After experiencing our first family trip to Crete in April we feel like we have unfinished business with Greek Island holidays. And with 227 inhabited (and 6,000 uninhabited) islands to explore, I doubt we’d ever be done! This got me thinking about the many ways there must be to explore…
Read moreDisembarkation day always seems to come round far too quickly when you are on a cruise. The fact is that the crew are preparing for it well in advance and will start nudging you about it days ahead of that sad moment you walk down the gangway for the final…
Read moreThere are hotels that allow for families and then there are truly family-family hotels. The Esplanade Hotel in Newquay Cornwall is most definitely the latter. In fact it is one of the most family orientated hotels we’ve been to in England. *Advertisement feature/contains affiliate links* We were invited to review…
Read moreIf you are planning a round the world trip with children then you’ve come to the right place. I have a guest post from Michelle – a compulsive explorer, translator and English teacher who moved to Abruzzo in Italy in 2012. In 2018 she and her family embarked on a…
Read moreOne of the brilliant things about cruising is that you know you’ll never go hungry. And, having sailed with three cruise lines, I know that it’s very rare to be served a bad dish. However, one thing I always wonder before joining a cruise is whether to buy the all…
Read moreLondon is a brilliant city to visit with a family. But the first time we did a few days in the English capital I remember returning home exhausted. However, our most recent trip there was different. We had such a brilliant time, so I wanted to share our city break…
Read moreIf you’re a family with a four-legged friend you’ll know that finding a hotel that welcomes kids and pets is a bit of a challenge. Add into the mix the desire for a destination that has a beach and plenty of family attractions close by and you might feel like…
Read moreIf you are looking for shore excursions in Barbados that are suitable for children then we can recommend the Atlantis Submarine. This was our first sightseeing trip of our Caribbean cruise and, to cut to the chase, it’s one we can highly recommend as value for money. Here is our…
Read moreWhen I mentioned to friends we were going on a 15 night winter sun cruise without the kids I could see the shock on their faces…followed by a flash of envy and a desire to strike me off their Christmas card list forever. I can’t say I blame them. I’d…
Read moreFamily city breaks can be full of high expectations. You’ve seen the amazing pictures on Instagram and trawled TripAdvisor for the best places to visit. But we know from experience that visiting a bustling metropolis with children doesn’t necessarily always make a picture perfect break. *Advertisement feature* Hampton by Hilton…
Read moreIf you’re on a cruise in the Eastern Caribbean and are searching for St Lucia excursions then it’s likely you’ll be looking for a guided tour that encapsulates the natural and historic highlights of this iconic island. *Advertisement feature* Ahead of our Caribbean cruise we were contacted by My Cruise…
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