Stuck for what to get your kids this Christmas? I always struggle until I remember its actually not that whizzy new toy that they babble on about in those moments before they fall asleep at night. It’s that magical trip we took together or that special new place we visited….
Read more*Advertisement feature* If you’re looking for an English seaside holiday destination with sandy beaches, rocky coves and where family attractions abound then you can’t go wrong booking a break in South Devon. I know we may be biased as locals but the coast and countryside between Exeter and Plymouth really…
Read more*This post contains affiliate links* I’m a great believer in experiences over stuff when it comes to presents. Practical gifts also trump toys that will be played with for five minutes and then hidden away at the bottom of a cupboard. Even better are gifts for the whole family. This Christmas why not…
Read more*This post may contain compensated links* If the thought of a ‘fly and flop’ holiday fills you with dread then we’ve got some inspiration for your next adventure. In this post I’ve shared some active family holidays we fancy trying with the girls when they get a bit older. Not…
Read more*Advertisement feature* Cornwall is a brilliant UK holiday destination for families with countless sandy beaches, wonderful landscapes for walks and picturesque seaside towns to explore. But what if you’re unlucky enough to visit when it’s wet? The vast majority of the holidays and weekend breaks that we’ve spent in the…
Read moreTypically, the Saturday of our recent trip to Hampshire was wet. We needed to find something to entertain the Tin Box girls and their older cousins that also allowed us to avoid the rain. Winchester Science Centre was the perfect solution. This indoor family attraction is the perfect thing to…
Read more*Advertisement feature* Ah, military life; it comes with plenty of ups and downs. One up that we’ve been considering recently is that it might soon give us a chance for some travel beyond Europe. Specifically the USA road trip that has, so far, been an unachievable goal on our bucket…
Read more*Advertisement feature* The best way to see England’s Jurassic Coast is undoubtably from the sea. We found this out on a boat trip from Sidmouth, Devon, with Stuart Line Cruises. This was one of the highlights of our caravan holiday in Seaton, East Devon, which was a press trip arranged…
Read more*Advertisement feature* I think the beach is my girls’ happy place. In fact, I know it! Their very best days during our summer travels were spent digging in sand, splashing in the sea and paddling at lake side beaches. A holiday wouldn’t be a holiday without some beach time. If…
Read moreTorquay is the heart of the English Riviera in South Devon – we’re so lucky to have this seaside town just a few miles up the coast from where we live in Dartmouth. As you would expect, it’s bustling with things to do come rain or shine. Below are our…
Read more*This post contains affiliate links* When October 1 comes around there’s really no getting away from the fact that summer is over. But before we fully immerse ourselves in the colours of autumn and our woolly pullies I feel the need to recap on our summer which passed by in…
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