Copenhagen With Kids – Things To Do On A Family Holiday

THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN COPENHAGEN  Copenhagen With Kids – The Perfect Family Holiday Our first trip to Denmark’s capital was a sneaky adult weekend away last winter but we loved it SO much that we found ourselves returning to Copenhagen with kids and grandparents in tow a few months later. What a fantastic…

Bilbao With Kids – A Brilliant Family Holiday!

A BILBAO FAMILY HOLIDAY After an epic 4 week family road trip through France, Spain and Portugal we were finally ready to catch the ferry home from Bilbao. But not before we spent a final 2 days in Bilbao with kids in tow! It was definitely the place to send out our Summer travels with…

Family Holidays To Lake Garda With Teenagers

If you’re considering booking a family holiday to Lake Garda with teenagers we’ve got you covered for all the best places to visit and things to do. #LakeGarda #ItalianLakes

Does Lake Maggiore Cut It For Teens?

Let’s face it – when it comes to the idea of a holiday, most teenagers would be happy to stay in bed all week with extra fast wifi and pizza for breakfast, lunch and tea. And, as a parent, it would be all too easy to just let them – leave them on their own…

Chicago With Kids – A Two Day Itinerary

2 Days In Chicago With Kids City trips with kids are exhausting. Who did I think I was kidding booking 2 days in Chicago at the end of our visit to see friends in the States!? All they were really interested in was scouring Target for American candy and bagging a deal in the Levi’s…

A Self-Guided Walking Tour Of Nottingham

A Tour Of Nottingham Nottingham is famous for many reasons, not least that it’s menfolk seem to like wearing tights – think Robin Hood and Dean off of Torvil and Dean. It’s also the home of Raleigh™, Boots The Chemist, Paul Smith, lace, the very first football club, cricket and the oldest inn in England….

Holiday Sickness Sucks! – Advice For Before, During And After.

A few years ago my brother needed medical attention on holiday in Greece because he’d had an allergic reaction to the feather pillows – after being prescribed medicine from a local pharmacist it took 3 grown adults to help him off the plane home, including one of us to just guide his legs. No alcohol…

Have a Roald Dahl Day

Roald Dahl For Everyone… Back in the day, when giving croggies and playing kerbie had you exhausted by 8 o’clock, the ultimate wind-down session was a few chapters of the latest Roald Dahl book, in bed with a mam that collected accents for a hobby. The Twits had you thinking up tricks to play on…

Family Friendly Mallorca

Best Mallorca Resorts For Families… I’m not the kind of person who wants to be trapped in a hotel, however nice, for a whole week, on a sun-lounger whilst the kids play in the pool or sea. And equally, I’d probably prefer a trip to Beirut over staying in a resort consisting solely of high…

Kids Said “That Was The Best Walk Ever!” – LONDON

 A Walk For Kids In London Walking With Kids – What!?! Can it really be classed as a walk when it’s with the kids? When every five seconds you’re stopping to let them catch up because they’re dragging their feet, or you’re biting your tongue because they’re complaining their legs are aching and you’re not…

Wild About Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire In A Nutshell “I could murder a beer!” Walking through the Pembrokeshire National Park several miles from our hotel, we were enroute to the nearest town. Still only half way there with the sun collapsing on the surrounding hills a cold beer would have gone down very well accompanied by this awesome scene. Thirsty,…

Nottingham – A Family Mini-Break

Is Nottingham Worthy Of A Mini-Break with Kids? Parking itself right in the middle of the country, Nottingham definitely gets 10/10 for location – only 2 hours from London or Manchester, a mere 3 from Newcastle or Bristol, what’s your excuse not to make a trip? Recently awarded a UNESCO City of Literature and named…

The Sky-Trail High Ropes – Holmepierre Pont Country Park

Sky-Trail High Ropes Rule! Having 3 kids can be an expensive affair, even taking them out for coffee and cake can call upon you to sell a lung. So, during the Summer Holidays, I’m forever looking for activities that don’t break the bank. The Sky-Trail High Ropes at Holmepierre Pont Country Park ticks this box….

Ohio Fun And Roadtrip Photo Diary

We recently took a trip to the States to see some good pals, Glenn and Rachel and their 2 little cherubic sons Finlay and Oran, in Ohio. So I’d like to share our holiday highlights and some photo’s from our week of American indulgence. I just have to start with the weather! I mean, we…