Green destination guide

Kids won't sit still for five seconds? Why not try Responsibletravel.com's two-week adventure holiday for families to Croatia and Slovenia. The first week is spent in Umag, situated on Croatia's increasingly popular Adriatic Coast and the second week amid the stunning mountain scenery of Slovenia's Julian Alps. The combination of coast and mountains also provides a hugely varied activity programmes which include (amongst other things) rock climbing, canyoning and sea kayaking. The recommended minimum age for kids is nine years.
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Need to unwind and relax? Set on a quiet stretch of long sandy beach and surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean orchards and gardens, this villa-come-hotel holiday destination in Polis, Cyprus offers beautiful views of the Polis Bay and the Akamas Peninsula nature reserve - and the pool will keep the kids happy for hours! An important kingdom in ancient times, Polis now offers a unique combination of sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, a beautiful countryside with a rich wildlife, a very mild climate and hospitable and welcoming people.
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Want to take the family further afield? Embark on a trip to the emerald-green lakes and snowy mountain tops of Canada - an expedition into some of the most astonishing scenery anywhere. A great participation camping adventure, this is an ideal active introduction to the Canadian West's stunning scenery. As you head down trails first used by Amerindian native hunters, you get the opportunity to explore the remote mountainous areas featuring rolling cascades, ice-age glaciers and majestic forested valleys abundant with plant and animal life. Walks are easy (average 6-8 kms) - and are all optional. The minimum recommended age for kids is six.
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Single parent? Some one-parent families may be a bit daunted by the idea of adventures abroad, especially without a bit of help! A new range of holidays have sprung up which have special departure dates just for single parents so you can take part in all the fun, but with the added support and companionship from other mums and dads in a similar situation. The best-selling Egypt family holiday brings history lessons alive, as you take time to marvel at the Pyramids, the treasures of the boy-king Tutankhamun and mysteries of the mummies - even the smallest children will be overcome with awe at the unique sights and wonders of the ancient world!
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