Paris with kids: top tips for a budget saving city break
Is it possible to do Paris with kids on a budget? Yes! Here’s our tips where to stay, things to do and the best value ways to get around
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48 hours in Salisbury with kids – a short break in October half term
If you are looking for places to visit within easy reach of London then Salisbury must be on your destination list. But rather than do the standard day trip why not put down roots for a few days and really get to know the city? This is what we did in Salisbury with kids over…
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Inspiration for a Paris weekend break… without the kids
As far as top European city breaks go Paris is high up there. Aside from the romance, art and historic landmarks, a Paris weekend break is an obvious choice for parents seeking a quick escape thanks to flights from regional airports across the UK. You can even hop on the train in London and arrive…
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5 things to do in Siena with kids
A visit to Siena is a must when you are in the Tuscan region of Italy. It’s a beautiful city with plenty of walkable sights. In this post I’m sharing my recommended things to do in Siena with kids that you can fit into a day trip or short stay. About Siena or Sienna Siena,…
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Markets, gelato and medieval history: essential sights of Florence with LivItaly Tours
I always get nervous about revisiting a place I’ve adored. Will it be the same? Or will I leave disappointed that it did not live up to my memories. This thought crossed my mind when I had the chance to return to Florence during a trip to Tuscany with Bookings for You (AD). I need…
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Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel review and why I must find more time to visit Bristol
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…
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Blog | Europe | Family days out | Italy
Florence with toddlers: what to see in 4 hours
Florence is a city brimming with art, architecture and Renaissance atmosphere. Visiting for anything less than a long weekend would be a crime against the great artists themselves. But alas, it’s a misdemeanour of which we are guilty. During our call in the city we had just four hours in Florence. So how did we…
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Blog | City breaks | Europe | Family travel destinations | Holidays | Spain
48 hours in Barcelona with a baby
Barcelona is a city I could return to again and again. There’s something enchanting about its mix of Gothic and Gaudi architecture, its bustling marina and beautiful parks. In 2016 I had the chance to make my third visit to Barcelona. But this occasion was different. This time we were doing Barcelona with a baby. Being parents…
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Blog | City breaks | Devon | Holidays
24 hours in Exeter – a child-free city break
Exeter is one of those cities I’ve driven passed many times but never really had the opportunity to stop in. So when Mr Tin Box and I arranged a one night stay in Exeter before we flew to Jersey for a weekend break without the kids I didn’t really know what to expect. If I…
