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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
If you are looking for something a bit more physically challenging to do in Orlando, which still has the ‘thrill factor’, you could try out Orlando Tree Trek. Pretend like you are Tarzan or Jane and swing through the trees. We spent an amazing few hours at Orlando Tree Trek – it really is an […]
When it comes to birthdays, the older you get, the less you want to celebrate. However, there are certain milestone birthdays that shouldn’t pass by without some kind of recognition. A 60th birthday is one such occasion, and a great way to celebrate would be to go on holiday with the family. Birthday parties are […]