woods (1)

Four members of the PWT team spent a long weekend on a Herbert Woods vessel on the Noffolk Broads. Julia Bairstow sums up the introduction to cruising and safety they were given.

Guernsey, Channel Islands

Harriet and Anne Coates spent a sun-filled few days on Guernsey and discovered that the Channel Island is a perfect destination for a family holiday combining sandy beaches, historical buildings and sporting activities.

Condor Ferries

Condor Ferries sail from various UK ports – Portsmouth, Poole and Weymouth – to Cherbourg and St Malo in France and Jersey and Guernsey in the Channel Islands. Harriet and Anne Coates took the Weymouth to Guernsey route and spent a few days on the island.

Lisbon city break

Lisbon is an ideal capital city for families with pre-teens and teenagers to visit, as it has plenty to offer, writes Julia Bairstow who spent four days there on a city break.

Grenoble, France

Grenoble is the flattest city in France – perfect for walking, pushing buggies or cycling around the city’s many attractions as Anne Coates discovered during a recent visit.

Berlin: city break

From night life to history, architecture to graffitti, Berlin has so much to offer on a city break as Olivia Coates discovered on a visit with her friend, Charlotte Oram.

Club Med: Opio en Provence

Anne Coates had never experienced an all-inclusive holiday before, so took the opportunity to find out for herself what Cub Med has to offer on a short press trip to Opio en Provence.

Holiday in Liguria, Italy

Whether taking children or disappearing for a romantic weekend, the area on the coastal region of north west Italy known as Liguria, seems to tick all the boxes. It includes well-known destinations as well as hidden gems, sandy beaches, good weather and excellent food, writes Lucy Daltroff.

Venice – a city for older offspring

Venice is a well-known city for romance but what about taking a teenager there for a cultural city break? Lucy Daltroff went to check it out.

Summer in Pertisau at Hotel Wiesenhof

Anne Coates last visited Hotel Wiesenhof in Pertisau, Austria at the end of March when the snow was still in evidence. Hoiidaying this time with Olivia and Harriet in July, the sun didn't always shine, but the welcome was very warm.

Camber Sands Holiday Park – activities

Bad weather meant Olivia Coates and Olivia Leigh were dependent on the indoor activities at the Camber Sands Holiday Park which has four pools and organised activities for children.

Park Resorts – Camber Sands Holiday Park

Olivia Coates and Olivia Leigh took their two year old daughters, Harriet and Evie to Park Resorts Camber Sands Holiday Park for a short break. Here Olivia Coates reviews the accommodation.

Luxembourg – a city with hidden depths

Luxembourg is a fairly undiscovered gem in Europe and perfect for a city break, writes Anne Coates.

The restaurant at Hotel Wiesenhof

At the Hotel Wiesenhof dining en famille is no problem – in fact they have designated areas for all different sizes of families and the chef makes sure everyone is happy with their food.

The Karwendel Spa at Hotel Wiesenhof

Hotel Wiesenhof's Karwendel Spa has breathtaking views of the Karwendel massif as well as excellent facilities for guests including a range of saunas and steam baths.

Hotel Wiesenhof, Pertisau, Austria

Overlooking the breathtaking Lake Achensee on one side and the Alpenpark Karwendel – Tirol's largest nature park – the Hotel Wiesenhof offers the best of winter and summer vacations – it is truly a holiday destination for all seasons as Anne Coates discovered on a recent visit.

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