Stonehenge, adventures for children in Asia, Canada flight change: Travel agenda
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Your support makes all the difference.1. Stay healthy
The Healthy Holiday Company has launched a Kids Come Too collection aimed at parents booking a health and fitness break. The collection includes bootcamp weeks in Portugal (above), detoxes in Turkey, and yoga holidays in Morocco, all with complimentary kids' clubs and babysitting. thehealthyholidaycompany.co.uk
2. Family Asia
Experience Travel Group has created its first dedicated family brochure – a collection of tailor-made Asian adventures suitable for children. Experiences included in the brochure range from sleeping in open-air huts in the Sri Lankan jungle, quad-biking in Cambodia, and exploring Indonesia's Komodo National Park. experiencetravelgroup.com
3. Tax break
Air Passenger Duty has been abolished for under 12s travelling in economy class – a saving of £13 on short-haul flights (Europe, Turkey and North Africa) and £71 on long-haul trips. Next March the exemption is extended to under 16s. The age is counted from the date of departure. bit.ly/APDnews
4. Trunk call
Trunki has introduced a new London bus-inspired children's suitcase, named after the capital's mayor. Boris the Bus is bright red, has a selection of stick-on animal passengers, and like all Trunkis can be pulled along or ridden. It is priced at £45. trunki.co.uk
5. Thames time
Sea Life London Aquarium is launching a new attraction in time for May half term. The new zone, which opens on 23 May, focuses on the River Thames. It explores the history of the river, the wildlife that lives in it, and the importance of protecting its delicate ecosystems. visitsealife.com/london
6. Set in stone
A new exhibition at the Stonehenge visitor centre, "Wish You Were Here", tells the story of the mysterious monument as a visitor attraction. Displays include historic Stonehenge souvenirs and postcards, and the very first guidebook, printed in 1832. It runs until March 2016 and entry is included in general admission (adults £15.50, children £9.30). english-heritage.org.uk
7. Sun safe
Parents booking a holiday in the sun with Scott Dunn can now receive a free protective rash vest for all children travelling, aged between six months and 14 years. The Sunuva unisex vest is made from UPF50 protective fabric, allowing it to block out 97 per cent of the sun's harmful rays. scottdunn.com
8. Canada change
British passport-holders will soon need to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before flying to Canada. Travellers will be able to apply for an ETA, similar to the US ESTA, from 1 August, but it's not compulsory until 15 March 2016. bit.ly/CanItravel
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