Family city breaks can be full of high expectations. You’ve seen the amazing pictures on Instagram and trawled TripAdvisor for the best places to visit. But we know from experience that visiting a bustling metropolis with children doesn’t necessarily always make a picture perfect break. Hampton by Hilton is celebrating the real side of British…
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 about getting the sleeper train…
If you’ve got an early flight from Bristol Airport, hotel and parking research is probably on your pre-holiday check-list. It was certainly on mine when we were planning our Easter trip to Crete. And I found an option we’d recommend for families for value for money, ease and location. Here’s our review of Hampton by Hilton…
*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…
It was during our recent family break in Cornwall that I was reminded how awesome it is to see the sun set over water. This was the view that greeted us when we arrived to review Sands Resort Hotel & Spa in Newquay and it signalled that we were going to have a great weekend….
Bristol and I have unfinished business. During the past four years I’ve made four visits to this fabulous city of industrial history and apples. But none for more than 24 hours. My fleeting stays have been for an annual work event and each year I kick myself that I haven’t found time to return at…
During our recent day out on the Round Robin in South Devon we were invited to eat at the Royal Seven Stars Hotel in Totnes. If you’ve ever visited the bohemian market town of Totnes you’ll know you can’t miss the Royal Seven Stars. It’s in a prime location at the bottom of the high street…
Afternoon tea at The Waldorf Hilton in London is a special treat you won’t regret booking and the perfect pre-West End show experience
A review of The Grand Hotel in Torquay, Devon, where we escaped for a child-free night. Plus it’s family and dog-friendly features
Yes, you read that right: a spa break with kids. It is possible! Before you reach for the champagne, I’ll level with you. It’s not quite the same as those care-free spa trips with your gal pals before babies. But if you find the right spa – that understands families and knows parents sometimes crave…