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…
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…
This summer we revisited an Italian city we first ventured to when the girls were toddlers. We have lots of memories from that trip to Florence with toddlers, but it was great to be able to share the city with them again a few years on. Plus we had the help of a family-friendly tour…
Highlights from CarFest South at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire including entertainment, kids activities & cars at this family festival
This summer we had the chance to go back to our caravan holiday roots with Bailey of Bristol. They are one of the UK’s top caravan manufacturers and were the makers of our first ever caravan. Here’s our review of the 2019 Bailey Phoenix 650 – a family caravan that sleeps up to five people. *Advertisement…
When you spend plenty of time on your feet during your holidays you need to make sure your kids have the right footwear. Soggy soles and blisters put a real dampener on holiday and weekend fun. Whether you’re looking for kids hiking shoes or, specifically, girls’ walking shoes read on for our review of the…
When you’re camping or caravanning with kids, the last thing you want is for them to get chilly in the night. A good sleeping bag is a must. But can the same sleeping bag work in a caravan and in a tent? Here’s our Vango Kanto Junior Sleeping Bag review, which we carried out in…
Tuscany in Italy is a region I could return to again and again. It has the perfect mix of iconic cities, landscapes dotted with hill top villages and cultural experiences. Of course, these don’t always spark delight in young kids, so it’s important to also have a fun base for your family holiday in Tuscany….
What are your favourite holiday souvenirs? According to a recent survey, fridge magnets are the nation’s travel keepsake of choice. *Advertisement feature* After years of capturing pictures of our travels and the odd bracelet that inevitably got lost under the kids’ beds, we have started collecting magnets too. We stick magnets to our cooker hood…
Picture the scene: you’ve just enjoyed a brilliant summer of holiday with the kids, squeezed in-between work and everything else life throws at you unexpectedly. Amazing memories have been made. Maybe the odd pound has been put on from all the ice cream. And your faces are glowing from extra time in the sun. Then…