Majorca:Viva Family Holiday village from Falcon has everything for a family from the toddler swim clubs to the trendy teenagers learning how to be DJs. The resort is self-contained with lagoon swimming pools, restaurants and entertainment every night. Two weeks for a family from €3,292. See www.falconholidays.ie
Florida:Florida is brilliant for the whole family, lots to do for everyone, though probably a bit much for the under sixes, as there is a lot of walking and standing around. Panorama Holidays has the ultimate family trip for two adults and two children.
Seven nights on International Drive, ideal for all the attractions, and a week on the Gulf Coast for sun, sand and sea, from €1,001 per person sharing. www.panoramaholidays.ie.
Touramerica, the US specialist, will be using the direct Aer Lingus flights next year and will have a week in Orlando for two adults and two children from €2,225, www.touramerica.ie
Greece and Turkey:Sunway is the agent for Sunsail clubs in Greece and Turkey. Price includes direct flights from Dublin to Izmir, airport transfers, accommodation including meal plan (breakfast and afternoon tea every day, five dinners and two lunches each week), full board for children under 13, kids clubs, babysitting service, free sailing, windsurfing, mountain bikes, tennis, spa treatments and free fitness suite.
Seven nights in June including direct flights from Dublin for two adults and two children including all taxes and charges from €5,188. Tel Sunway 01-2886828 or www.sunway.ie
Australia:Australia may seem a long way to go but prices are good and winter down under is as good as our summer and it's low season to boot. A trip from Sydney taking in the Gold Coast and Brisbane with some whale watching and rain forest tours on the way can be taken by motorhome or in hotels. Flights to Sydney cost about €1,100 and motorhomes from €39 per day. See www.Austravel.ie
France:Brittany Ferries Pont-Aven ship, operating from Cork to Roscoff, will have an observatory project operated with Oceanopolis. On-board scientists will monitor the Celtic Sea and the Bay of Biscay for whales, dolphins and other interesting marine life and notify passengers. A 10-day holiday for four in Le Ranolien in Brittany with its huge pool complex costs from €2,060. There is a 15 per cent discount until December 31st. www.brittanyferries.ie.