Essential holiday reading: From a round-the-world guide to wild garden weekends

New York City With Children

If children and city breaks don't immediately seem compatible, this Little Bookroom Guide might change your mind. You'll find listings of parks and playgrounds in every New York neighbourhood, tips on navigating museums (including how to spend the night in one) and family-friendly restaurant listings. Published 3 July.

£13.99, stanfords.co.uk

Wild Garden Weekends

This comprehensive compendium contains almost 400 of the best secret gardens, ancient woodlands and urban escapes across England, Scotland and Wales. Divided by region, it includes suggestions for family friendly trips, wild spots to camp, and where to find great kitchen garden food.

£16.99, wildthingspublishing.com

Puglia

Whether or not you're planning a trip to south-east Italy, Puglia is sure to make your mouth water. Although it's primarily a recipe book – perfect for reliving a summer holiday back at home – it also contains destination information and photos, plus details of the region's key dishes and ingredients.

£24.95, phaidon.com

The Big Trip

Find inspiration in the latest edition of Lonely Planet's Big Trip guide. It includes everything from destination information to tips on planning a round-the-world route and coping with jet lag. Sections on volunteering and teaching English overseas might appeal to school-leavers and grown-up gappers. Published 15 May.

£16.99, shop.lonelyplanet.com

Pitch Up, Eat Local

Written by the Camping and Caravanning Club's "Eat Local" columnist, this chunky volume will point you in the direction of local producers, farm shops, pick-your-owns and foodie pubs close to the UK's top campsites. It also contains regional recipes that can be cooked using a barbecue, fire or gas cooker.

£16.99, theaa.com/shop