Are you planning a trip away soon? Perhaps you will be jetting off for some sunshine somewhere for some rest, relaxation or adventure? Have you considered if you are fit for travel? Here are a few things to think about. Are you pregnant? Pregnant mothers can travel and that includes flying. However, there are some […]
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 […]
Famous Destinations in Five Seconds or Less
The world is absolutely full of exciting and interesting places to go on a family holiday, but if you’re planning a major trip it can be difficult to compare which would be the most suitable for your own flock. Names of fantastic places fly around but it’s hard to visualise and compare like with like. […]
Family holidays in Cornwall: Pentewan Sands
Cornwall is not somewhere I’ve spent a huge amount of time over the years, but each time I have been I don’t want to leave. Speaking to others about this stunning part of the UK, I feel like lots of people think the same. With around 7 hours of road between home and Cornwall for […]
Travel bucket list: where would you like to go with your family?
Have you got a travel bucket list? Most of us have them right? To be honest I find it hard to narrow down all the places I’d like to go to. I always think my bucket list should be places I’ve not visited before, but then there are plenty of places I’ve already been that […]
Top winter sun destinations
The winter months can feel like a drag to some people. That’s why many people opt for a spot of winter sun to see them through until the summer months warm things up a bit. As someone who firmly associates winter holidays with snow and winter sports, I find it a hard one to get […]
Tips for stress-free Christmas travel
Travelling with children can be stressful at the best of times, but over Christmas if you have to travel that can go up a notch. Some new research from the Accident Advice Helpline has cited lots of tips from parents for travelling with children over the festive period. Leaving in plenty of time, filling the car with […]
Save money on your family rail travel
I love the idea of travelling by train as a family. The last big train trip we did altogether was actually to the Alps on our last skiing holiday. We travelled from Ashford to the Alps by train and the children absolutely loved it. Despite having four children (which at the time included a baby […]