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I don’t often fly from Gatwick as it’s a good five hour train journey from where I live in Devon. But when the chance of a trip to Lake Maggiore in Italy came up in May, Gatwick was the best option for flights to Milan Malpensa. I ummed and arghed…
Read moreWe stumbled upon a real gem the other week – Decoy Country Park near Newton Abbot, Devon. It’s a free Devon day out with plenty to keep kids, adults and your four-legged friend happy too. Here’s all you need to know about Decoy Country Park: Decoy was once a clay…
Read moreIf you ask my kids what they look forward to most on holiday it’s playing on the beach. I think they’d love a trip to the Canary Islands, particularly Tenerife, because of the endless opportunities to do this all-year-round thanks to the excellent weather. The incredible beaches of Costa Adeje…
Read moreHeads up glamping fans as I have a fabulous review about glamping in Devon to share with you. When I was approached by a glamping site in Cullompton, Devon, I was gutted that I couldn’t get our diary to work so we could visit. Luckily, my friend Lorraine from Secret…
Read moreImagine waking up to the soothing roll of the Mediterranean sea and the lapping of water against a teak hull. Your vessel is underway and you are heading to one of Turkey’s lesser known coves to dive into the impossibly clear water and while away a few hours on a…
Read moreWhen you are planning a family holiday it pays to think outside the box when you are on a budget, particularly if you have a larger family. Forking out for two hotel rooms or renting a big holiday cottage could easily burn a hole in your pocket. If you’re looking…
Read moreWe love looking around religious buildings and historic sites when we are travelling with kids. There’s always great stories to tell, and beautiful imagery to interpret even if they aren’t enjoying the place quite on the same level as you. My girls love spotting dragons, lions and unicorns in the…
Read moreIf I didn’t already have a soft spot for the Italian Lakes, I do after my latest stay in the region with Bookings For You. I was one of eight UK family travel bloggers invited to stay at and review Golfo Gabella Lake Resort in Maccagno, Lake Maggiore. It was…
Read moreWhen it comes to holidays with kids I’ve decided we don’t have a particular style. We’ve enjoyed everything from glamping to luxury, all-inclusive family holidays, and have returned home with brilliant shared memories regardless of whether we rounded off each day barbecuing sausages by a yurt or sipping cocktails by…
Read moreAs we made our final approach to Chania International Airport in Crete the very last thing I expected to see was snow caped mountains. But there they were – the White Mountains, also known as the Lefka Ori, which are the impressive back drop to the Chania region. From these…
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