William Gray

Icelandic winters might be chilly but they’re far from lifeless – indeed, it’s the best season to spot feeding orcas and, with luck, the northern lights says William Gray

Other than actually finding Nemo – Reefworld is possibly the most exciting underwater adventure for any child under 10

Bursting into song is the last you'd be able to do – a family trip to the Alps means the hills are alive with active children, not music

Wanderlust's William Gray and his family found that Venice can make a perfect family break

Children's long-haul endurance lasts only so far. Thank goodness for brilliant cabin crew, says William Gray

A jungle holiday isn't most people's idea of a family trip, but William Gray's children loved every minute of it

William Gray and his family explore New Zealand in a hired six-berth motorhome - and it proves a big hit

How do you travel more for less with the tribe in tow? William Gray gives you five sound-as-a-pound ways to save cash

Fear of malaria shouldn't prevent you enjoying Africa - many places are malaria-free

Where are the best places for a young family to watch whales? William Gray has the answers, and the memories

City breaks don't have to end just because you have a family; you just need to plan better, writes William Gray

William Gray tells how to wow the kids with hopes of fairies, trolls and lava flows

Some cities shine when it comes to activities that appeal to, and cater for, both grown-ups and kids, making a trip that’s fun for all the family easy

Long flights and jet lag are enough to put anyone off taking their children to New Zealand - William Gray tells us why it's the perfect family destination

William Gray reveals how to take everything you need and stay within airline weight limits

Satisfying little appetites is difficult at the best of times, but what if it's guinea pig on the menu? Will Gray reveals the tricks to expanding young palates

We've had a lot of questions about whale watching here at Wanderlust, so we've compiled the best ones to help you on your way

Inspired by the latest BBC series, but think Africa is out of bounds because you have kids? William Gray beats the drum for family safaris, whatever age your children

Want lions under the skyscrapers and bat battalions over the business district? Here are 10 real urban jungles

Not many people realise that the Great Migration is a year-round spectacle – not just a one-time annual occurrence. Here's how to time your trip for the best wildlife viewing...

Will Gray explains how to banish the static images in front of landmarks and make your family photos as much fun as the trip itself.

It’s not too late to wrap up a last-minute family holiday, says Family Man, Wanderlust contributing editor and the editor of 101familyholidays.co.uk

Bored of the same old trips? William Gray, Wanderlust contributing editor and editor of 101familyholidays.co.uk, looks at new ideas for travelling with kids

Don’t let the fickle British weather dampen your spirits. William Gray picks five unusual activities for rainy days in Cornwall

Have you seen the light? William Gray, author of 'The Northern Lights Travel Guide', picks five bright ideas for witnessing the aurora borealis

William Gray of 101familyholidays.co.uk picks 10 free-ranging, free spirited and free-of-chocolate family holidays still available this Easter

Puffin watching, arty villages, vast glaciers and volcanic plains: Venture east to discover Iceland at its most magical

Can a stay with Namibia's Bushmen help to preserve their fragile culture? One pioneering traveller struggles with his conscience, his malaria pills and some very challenging terrain

Will Gray splashes out on three of New Zealand's best sea kayaking adventures

Fancy dipping your paddle into the world of sea kayaking? These are the top places to take to the seas – spectacular views and wildlife guaranteed

William Gray ventures out into the remote Atlantic and stumbles upon the whale-infested waters of the Azores

The Inca Trail isn't always easy but the mountain scenery is spectacular and the trek will make your first glimpse of Machu Picchu all the sweeter

Our essential guide to tracking down the safari that's right for you

William Gray tells of how he fell under the spell of the tiger

The road from Quebec to the coast offers French-Canadian history, fog-draped forests and a glimpse of beluga whales

Take a trip back in time on the Peloponnese peninsula

Thought Tenerife was all about beach bums and clubbing? Think again...

Will Gray travels to Alaska to discover why, after all the hysteria of the Gold Rush, the pull of the north is as strong as ever

Travel writer William Gray paddles and camps along Florida's Wilderness Waterway, battling mosquitoes, alligators and mites along the way

Join travel writer William Gray as he explores South Africa's colourful capital, Cape Town, and its surrounding areas

Its name is associated with everything exotic and timeless, romantic and aromatic; William Gray gets stirred up in Zanzibar

A journey down Honduras' Mosquito Coast

Busy Naples is fantastic and frustrating in equal measures, says William Gray, and should be on your hit-list of cities to see

Amid the still-potent legacy of war, these South Atlantic islands offer vibrant and varied wildlife and many, many stories to tell

It may have been a trip to the see nature's floating giants in Newfoundland, but the charms of the Canadian coast proved irresistible in a very different way

Drinking coconut wine, diving among the glimmer of shark fins or braving a red-hot curry at 3,272m up a mountain; Will Gray discovers Borneo has strange charms

With its chic cities, magnificent landscapes and teeming wildlife, it can be difficult to decide how to spend our time in South Africa. Fear no longer - our guide will help you choose...

It’s official: Namibia is your favourite country on earth. To celebrate, we swoop into the Namib Desert to explore the extraordinary dunes of Sossusvlei

Tracking tigers on foot is a thrilling new twist on the usual Indian safari – whether or not you actually see stripes

Norway’s Lofoten Islands are a spellbinding mix of fjords, whales and Viking legend – and the drive there’s not bad either…

William Gray discovers coral-fringed reefs and flirtatious seals off the Cornish coast

For European travellers, there’s no need to travel far for close bear encounters: the wild, prehistoric woods of eastern Estonia, easily accessible from Tallinn, are rich in atmosphere and enormous creatures

Accessing Iceland’s wild Eastern Fjords has always required a long drive, internal flight or long sea voyage. But this wild realm will soon be within easy reach...

Most people heading to Queensland opt to drive the well-known Sunshine Coast, but you should head inland to find ancient landscapes, remote gorges and some of Australia’s rarest wildlife...

Find out how to snap fantastic photos of the aurora borealis with William Gray’s insightful guide. Just don't forget to take a step back from the lens to admire the natural phenomenon...

The Great Barrier Reef is in trouble, but travellers can play their part in offering a lifeline to Queensland's coral kingdom. Find out the ongoing conservation efforts to save this underwater world...

From cruising through iceberg bays to hiking the flower-speckled tundra, an expedition voyage is the best way to experience the remote wilderness of Greenland. Discover what it’s like…

Spitsbergen is the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, alive with polar bears, whales, walruses and a rich history of exploration. Discover why you should visit now...

There are few places in the world more synonymous with exploration and adventure than the Northwest Passage. Here are seven experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime...

Namibia combines desert, coast, wildlife and adventure better than any country on earth. Read on to discover the 8 best things to do in this extraordinary country…