The problem of other people's screaming sprogs isn't exactly a problem unknown to the industry - Danish tour operator Star Tour tried to launch longhaul flights with kid-free sections, even Disney World banned children from one of its restaurants earlier this year - but few have cracked it. Our favourite solution remains Berlin's Kinderinsel that launched a few years back as the first ever kids only hotel.

Here, for a mere EUR 79 a night, parents can check their kids in, leave them in the hands of pros (all background checked), and be sure that they'll be better entertained than watching soaps with a sitter. Pyjama parties, fancy dress, and museum visits are all the norm.