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Dad’s gone to Iceland! While the girls and I were road tripping in the UK during October half term Mr Tin Box was floating around the Arctic Circle. How did he get away with leaving us behind I hear you ask? Well, this trip was actually a work one with the…
Read moreAs far as top European city breaks go Paris is high up there. Aside from the romance, art and historic landmarks, a Paris weekend break is an obvious choice for parents seeking a quick escape thanks to flights from regional airports across the UK. You can even hop on the…
Read moreIf 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 all activity holidays for families are…
Read moreAt the very top of our Italian holiday bucket list the summer was a day trip from Lake Garda to Venice. We knew it was going to be a long day and that there would be difficult moments with a five and three-year-old in one of the world’s most famous…
Read moreIf you’re looking for a campsite in the Italian lakes with great facilities for families and stunning views then we can recommend Camping Eden, Lake Garda. We were invited to stay there with Al Fresco Holidays in August and loved the site. Here’s our Al Fresco Holidays review and guide…
Read moreAny fan of architecture, history or engineering couldn’t help but be intrigued by Venice. This iconic Italian city founded 1,500 years ago is a marvel and as picture perfect in real life as in the countless films in which is it is featured. Up until the summer this was the…
Read moreI do enjoy a holiday by the sea – the salty breeze, fish and chips and rows of brightly coloured beach huts are my idea of heaven. But I think I’ve found a new passion: lake life. Our last adventure of the summer was a mobile home holiday in the…
Read more*Advertisement feature* Take me back to this stylish hotel in Costa Barcelona. The AC Hotel Gava Mar was my oasis of calm during a packed four days experiencing the cultural activities and sights around Catalunya with the various tourist departments of Costa Barcelona. The hotel is in a superb seaside…
Read moreOne month; 20 nights away; six cities; three hotels; two countries; two flights; one cruise; one solo trip; another holiday with the girls; and shed loads of amazing memories. That about sums up an exceptional May of travel and family fun. Family travel blog life is treating us well and…
Read moreOne of the biggest bonuses of holidays abroad for Brits is the promise of warmer weather. But having experienced cooler days during recent trips to France and Italy I know that it’s necessary to travel a bit further for guaranteed sunshine. Holidays to Tenerife are a popular solution *Advertisement feature*…
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