Padding along the fluffy, white sands of Devil’s Bay in Virgin Gorda was the moment I knew I was in the Caribbean. We were already a week into our holiday, but this was something else. The impossibly blue sea, the incredible volcanic landscape and the warm water lapping around my ankles all added up to…
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 unprecedented disruption because of COVID-19…
If you’ve followed me for any length of time you’ll know that the Tin Box family rarely sits still for long. We’re fidgets! But, living in rural Devon, we wouldn’t get far without a fully functioning van to take us on our adventures. *Advertisement feature* Having said that, I’m useless with car maintenance and mechanics….
Have you been on a family cycling holiday? It’s something I think I could get Mr Tin Box and the girls excited about in a few years time. Four-year-old Baby hasn’t mastered cycling yet but she is very keen to catch up with her big sister. When that happens a cycling holiday in Europe could…
An airport lounge has always felt like a luxury to an infrequent flier like me. But when we booked our Caribbean cruise we decided to treat ourselves to a pre-flight visit to Club Aspire lounge at Gatwick North terminal. Here’s our review of this Gatwick airport lounge. *This post contains affiliate links* Where is Club…
If 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 huge adventure: a world trip…
I do love a packing list. And when it came to organising what to pack for our Caribbean cruise, I realised I needed to start planning early. If you’re considering a holiday in the Caribbean you’ll already know that the best time to go is in the UK’s winter. This avoids the hurricane season; making…
If you are full of wanderlust like me, then the blank calendar of a new year beings with it the excitement of a whole host of new travel opportunities. That, and the dilemma of deciding which adventures you can squeeze into the coming twelve months. If you are looking for inspiration for your family holidays…
Planning a trip to Europe? Here’s our packing list for Europe in Spring based on trips from March to May in the top destinations for families
When 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 cut back on unnecessary costs….