Lucy Perrin

One in ten kids surveyed felt that their parents worried too much about work to truly unwind and enjoy time together. And, nearly a third of little ones stated that spending time with parents is the most important thing to do on a holiday. Aww. In comparison, a meagre 2.8% of kids surveyed said they’d want to play on their phone. So, take a leaf from their book, turn your work emails off, get the out office on and focus on holidaying in the moment.

Q: What’s better than a cruise that ticks off Amsterdam, Bruges and Cherbourg? A: A FREE cruise. Interested? We’re offering up the chance to one lucky reader to win a cruise by simply posting a picture of your perfect cruise on Instagram (have a peek at the competition while you’re there). It might a pic of you sipping a cocktail on top deck. It could a snap of a luxurious breakfast – we’re not picky.