Oh March, you are my favourite month of 2018 so far! January was loooong and grey. February dragged a little but picked up towards the end with a trip to Cornwall and some snow. But March, you have been a joy! A weekend in Italy and a day trip to the Isle of Wight back…
*Advertisement feature* Excuse me for bragging but I’ve just got back from an awesome luxury villa holiday in Italy with friends. For three indulgent child-free days and nights we were invited to experience a Bookings For You villa break in Tuscany at Country Relais & Spa Le Capanne. It was one of those trips that I…
The girls and I had a few great foreign trips in 2018 including a European cruise and week in the Italian Lakes. I’ve been keen that, at the age of five and three, the kids start packing and carrying some of their own belongings, especially as Mr Tin Box couldn’t join us for these two…
Could there be a grander way to arrive at your holiday home than by boat? This is one of three ways you can visit Agatha Christie’s Greenway – her Devon hideaway. I think a ferry ride up the River Dart is my favourite, just a touch in front of taking the steam train from Kingswear…
Things to do in and around Palermo with kids. Wander around this ancient, cultural melting pot or hire a car to explore more of Sicily
*Advertisement feature* We’re very excited to be teaming up with one of our favourite family theme parks to offer you, my lovely reader, the chance to win a family pass to Crealy in Devon this Easter holiday. The pass is valid for up to five people between 30 March and 15 April 2018 – just…
It was during our recent family break in Cornwall that I was reminded how awesome it is to see the sun set over water. This was the view that greeted us when we arrived to review Sands Resort Hotel & Spa in Newquay and it signalled that we were going to have a great weekend….
Exciting news! The Tin Box girls and I have added a cruise to our 2018 travel plans. We’ve been invited to sail from Southampton for seven nights onboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas. Even more mind-blowing for me is that it’s an 80s-themed festival cruise. The Back to the 80s Cruise is the first…
*Collaborative post* Do you get that nagging feeling you’re being ripped off when you hire a car abroad? The prices on the rental company’s website might seem reasonable when you book; but do the hidden costs ramp up by the time you return your little holiday run around? We’ve hired cars for holidays in Europe…
For much of February it felt like Spring was on its way with plenty of blue sky intervals and days growing noticeably longer. Then the ‘Beast from the East’ arrived and peppered the UK with snow. Here in the South West we got off pretty lightly but the icy wind was cutting. I’m over Winter…