Flying with small children doesn’t have to be hard work. In fact, with a bit of forward planning and a few handy accessories to keep the kids distracted, plane journeys can be great fun for families. This summer, Trunki is teaming up with Monarch to create the ultimate airline travel guide for parents and children and we need your help. We’re asking our followers to share their top travel tips for families flying with kids; from what to pack for the journey and how to survive long waits at the airport, to advice on keeping children entertained on the plane....

We've got some exciting news... our Trunki family will shortly be expecting a new arrival! A few weeks ago we asked our Facebook fans to come up with suggestions for another addition to the PaddlePak range. We got tones of brilliant ideas, everything from mermaids to seahorses, starfish and even piranhas. One of the most popular suggestions was a sea turtle, so we've listened to your comments and we're going to bring your ideas to life. Our design team here at Trunki HQ is busily working on the plans for a brand new turtle PaddlePak, but now we need you...

Guest post by Kathryn Wright from Luxury & Little Ones From horse-riding in rural Wiltshire, dung safaris in South Africa and dog sledding in Chamonix there is plenty on offer for families looking for a more adventurous holiday. Exploring new places, trying new activities and putting your family outside their comfort zone is a fun way to bond and spend time together as a family; turn a family holiday into a magical adventure. At Lucknam Park, Wiltshire pretend to be cowboys and girls and book a pony ride (available for children from 3 and older) or take part in a...