Europe

Find out the most popular Christmas markets in Europe based on what Brits search for online. Which takes your fancy for a festive getaway?

Have you been on a family cycling holiday? It’s something I think I could get Mr Tin Box and the girls excited about in a few years time. Four-year-old Baby hasn’t mastered cycling yet but she is very keen to catch up with her big sister. When that happens a cycling holiday in Europe could …

We get sent a lot of recommendations for the best family holiday destinations in Europe, so I thought I’d share some of the ones that have caught my eye. While some of them might not strike you as obvious holiday hot spots, each has plenty going on, making this a great time to add them …

As new campervan owners with just a few short trips under our belts, we can’t wait for the next camping season to begin so we can really start our adventures. So when Lucy Shrimpton got in touch to say she was hiring a campervan in France and asked would I like to hear more about …

I love putting together a round up of our family travel highlights each year. It’s a great reminder of all the brilliant experiences and, I hope, will be a lovely thing for the kids to look back on in years to come.  This year I’ve revealed our favourite family trips on Instagram. But it would …

Puy du Fou is a must if you are staying in The Vendée in France. It’s the type of place that will change the way you think about French history, theatre and theme parks. If you are visiting Puy du Fou with kids in 2022, here are my top tips for making the most of …

Hands up if you love camping holidays but are not a fan of roughing it. If like us you enjoy the great outdoors, summers full of sunshine, and the flexibility to set the pace of your own family getaway then you need to familiarise yourself with luxury camping holidays in Europe. *Advertisement feature* If you …

Everything you need to know about visiting Florence with kids, including things to do, where to eat, places to stay, plus parking

We’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 an Al Fresco Holidays mobile …

Like 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 where author of The Adventures …