ACTIVITIES FOR ALL

RHODES BEACHCLUB

Spend a full-on week sailing, windsurfing, playing tennis, mountain biking, paddleboarding and kayaking on Rhodes. Supervised clubs catering for children aged 2-17 years are also included in the price.

Neilson (0333 014 3351; neilson.co.uk) offers stays at the newly-opened Levante Beach Beachclub, by Afandou beach, on the island’s east coast, from £1,840 half-board, based on a pool view suite, including activities and four dinners. Departs August 5, 12 and 19

FUN IN CROATIA

Hike in Plitvice Lakes National Park and take a boat ride across Lake Kozjak on an action-packed itinerary, which includes archery, a guided bike tour and kayaking through the deep gorges of the Mreznica river. Optional extras include horse riding, climbing and walking on a rope course.

Families Worldwide (01962 302062; familiesworldwide.co.uk) offers a six-night Croatia River Adventure from £1,299 (adult), £1,099 (child aged 12 and under) half-board, including activities. Departs July 31, August 7 and 14

CYCLING IN HOLLAND

Pedal along quiet cycle paths and riverside lanes, passing windmills and small Dutch villages, on a relaxed itinerary from Edam to Oudewater. Covering up to 40 miles per day, accommodation is in small, family-run hotels and the price includes two nights in Amsterdam with a guided city tour.

Inntravel (01653 617001; inntravel.co.uk) offers a Dutch Discovery tour from £1,045, including bike hire and two dinners. Flights and transfers cost extra. Tailormade departures in July and August

ADVENTURE IN SWEDEN

Activities on this Scandinavian adventure week include a trek through the forests of Ostanas, paddling a canoe to Olsater and a night in a teepee tent on a small island near Ransater where children can cook supper over a campfire. It all happens in Varmland, a scenic region of lakes, mountain plateaus and unspoilt woodland to the west of Oslo. Discover the World (01737 214250; discover-the-world.com) offers a Varmland Summer Adventure from £832 full-board (£632 children 6-16 years) including activities. Flights cost extra. Tailor-made departures in

July and August

Family outing: take a river walk in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

DELIGHT IN TURKEY

Explore the spectacular waterfalls and deep gorges of the Kibris Canyon in the Taurus Mountains on a full day of swimming, abseiling and river jumping, one of the highlights on a week that also includes a sea kayaking expedition, hiking excursions and a chance to try scuba diving and paragliding.

Exodus (020 3733 0568; exodus.co.uk) offers a Family Lycian Activity Week from £1,599 (adult) £1,199 (child) including three lunches. Departs July 23 and August 6

WALK IN THE AUSTRIAN ALPS

Opt for gentle valley strolls or stride out on more challenging steep mountain hikes from the Alpine resort of Mayrhofen in the scenic Ziller valley, taking in the panoramic views from the top of the Penken and Ahorn cable cars.

Inghams (01483 944178; inghams.co.uk) offers stays at four-star Sporthotel Strass, with three indoor pools, games room, tennis courts, spa and free daily activity programme of guided walks and e-bike tours in Mayrhofen, from £614 half-board (a saving of £405 per person) based on two rooms. Departs July 23

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