The surroundings you choose for your family holiday or day out can make all the difference between a harmonious happy home and a fraught family feud. You will know from your own brood the more tastes, interests and age groups among them the harder it is to please them all.

It's no wonder then that more than 9.8 million visitors come to Wales from the UK and abroad every year. The vast majority are families on holiday because they know it is unparalleled in the diversity of locations and activities on offer. Whether you're looking for tranquil country hills and valleys, spotless golden sandy beaches, fun packed seaside resorts, castles steeped in history and summer events, attractive country towns, vibrant city nights or outdoor activities from rock climbing to pony trekking - Wales has it all.

Wales has an abundance of beautiful free natural attractions including three National Parks. It has the finest mountains in Snowdonia National Park; the finest hills in the Brecon Beacons National Park; the finest coastline in Pembrokeshire - the only Coastal National Park in the UK; the finest beaches in the Gower officially recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and an array of activities to enjoy that is second to none from cycling, sailing and surfing to hill walking and climbing.

It's often the simple things which money can't by which bring the most pleasure - that's why Wales' miles of beaches are such a hit. There's acres of soft sand, an ocean full of water, lots of fascinating rock pools and a desert full of sand dunes to slide down - guaranteed to keep the toddlers happy all day. For older kids, who fancy a little bit more action and excitement, the larger seaside resorts are geared up for all kinds of family fun.

A stone's throw away from the beach there's a huge variety of activities on offer from amusement arcades, bumper cars and candy floss to boating lakes and Punch and Judy.

At Barry or Porthcawl in the south or Rhyl and Prestatyn in the north all the fun of the fair is available all summer long.

For more information, contact the Wales Tourist Board Press Office, 029 2047 5291.