With May half term just around the corner my thoughts have turned to what activities I’m going to fill our days with while the girls are off school. We’re going to be meeting up with family and have a mini break to Bath planned. If, like us you’re staying in…
Read moreIf you ask my kids what they look forward to most on holiday it’s playing on the beach. I think they’d love a trip to the Canary Islands, particularly Tenerife, because of the endless opportunities to do this all-year-round thanks to the excellent weather. The incredible beaches of Costa Adeje…
Read moreHeads up glamping fans as I have a fabulous review about glamping in Devon to share with you. When I was approached by a glamping site in Cullompton, Devon, I was gutted that I couldn’t get our diary to work so we could visit. Luckily, my friend Lorraine from Secret…
Read moreImagine waking up to the soothing roll of the Mediterranean sea and the lapping of water against a teak hull. Your vessel is underway and you are heading to one of Turkey’s lesser known coves to dive into the impossibly clear water and while away a few hours on a…
Read moreWhen you are planning a family holiday it pays to think outside the box when you are on a budget, particularly if you have a larger family. Forking out for two hotel rooms or renting a big holiday cottage could easily burn a hole in your pocket. If you’re looking…
Read moreWe love looking around religious buildings and historic sites when we are travelling with kids. There’s always great stories to tell, and beautiful imagery to interpret even if they aren’t enjoying the place quite on the same level as you. My girls love spotting dragons, lions and unicorns in the…
Read moreIf I didn’t already have a soft spot for the Italian Lakes, I do after my latest stay in the region with Bookings For You. I was one of eight UK family travel bloggers invited to stay at and review Golfo Gabella Lake Resort in Maccagno, Lake Maggiore. It was…
Read moreEvery year Mr Tin Box and I try to get away for a few nights by ourselves. It’s so good to have time to reconnect without juggling the usual parenting tasks of wiping bums and cleaning baked beans off the walls. In the past few years we’ve had a weekend…
Read moreNothing beats getting behind the wheel to explore a new destination. We love the freedom to see the sights at our own pace, especially when travelling with kids who quickly get bored on organised tours or need a loo break at the most inconvenient of times. During our recent family…
Read moreBoating is often seen as daunting, but with online resources that are available today, it’s actually quite easy to take boat trips that are fun for the whole family. Booking your own boat holiday gives you a lot of freedom of movement that you wouldn’t otherwise get if you decided…
Read moreWhen it comes to holidays with kids I’ve decided we don’t have a particular style. We’ve enjoyed everything from glamping to luxury, all-inclusive family holidays, and have returned home with brilliant shared memories regardless of whether we rounded off each day barbecuing sausages by a yurt or sipping cocktails by…
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