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If 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…
Read moreI have potential problem: one of my little travellers has a touch of anxiety about flying. With two foreign holidays lined up this year I really don’t want this to escalate. So what can you do if your child has a fear of flying? Just as a bit of background,…
Read moreI’ve done my usual trick of skipping my regular monthly round up in December while Christmas madness took over. Sorry! But I did have the extra excuse of Mr Tin Box being away over the whole festive period. Blogging took a back seat while the girls and I focussed on…
Read moreDon’t let shorter days and duller skies put you off making the most of the winter months. There’s plenty of amazing things to do in Europe in winter. From family breaks and weekend getaways to festive events close to home, here’s inspiration for wintery adventures all within a few hours…
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