As new campervan owners with just a few short trips under our belts, we can’t wait for the next camping season to begin so we can really start our adventures. So when Lucy Shrimpton got in touch to say she was hiring a campervan in France and asked would I like to hear more about …
Puy du Fou is a must if you are staying in The Vendée in France. It’s the type of place that will change the way you think about French history, theatre and theme parks. If you are visiting Puy du Fou with kids in 2022, here are my top tips for making the most of …
Hands up if you love camping holidays but are not a fan of roughing it. If like us you enjoy the great outdoors, summers full of sunshine, and the flexibility to set the pace of your own family getaway then you need to familiarise yourself with luxury camping holidays in Europe. *Advertisement feature* If you …
If you are planning a visit to Puy du Fou in France I’d recommend spending at least two days in the Grand Parc. This means an overnight stay or more. Luckily there’s lots of accommodation options in the park and close by. Here’s my tips on visiting Puy du Fou and where to stay, including …
‘How was your trip to France?’. It’s a question I have been asked several times by family and friends since returning from Puy du Fou – France’s second largest attraction. This is usually followed by: ‘It looked great.’ That, it certainly was. But it was SO MUCH MORE. If I honed and perfected my writing …
We’re yet to go on a family ski holiday but regular Tin Box Traveller contributor, Katie de Pelet, has just got back from her first…and it sounds incredible! If you’re based in the South West of England like us, then it’s worth searching for ski resorts near Geneva, which can be easily reached from Exeter airport. Katie was …
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
If you are looking for camping holidays in France that are set in beautiful locations, close to idyllic towns with plenty of activities to entertain the kids, then I’ve found some campsites you’re going to love. If you are planning your 2021 holidays and wondering whether camping is a good choice, here’s my tips for …
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 …
2017 was a fun year of travel for us with 26 trips, 83 family days out and 71 nights away from home. I’ve already shared our highlights from the past 12 months but I thought it might be fun to see which of our family travel blog posts appealed most to you, my dear readers. …