Devon has a packed calendar of things to do throughout the year. From regattas to festivals and country shows, you’ll find tough decisions have to be made about which events in Devon you are going to prioritise. Here’s what’s on in 2019. What takes your fancy? Looking for Devon family attractions?…
Read moreWhen you’ve had your fill of the beauty of the Brecon Beacons above ground, a top day out in Wales is the Dan-yr-Ogof caves, also known as the Welsh National Showcaves Centre. We visited on an extremely hot summer day and were relieved to step into the caves. These are…
Read moreIf your family loves hiking, caves and history, or has a particular fascination with cheese, then Cheddar Gorge is a brilliant place to visit. Of course, staying close by will enable you to discover all of the delights of this 137m deep gorge in the Mendip Hills in Somerset. If…
Read moreWe’ve now been on three wonderful Al Fresco Holidays mobile home holidays in Europe – one in France and two in Italy. The great thing about staying with the same company in different places is that you know exactly what to expect from their accommodation. Here’s what we pack for…
Read moreLike him or not, Pinocchio is an iconic character that you’ll see dangling from market stalls throughout Italy and particularly in the region of Tuscany where the story was written. This is also where you will find a Pinocchio Park – Parco di Pinocchio, in Collodi. This picturesque town is…
Read moreIf you are planning a visit to Puy du Fou in France I’d recommend spending at least two days in the Grand Parc. This means an overnight stay or more. Luckily there’s lots of accommodation options in the park and close by. Here’s my tips on visiting Puy du Fou…
Read moreHoliday happiness for our six and four-year-old daughters involves a swimming pool, ice cream and plenty of fun activities. So it’s no surprise that the girls decided our week at Norcenni Girasole Club holiday village in Chianti was their favourite part of our summer. *Advertisement feature* We were invited to…
Read moreIt’s been several years since Mr Tin Box and I had a double sleeping bag as we opted for a duvet and sheets when we were caravanning. This always felt a bit more homely. But when we went camping before kids we had a sleeping bag because it was much…
Read moreIf you’re looking for the spookiest events happening this Halloween in Devon then take a look at our guide to frightening goings on over October half term 2019. And if you can face it, why not plan a bit further ahead to Christmas? I’ve got a round up of what’s…
Read moreIf you’re looking for an inflatable stand up paddle board that you can use with kids then we have a recommendation for you. Over the summer we tried out a couple of Red Paddle Co inflatable boards loaned to us for six weeks. During that time we enjoyed fun days out…
Read moreThis summer we revisited an Italian city we first ventured to when the girls were toddlers. We have lots of memories from that trip to Florence with toddlers, but it was great to be able to share the city with them again a few years on. Plus we had the…
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