Our editor Jane and her 11-year-old daughter Scarlett check out the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Acts in sunny Barbados.
Find out why this Virgin Holidays trip is a brilliant opportunity for kids to try their hand at performing, make lots of new friends and go home with renewed self-confidence and bucketfuls of happy memories.
Like a sparkling jewel in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a truly exotic destination for a family holiday. It offers year-round sunshine, minimal jetlag, incredible hotels with innovative kids’ clubs, and a vast range of family activities both in and out of the water. Nautical activities on the island, which is surrounded by stunning lagoons and reefs, include dolphin watching, Blue Safari Submarine excursions, an undersea walk, sea karting, waterskiing, glass-bottomed boats and catamaran cruises, scuba diving and snorkelling, big-game fishing, kitesurfing and windsurfing. And on land, it’s not all about the coast. Venture inland to the magical nature parks.
The Frédérica Nature Reserve, for example, offers breathtaking views, waterfalls and vast plains, where deer roam freely. Here, families can trek or opt for quad biking, a 4×4 discovery tour, a dedicated kids’ tour or even a jaunt on a Segway. Adventure parks feature everything from walking with lions to zip lining. A must is a visit to the spectacular Botanical Gardens. And there are plenty of museums and aquariums to keep little ones entertained. For a thrilling day out, take a helicopter trip for a bird’s eye view of the island’s turquoise lagoons and lush mountains. Above all, Mauritius is a friendly, multicultural island which welcomes kids with open arms. If you’ve never visited this Indian Ocean paradise before, its beauty will blow you away.
Monsoon has launched a new tween sub-brand called Storm by Monsoon, perfect for eight- to 14-year-old girls. The range includes playsuits ideal for the beach and stylish prom dresses in scuba fabric or print, while the denim daywear features a much-coveted jumpsuit.
This is your chance to win a holiday to Mauritius with Virgin Holidays, staying seven nights at Maritim Crystals Beach Hotel in a family room on an all-inclusive basis for up to two adults and two children, including return flights with Air Mauritius and return private airport transfers, and £200 worth of Monsoon kids’ clothing vouchers.
Jamaica has the spectacular sun, golden sands and pampered resort life that you’d expect from a Caribbean island, but this island has a unique character all of its own. As well as paradise beaches, you’ll find world-class reefs, the best coffee on the planet, and a rich and varied landscape that encompasses everything from pristine waterfalls and cosmopolitan cities.
Now you and your family can discover Jamaica’s treasures with a seven night break from just £3,225 for a family of four. Price is based on departure on 31 October 2014 – ideal if your little ones are pre-school age.
The Virgin Holidays package includes scheduled flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick direct to Jamaica, airport transfers and all inclusive accommodation at the 3V Holiday Inn SunSpree Montego Bay resort, which sits on a half-mile stretch of sugary sand and has a kids’ club to keep the little ones entertained.
To book: Visit www.virginholidays.co.uk, call 0844 557 3859 or pop into one of Virgin Holidays’ stores in Debenhams, House of Fraser, Tesco and Sainsbury’s stores nationwide.
Deal expires 29 August 2014.
Terms and conditions:
Price is per person based on two adults and two children travelling and sharing a standard room, and includes all applicable taxes and fuel surcharges, which are subject to change.
With a family trip to Florida, the possibilities for fun and adventure are endless – and where better to stay than Kissimmee? With a unique charm of its own, Kissimmee is also ideally located to help you explore everything Florida has to offer.
With Virgin Holidays you can enjoy seven nights in Kissimmee from £679 per adult and £529 per child. The price is based on departure on 11 November 2014, meaning you’ll escape the school holiday crowds – an unmissable opportunity for families with pre-school children!
The offer includes scheduled economy class flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick direct to Orlando and room only accommodation at the family-friendly 3V Clarion Suites Maingate.
The price is per person, based on 2 adults and 2 children (under school age) travelling, sharing a standard room, including all applicable taxes and fuel surcharges which are subject to change.
To book visit virginholidays.co.uk, call 0844 557 3859 or visit one of Virgin’s 110 stores located in Debenhams, House of Fraser, Tesco and Sainsbury’s stores nationwide.
Valid 17 July – 31 July 2014
Virgin Holidays has just launched am 8-day offer where kids can travel in school holidays from just £399 to Jamaica, Antigua, Barbados, Mexico, Mauritius and Dubai.
The deal: Book your holiday with Virgin Holidays from 20-28 February 2014 to the above destinations and kids will travel from just £399.
Visit virginholidays.co.uk/special-offers/summer-kids for resorts, prices and availability.