One of the most most popular tourist destinations in the world, Barcelona is a heady mix of culture, art, scenery, cuisine and style. The type of city that draws you in for days at a time, its charms are rich and diverse. If you need any Barcelona airport transfers when you arrive, there are plenty […]
The best children’s headphones
Children’s headphones – they drive me crazy. We go through them so quickly! We have tired all sorts of brands over the years. Whilst some have lasted better than others, I kid you not…some have not even lasted the first two days of a holiday! I’d love to know if anyone else has this problem, […]
A Canadian holiday cheat sheet
Have you ever considered Canada as a destination for a family holiday? Canada is a beautiful country and a popular choice for families, but before you part with your heard earned cash, make sure you know exactly where you are going and what you will need for your break. Destination The first thing most people […]
Family Fun: On the Mersey
As a family we are huge fans of Liverpool and the Wirral and we love the Mersey Ferry. It’s a great way to spend time as a family and a really exciting trip for the children. They love a trip on the ferry and the best thing is, it doesn’t matter whether it’s sunny or wet, it’s […]
Funny travelling memories
As a parent it is impossible to travel light. Each time we go away I think I am going to take less…we won’t REALLY need it all…and then this happens… Now, it would be easy to blame the children wouldn’t it? You have children, you have more ‘stuff’ simple right? The thing is, that whilst […]
#BlackpoolHasItAll – Part one
Blackpool is somewhere I remember visiting as a child with my grandparents. I mainly remember the beach and the illuminations. Blackpool is somewhere we have visited a few times with the children and each time they have loved it. With their blue flag beach, the summer is the perfect time to visit Blackpool. There is […]
Indulging the Peppa Pig obsession
If you are a regular reader of the blog you might have read my parental petition to increase the length of the Peppa Pig episodes. Follow the link to sign up! Peppa, George, Dinosaur…are three popular words in our house. After reading ‘Peppa goes skiing‘ over and over again, prior to our ski trip in February […]
Saving money on your family holiday
I used to think that the ‘last minute deal’ was the way forward with holidays. The problem was, I’m not really a last minute kind of person, I’m much more of a planner. At the point where we decided to hold a week free with the express intention of looking for one of these last […]