Six months into the year and I’m finally starting to catch up with myself after a hectic first half. If you caught my May travel round up the you’ll know that I wasn’t home much. Thankfully I got to sleep in my own bed quite a bit more in June but still fitted in a…
There’s something extra special about starting a vacation with a ferry ride. Drive or step onboard and quite literally sail away from the every day for an extraordinary family holiday. We love island holidays and have experienced a few with and without the children, and not in some of the far flung corners of the…
Where are you holidaying this year? Chances are it’s in the UK. Travel trends are showing that us Brits and moving away from foreign summer jaunts with more of us favouring visits to UK destinations. Staying at home is the new alternative to chasing the sun. I for one am looking forward to a UK…
Aaaa-chooo! Aside from a chorus of cows, peacocks, and thousands of birds chirping their hearts out around the valley, the odd thundering sneeze was the only disturbance of the peace during our weekend glamping in Cornwall. And we were hardly in the position to complain as it was Tin Box Grandpa’s severe hay fever that…
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The thought of stepping onboard a cruise ship for just one day is almost unbearable but when I got an invite to meet Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess on a turnaround day in Southampton my curiosity got the better of me. In recent years I’ve had the chance to nosy around and sail with a number…
If you’re planning to visit Sri Lanka with kids or want to ensure you’ve lined up the best activities during your stay, then we’ve got some Sri Lanka travel inspiration for you. Here are five amazing experiences you must fit into your Sri Lanka family holiday: Things to do and places to visit in Sri…
*Advertisement feature* Take me back to this stylish hotel in Costa Barcelona. The AC Hotel Gava Mar was my oasis of calm during a packed four days experiencing the cultural activities and sights around Catalunya with the various tourist departments of Costa Barcelona. The hotel is in a superb seaside location, with a stunning private…
One month; 20 nights away; six cities; three hotels; two countries; two flights; one cruise; one solo trip; another holiday with the girls; and shed loads of amazing memories. That about sums up an exceptional May of travel and family fun. Family travel blog life is treating us well and I hope you’ve got plenty…
I’m a big fan of lists and wouldn’t set off on any trip without putting together a holiday packing list, even if it’s just in my head. When it comes to planning a family cruise a pre-holiday check list including what you need to pack for your cruise and tasks that need to be ticked…