Imagine 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 white sandy beach. OK, so…
We 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 murals we have seen in…
If 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 an awesome three days with…
When 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 a pool. The thing that…
With temperatures averaging 18°C and plenty of low cost flights taking off from the UK at the beginning of April, Crete is a perfect destination for a family holiday in Europe after a long, chilly winter. So, when an invite to review Kiani Beach Resort – an all inclusive family resort in Crete – dropped…
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It’s no secret a significant percentage of travellers crave a personalised experience when they venture to new destinations. Read any report covering popular travel trends over the last few years and you’ll spot the same themes popping up time and time again – immersive experiences, living like a local, sustainable tourism, culturally conscious… and many…
Planning on hitting the big smoke with your kids? Hurrah! You’re going to have a blast. But before you leave for this great adventure you might want to take some tips from us. We’ve been on several city breaks with toddlers – some amazing and some mildly hairy. The difference in our experiences has come…
Mr Tin Box has always been a bit of a petrol head and motoring journalist features highly in his list of dream jobs. So, when we were offered the chance to test drive the new Hyundai Santa Fe Premium SE to see whether we thought it was the best large family car, he was overjoyed to channel…
Over February half term I was invited to speak about holidays with kids at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show 2019 at the NEC in Birmingham. It was great fun (albeit a bit nerve-wracking) to remove myself from behind my computer and share tales and tips from our family travels at the UK’s largest show to incorporate caravans, motorhomes, lodges,…