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 […]
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, […]
Family airport trips — 3 stress-free tips to make the journey soar
A recent survey from travel experts Kayak revealed that a quarter of Brits find holiday planning stressful – any mum or dad will confirm that even after agreeing your destination and getting booked, the journey to the airport can be fraught with temper tantrums, unscheduled bathroom breaks and other random shenanigans. That’s family life for you! […]
Planning a holiday: what’s your approach?
How do you go about planning a holiday? The average British family begins planning their holiday more than six months in advance, it has emerged. Researchers have found busy lives and hectic work schedules mean millions of families try and arrange breaks well in advance so they have something to look forward to. According to […]
Travel check list: what do you need to think about?
Are you planning a trip? Some time away as a family perhaps? Planning a family holiday can be really exciting but before you get carried away planning all your excursions and everything you want to see and do whilst you are away – make sure you’ve considered any bigger issues that may apply to your […]
A Denbighshire Retreat: relaxing in North Wales
Have you visited Denbighshire before? Denbighshire is a county in North-East Wales, named after the historic county of Denbighshire, but with substantially different borders. Denbighshire is the longest known inhabited part of Wales, and home to some stunning countryside, as well as spectacular views of the coast and mountains. Outside the property Set in the stunning […]
Live the ‘Good Life’ in the Lake District
The Lake District is somewhere I’d love to spend more time. During university I visited a lot. After my family moved to France I didn’t have a ‘home’ to go back to at weekends, so sometimes I’d go home with a friend. Her parents live in the Lake District. We’d go on long walks with […]