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If you are facing the prospect of cancelled holidays your mind is probably spinning with a whole host of questions. Can you get your money back? Will you be able to rebook? How long will it take to get a refund? *Advertisement feature* The travel industry and World are facing…
Read moreIf you are planning a round the world trip with children then you’ve come to the right place. I have a guest post from Michelle – a compulsive explorer, translator and English teacher who moved to Abruzzo in Italy in 2012. In 2018 she and her family embarked on a…
Read moreFrom the volcanic landscapes of St Lucia and St Vincent to the bustling Mediterranean style towns of Martinique, the Caribbean is rich with incredible sights and experiences. And while it is a destination that Mr Tin Box and I chose for our recent parents only getaway, I can imagine a…
Read moreIf you’re planning a holiday in Europe between February and May then you may be wandering what to pack. Will it be warm enough for swimming outdoors or should you plan for rain? Based on our city, cruise, lake and seaside breaks in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece, here’s…
Read moreWhen you are travelling abroad as a family the cost of flights can make a huge dent in your holiday budget. Here are some easy ways to save money on flights including where to search for cheap flights, when to book, how to hear about airline deals, and how to…
Read morePuy 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 2020, here are my top tips…
Read moreIf you are in the market to buy a pre-built camper van you need to make sure you are asking the right questions when you find one that takes your fancy. In this post we’re sharing some of the questions we asked before choosing our VW T5 to convert into a…
Read moreI’m always looking for fun ways to entertain the kids when we are travelling. Whether we are off on holiday by car, plane or most recently, by coach, I have something packed for them to play with during the journey. But the very best travel toys are the ones that…
Read morePlanning 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…
Read moreOver 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…
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