Let’s face it, travelling can be stressful, even at the best of times, but this is especially the case when travelling with family. Not only do you have the planning, the booking, the packing and the travel itself, but you have all of that with the added factor of travelling with young children to contend […]
Universal Orlando: the best rides and shows
Have you been to Universal Studios in Orlando before? Perhaps you are planning a trip to Florida and wondering if the Universal parks are worth it. Well we certainly think so. Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure are next door to each other and connected by The Hogwarts Express, they are two of our favourite […]
Peter Rabbit The Movie: out on DVD
28th July saw the release of Peter Rabbit on DVD. We first saw this movie during the Easter holidays at the cinema. We all loved it, it was one of those inclusive family movies that goes down well with everyone that we come across every now and then – so the release of the DVD […]
Sky high bugs? Staying immune with Sambucol
Whilst jetting off on a summer break leaves us all feeling excited, don’t let the nasty hidden germs of the air cabin dampen your holiday mood. Research from Insurance Quotes shockingly found that a plane tray table can contain up to 11,595 fungal cells per square inch. Compare that to a toilet handle at home […]
Do you #LoveFreshCherries ?
For as long as I can remember I have loved cherries. The only disappointment is always that cherry season never seems to last long enough. British cherry season runs from June through to September. It’s British cherry season now though – the perfect time to enjoy this delicious fruit! Britain’s tallest cherry tree is 45 […]
Airport parking: what are your options?
Are you jetting off somewhere soon and wondering what to do about parking your car whilst you are away? I’d say from experience whatever you do DON’T just turn up, book your parking in advance. There are lots of options depending on which airport you are travelling from and what type of parking you want. […]
Things to do in Orlando with a family: Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds is one of our favourite family attractions. It’s somewhere that all the children enjoy, despite their age differences. We’ve been to the Blackpool venue a couple of times and also London. It’s not a day out as such, but something to occupy 1.5-2 hours, and ideal to fit around other things. Whilst in […]
Things to to in Tampa with a family: Busch Gardens
During a recent family holiday to Florida we spent a day visiting Busch Gardens, a first as a family. A friend mentioned to me before we went that it was her favourite of all the parks. Initially you think, surely this place can’t compete with the likes of Magic Kingdom and the whole Disney thing, […]