Ski season has been upon us for a while but, if an active vacation to burn off those left over Christmas calories is on the agenda, we’ve some fabulous and very family-friendly ski holidays on which to do just that. From kiddie spa treatments (and gorgeous ones for you, of course) to top ski concierges, Michelin-starred restaurants to outdoor hot tubs with Alpine views, we’re happy to ensure they’re all at your fingertips. HOKKAIDO, JAPAN Home to deep-powder skiing and luxury family hotels, Niseko is the name given to a group of village ski resorts clustered around the base of … Continued

“All people from Britain dream of having a vineyard in the sun,” smiles Will, as he shows us through his rows of vines that sit at 700-meters in the Andean foothills, deep in the Chilean countryside.    We’re having a family weekend in the wine country, just a couple of hours south of Santiago, with our now seven-month old baby, Joshua. This is a mere stroll in the back garden for this well-travelled “guagua” (that’s the Chilean word for baby, pronounced “wawa”) whose two passports have stamps from six countries spanning three continents already.   Our destination is the four-bedroom, … Continued

It’s that time of year, when all wishes must be granted. Which is why when Cass Farrar, my BFF travel consultant from Kodomo.com asked me to put together a list of cool family fun, I knew I had to do my duty and grant my Cinderella her special wish. I always giggle to myself at how understanding kids are when parents try and explain all the weird and wonderful things they come across in everyday life. And this Christmas season, we should all let it go and find something a little bit different to do to amuse ourselves. It beats making … Continued

Can’t quite believe we are about to embark upon another Yuletide season but we are and, while there is something reassuringly gorgeous about cold, bracing air and dark afternoons that envelope around us far, far too early, the promise of sunshine splashed across the back on December ain’t bad either. If you’re not booked to bomb off either over the 25th of December or just after, here’s our selection of top three hot Christmas holiday spots for the end of next month. Marrakech, Morocco With orange, fig and pomegranate bulging from delicate garden trees, there are pockets of Marrakech that … Continued

Heidi Klein competition giveaway We have teamed up with the gorgeous folk at Heidi Klein swimwear and, as a result, have a fabulous rash vest, shorts and a pair of espadrilles from their new boys’ range to give away. Simply follow Heidi Klein and Kodomo.com on Facebook and share the post for a chance to win. A winner will be selected on December 5th 2015.