Japan is one of my favourite countries in the world, and somewhere I know particularly well. I lived in Tokyo for six months and have returned several times since, most recently with my own children, who were nine and seven at the time.

And it was every bit as much fun seeing Japan through their eyes.

Japan has this incredible mix of ancient traditions, pop culture, amazing food, colour, sounds and energy. It feels completely exotic and different, yet it is also safe, clean and surprisingly easy to travel around.

Most importantly, it is just so much fun with children.

Mauritius is one of those destinations I come back to again and again for families. I have visited three times with my own family, stayed in and visited resorts across the island, and it is somewhere I find very easy to recommend.

Yes, the beaches are beautiful and the hotels are excellent, but Mauritius works particularly well with children because there is so much more to do beyond the resort. You can spend one day barefoot on the beach and the next exploring waterfalls, markets, botanical gardens or colourful volcanic landscapes.

A bit about traveling to Greece with your family this May half-term. It’s nice and warm and not too hot and whoa, what a sentence to kick off this blog post. I bet it will be great. Perhaps it should be this short?

Who hasn’t dreamed of the perfect family-friendly winter holiday in Canada? From snow-capped peaks to cozy mountain villages, these destinations combine world-class skiing with unforgettable family fun.