Parenting Without Tears

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.

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.

Barrowfield Hotel, Newquay – Daish Holidays

Daish Holidays, a family business, has hotels in Newquay, Isle of Wight, Torquay and Bournemouth. Anne, Olivia and Harriet Coates went to stay at the Barrowfield Hotel in Newquay and report back on this family-friendly hotel.

Thomson Al Fresco – Altomincio Family Parc activities

Ideal for holiday-makers with small children, Thomson Al Fresco Altomincio Family Parc also offers plenty to keep older children happy and occupied too as Anne Coates discovered on her recent trip there.

Thomson Al Fresco – Altomincio Family Parc

Anne Coates had never been to a Family Parc abroad before so a visit to Thomson Al Fresco – Altomincio Family Parc near Lake Garda was a new and welcome experience, spending a week there with daughter Olivia and Harriet (14 months).

Sahara Explorer

If you spend a holiday in Tunisia, it is well-worth going on the "Sahara Explorer" excursion, which is a two day trip, including an overnight stay, covering a large and diverse area of the country, as far as the Sahara desert in the south and the border with Algeria in the west.

PGL's Little Canada Centre on the Isle of Wight

Mathilde and Rhiannon, both aged 12, spent a week at PGL's Little Canada Centre on the Isle of Wight and discussed their multi-activity holiday with Anne Coates.

Eurocamp Holidays - Val de Cantobre, France

Sian Minett and her family were guests of Eurocamp Holidays at the beautiful parc of Val de Cantobre, France. Read about how much they enjoyed their holiday.