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When holidaying with young children it can be hard to think of activities that they can get involved in safely that will keep them amused and entertained. However there really is plenty of things to do if you plan things according to where you are and what the weather is like.

The first hurdle is the car/plane/train journey to your destination this is a prime time for young ones to get bored and start to play up. Always ensure that you have plenty of snacks and drinks with you for the kids to keep them occupied (things that aren’t too messy and will be easy to have). Also play some games like ‘I spy’ or word games that children can get involved in to pass the time.

Once you are at your holiday destination if the weather is good then a trip to the pool or to the beach with a bucket and spade always goes down well. If you get poor weather then an indoor pool or play centre can be good fun but there are usually places where you can do craft activities such as making pots or painting plates as something a bit different.

A good rule of thumb is to always have a plan B, an idea of something to do whatever the weather to avoid any holiday stress.

Taking teenage children on holiday can sometimes be a nightmare, they are too young to let them go off independently to do their own thing but they are old enough that they don’t want to be by your side 24/7.

The best compromise tends to be resort style holidays as that way everything is all in one area so for older teenagers it’s safer to allow them to choose whether they want to go to the pool, the beach or look round the shops. If you’re all inclusive you also have the added bonus of meeting up at places on the resort for mealtimes as a family to make sure you spend some time together.

If you don’t feel that it’s safe for your teenagers to go off by themselves then you’ll need to arrange to do activities that they will enjoy and will keep them amused. For most adults kicking back and doing nothing on the beach is a welcome change from the daily rush of working life however for kids this is just dull and will undoubtedly result in sulking. A great compromise here would be to go to a beach with great water sport activities, that way you can relax for some of the day and take part in the water activities with your kids for the rest of the day.

After all you want to create a happy medium where everyone enjoys themselves.

Lifestyle Holidays offers a number of resorts including The Tropical. The resorts, located in the Dominican Republic are a fantastic location to visit. The Tropical at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation reort offers a truly beautiful tropical beachfront resort experience, stretching out along 1.5 miles of golden sands at Cofresi Beach on the Amber Coast.
The buildings are a combination of Mediterranean/Caribbean influence which blend well with the mountain ranges of gorgeously blue oceans.
With everything you could want from a vacation, from ocean views and sandy beaches to walk along, to snorkelling experiences and tennis courts. Lifestyle holidays offer all inclusive which include fantastic variety of food, unlimited drinks, with nightly entertainment and bars available for all to enjoy, all whilst being right on the Confresi Beach.
At this resort the rooms are divided, there are 212 tropical rooms (most with ocean views) and 70 Junior suits – which include a king size four-poster bed, sitting area with sofa bed, in addition to the standard features of the standard tropical rooms.

Seychelles are beautiful islands located off the east coast of Africa. Unfortunately, isolation and a pristine environment comes with a price and a trip to the Seychelles will cost. The Seychelles cater to honeymooners, celebrities, and high-end tourists. But if you have the money, then this place should be on the top of your list of places to visit.
On the main islands, you can find hotels on the low end budget, but there are many high-end places with rooms starting at well over £100 per night per person. Most people will travel as part of a package holiday, but this isn’t necessarily a requirement.
You can eat relatively cheaply as long as you steer away from hotel and high end restaurants.
Bikes are one of the best ways to get around the islands, you should be able to find a place to hire one. On the main islands of Mahé and Praslin you should be able to hire a car. Also, there are high-speed catamaran rides between Mahé and Praslin. Ferries also run between the islands as well as boat trips. Some of the boat trips are more focused on sightseeing.

We found a number of adventure trips that you could go on in the Amazon, one in particular has caught our attention. Exodus provides an 11 day (including flights) package excursion following the Inca Trail. This is inclusive of flights at just under £2,000 per person covering:

• All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
• All accommodation
• All transport and listed activities
• Tour leader throughout
• Flights from London
• Arrival and departure transfers

Only four of the eleven days are spent walking and you’ll usually be walking for 6-8 hours in high altitude, but will be on good paths – however expect lots of steps! The trail goes from the Urubamba River, across mountain passes and through cloud forests, passing through several crumbling fortresses before reaching the lost city of Machu Picchu.

Their groups are small from 4-16, usually averaging about 12 and are for adults (16 years+) who they suggest should be moderately fit.