Europe is an excellent place for family holidays. This continent has a lot to offer when it comes to sightseeing, learning history and cultures, and just to have an adventure. Listed below are five family holiday locations in Europe and the fun family activities you can enjoy there. Athens Athens, Greece, is ideal for fun and educational tours, and guides are available for hire. They can entertain the kids with fascinating information as … [Read more...]
10 Family-Friendly Reasons to Visit the Blackpool Illuminations
Every autumn, millions of people flock to the northern seaside town of Blackpool to view a gigantic FREE annual light show, known as the Blackpool illuminations. In 2019, the lights will be switched on between 30th August and the 3rd November, which is excellent timing for the October school holidays. For any families that haven’t yet seen the greatest free light show on Earth, here are 10 reasons why you have to visit Blackpool — and how to … [Read more...]
Making Family Travel So Much Better
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting big - and as a parent you’re quite possibly dreading the prospect of the long drives to see relatives and those closest to you, with bored and squabbling children in the back! Well in this guest post, we are going to be looking at making family travel this winter so much easier. Hopefully the driver in your family doesn’t reach the same level of frustration as one of the Daily Telegraph's writers who … [Read more...]
Top Things to See and Do in South Wales
South Wales is an area of Britain that is rich in history and has so many beautiful areas to explore. From beaches that stretch for miles, to stunning landscapes and a wealth of castles, you’re sure never to be bored in this part of the United Kingdom. In this post. I’m going to share with you what I believe are the top things to see and do in South Wales. You might even decide to visit after reading. South Wales is roughly divided into … [Read more...]
Top Tips for a Family Ski Holiday
Are you new to skiing as a family? Well in this post I'm going to look at all of the essential items that you need and some tips on going skiing with children. Firstly buying new ski clothes for the whole family is expensive. You may not all even enjoy it once you've tried it. Look at second-hand options, which can save you a lot of money. Or ask friends if they have any that you can borrow. Items that really do need to be good quality are … [Read more...]
What to do outside of the parks in Orlando : Boggy Creek
So this is the third post in my series on what activities to do outside of the parks in Orlando Florida. I've also written about my tips on SHOPPING in the area and how to save money, plus the BLUE MAN GROUP show. We are huge fans of Florida, and have been 10 times as a family. I love to do it write about things we love about Florida, and what we've experienced on our holidays there. Today I wanted to talk about something that I really … [Read more...]
What to do outside of the parks in Orlando : Blue Man Group
Have you seen or heard of the Blue Man Group? If you are looking for something to do as a family one evening whilst in Orlando Florida, that's also a little bit different, then this might just be for you. As this series is all about things you can do outside of the parks, it may seem like a cheat, as Blue Man Group Florida is within Universal Studios, however you don't actually need park tickets. The show venue is situated at City Walk, just … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Flight Delays
Urgh, flight delays! A delayed or canceled flight can have a huge impact on your travel plans. You could find that you end up missing your connecting flights, or even arrive late for crucial meetings. Sometimes, a flight delay could mean that you miss out on special events or end up stuck in an airport for hours on end. Unfortunately, no matter how well you plan, there's always a chance that you could fall victim to a flight delay. In … [Read more...]
Our Travel Guide to Sydney, Australia
Anyone else obsessed with 'The Real Housewives' franchise? Well, the Sydney edition has certainly whet my appetite for the state capital of New South Wales and the most populated city in Australia, Sydney. I love travel to cities, for me travel is all about being in the thick of it. Experiencing the people and culture, I love hustle and bustle and to feel totally submerged. Sydney would be my top pick for travel this year in Australia. … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Visit Croatia
I have been lucky enough to have been invited to Croatia this May by Just You, a travel company that specialises in solo travel (as opposed to ‘singles 18/30 type holidays!) and I cannot wait. I’ve never been to Croatia before and I am SO excited about this trip because the country looks absolutely stunning. I'm a huge believer in people feeling able to travel on their own, whether you're in a relationship or not, especially if you're a woman, so … [Read more...]