Sicily is thought to be one of the most magical places you could ever imagine to spend a holiday with your children and a great place to fuel their imagination. With daily direct flights departing from the UK (mainly with Ryanair, Easyjet, and British Airways among others) it is extremely convenient even for a short […]
In search of a decent travel cot
Travel cots are something that have always grated on me since becoming a parent. I’ve just never found a good one. One that ticks all the boxes. For me, a good travel cot should: Be suitable from birth to three Be lightweight Be easy and quick to assemble and put away Pack away compactly Be as hard […]
Top family holiday destinations for 2016
Planning your upcoming family holidays can be a blast. The secret to keeping them simple and stress-free is not to rush into anything. I find it’s best to simply start having a casual browse around this time of year. That way, when it gets to thinking about the summer holidays, there are already some great […]
A new concept in kids clubs
What is your view of kids clubs? Are they something that you look for when booking a holiday or something you avoid? I have to say that without counting ski school as a kids club, I’ve only used one once, when we visited Scotland last year. You can read about that here. They only went […]
How to: keep your family happy in the car
Whether you’re setting off across the country on an 8-hour family roadtrip, or you’re visiting friends just down the road, keeping children entertained in the car can be the ultimate stressful task, but have no fear! We’ve come up with some great tips and tricks to make any car trip a complete breeze. Hopefully you […]
It’s never too early to plan
It’s January, so that’s time to plan a summer holiday surely? It’s never too early to plan and I’m starting to think the new ‘last minute deal’ is actually booking in advance, so there’s no better time. You can make some great savings booking this time of year. Club Med have a 15% off deal at […]
Travelling abroad with children: a survival guide
Before you had children to think about, you could just buy a plane ticket, hop on a plane and head off to wherever you fancied. Once you have children to think of, sadly, that changes. While you can still see the world with little ones in tow, a lot more planning and organisation are normally […]
Thirst aid moments: winner announcement
Back in September we ran a fantastic competition for one of our readers to win a family mini break (2 x adults, 2 x children) to Legoland Windsor, including centrally located hotel accommodation for one night and tickets to Legoland. Entry to this fantastic competition involved sharing your “Thirst Aid Moment” – A moment when a family […]