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7 of the best family holiday destinations in Europe

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 …

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Hiring a campervan in France – a road trip itinerary with teens

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 …

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Tin Box Traveller 2019 family travel highlights

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 …

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Luxury camping holidays in Europe with Yelloh! Village

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 …

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What to pack for an Al Fresco Holidays mobile home holiday 

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 …

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A visit to Tuscany’s Pinocchio Park in Collodi

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 …

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Puy du Fou: where to stay while visiting France’s top theme park 

If 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 and where to stay, including …

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Norcenni Girasole Club review – a fun-packed holiday village and campsite in Tuscany

Holiday 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 stay at Norcenni Girasole by …

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