What to pack for a mobile home holiday in Europe
If you’ve booked a mobile home holiday in Europe, packing may be on your mind, especially if suitcase space is limited. Here’s what you need and what you don’t!
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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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Blog | Europe | Family accommodation | Family travel destinations | Holidays | Resorts & holiday parks
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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Blog | Europe | Family accommodation | Family travel destinations | Holidays | Resorts & holiday parks
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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Family-friendly tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
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…
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CarFest South review – a family-friendly festival
Highlights from CarFest South at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire including entertainment, kids activities & cars at this family festival
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Family caravan review: Bailey Phoenix 650
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…
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KEEN Terradora girls’ walking shoes review
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…
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Vango Kanto Junior Sleeping Bag review
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…
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A family holiday in Tuscany with Al Fresco Holidays
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….
