Whether you’re packing for your family holiday abroad or making the most of the British sunshine, don't forget these stylish summer travel essentials for you and the kids.

Situated in the paradise jungle of Santa Teresa, on the southern tip of Costa Rica’s Nicoya peninsula, lays the Griss Lodge & Villas.

For the last 3 years, thanks in part to my fear of flying, thanks in part to the birth of my first born, the furthest afield my family and I had travelled was a 4 hour plane ride to Turkey.