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Unless you really head off the beaten track, you'll find most islands offer an easy experience for families

Kate Simon: Sandy shores and warm weather make the Caribbean the perfect family playground.

Deception Island: Here, the remains of a whaling station lie on an active Antarctic volcano

Polar Holidays: Follow in the tracks of Captain Scott

Chris Leadbeater looks at some ice-cool trips to mark the centenary of the explorer's epic journey.

48 Hours: Las Palmas

Winter sun and an impressive urban beach: the capital of Gran Canaria is an alluring prospect for Matthew Hirtes.
Light show: Aurora Borealis in Norway

The Northern Lights

Simon Calder: This winter and next are the ideal times to view the magical Aurora Borealis.

Stay The Night: Cala Mia, Panama

Set apart from the big mainland resorts, this low-key luxury retreat on Isla Boca Brava offers sanctuary, says Sarah Gilbert.

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