Jetting across the Atlantic with the brood in tow may seem like a recipe for disaster, with a long flight and jet lag to contend with, but let us tell you, it is every bit worth the journey. While certain areas of North America may not be number one on our list for those with very small children, once they hit double digits, there's almost nowhere better. Ranching holidays in the American West make for a brilliant family holiday option once the children reach about the age of ten, while road trips and more adventurous holidays through Canada are ideal for hard-to-please teenagers. Kids interested in wildlife will love spotting lots of weird and wonderful beasties in the jungles of Costa Rica, while for complete relaxation we know the very best family-friendly resorts in the Caribbean.

Our regional experts can recommend the best family-friendly hotels, having travelled the length and breadth of the continent for them, whether that be a small hotel along the coast of California or in a wilderness lodge deep in the forests of British Columbia, such as Sonora Resort.