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UK staycation destinations don’t come much better than Cornwall in the South West of England. I visited as a kid and have been several times for caravan, self-catering and holiday park breaks since becoming a parent myself. In this post I’m sharing what I think are some of the best…
Read moreOur first holidays with our kids were in a touring caravan. It was such a relaxed and easy way to introduce them to travel when they were babies. With several years of family caravan holidays under our belts I thought I’d share our guide to caravanning with kids. Read on…
Read more2020 was going to be our year of camper van adventures. Last autumn we bought a VW T5 and started planning the festivals we wanted to go to and a big summer road trip through Spain and France. Well, plans have obviously had to change. But we can still dream….
Read moreTo me, the Italian Lakes are enchanting. Seeing their green mountains tumbling into deep blue lakes with rainbow villages and towns dotted along the shoreline is like something out of a fairy tale. It’s also a region famed for its water sports, hiking and mountain biking. And that’s not to…
Read morePadding along the fluffy, white sands of Devil’s Bay in Virgin Gorda was the moment I knew I was in the Caribbean. We were already a week into our holiday, but this was something else. The impossibly blue sea, the incredible volcanic landscape and the warm water lapping around my…
Read moreIf you are facing the prospect of cancelled holidays your mind is probably spinning with a whole host of questions. Can you get your money back? Will you be able to rebook? How long will it take to get a refund? *Advertisement feature* The travel industry and World are facing…
Read moreStand up paddle boarding is a brilliant outdoor activity for families – we are totally hooked after giving it a go last summer. However, you need more than something to ride to try out this fun water sport. Here’s what we recommend you wear for paddle boarding with kids: *This…
Read moreHave 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…
Read moreWe’re newbies to camper vans but not totally clueless when it comes to packing for camping or outdoor holidays. So, it wasn’t a massive chore to gather the must-have camper van equipment before we set off for our first trip. However, there were a few extras we needed to buy….
Read moreWe 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 in 2020, making…
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