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...]
Italy: 5 Reasons to Visit Lake Garda
Last summer we took a trip to Italy, the first as a family and the first doing this kind of trip. In the past we've enjoyed all-inclusive trips to hotels all over Europe and beyond, but with the girls getting older and not willing to share a room with us, let alone a bed, we looked at different options. A friend mentioned Lake Garda for our summer trip and once I looked into it, it was pretty much a no-brainer. Here are 5 reasons to visit Lake … [Read more...]
City Breaks: 6 Ways to Save Money
We seem to be covering city breaks quite often at the moment, this post is a guest post that gives you some top tips on how to save money on you next city adventure. Holidays are great fun, but sometimes the costs can tally up on long trips to foreign shores. Today, let’s take a look at six ways you can save money when you head off on your next city break adventure. Specialist overseas cards Most regular credit cards see … [Read more...]
Weekend : 5 Restaurants you need to try in Dublin
Welcome back to this next post of mine on Dublin, which is a round up of my favourite restaurants that I recommend that you try. After visiting the Emerald Isle for the last twenty years, I've had lots of hits and misses when its comes to meals out, but thought it would be useful to let you in on my current top 5 places to eat in Dublin. Like most city's, it can be hard to know if a place is good or not, even if you spend the time to research … [Read more...]
Weekend : Dublin
Child free, in the Emerald Isle? Sounds idyllic doesn't it. Well here is my guide, to 5 things that I would recommend to do if you are lucky enough to be child free in Dublin for a weekend city break. First up, I thought I'd give you a little background. I've been going to Dublin for nearly 20 years, and have visited around 10-15 times in total. Having got engaged and spent the millennial celebrations in the city, its one I think of very … [Read more...]
Top Tips for Driving Abroad
As my summer holiday to Italy approaches, my thoughts turn to the one and only time I have ever driven abroad, coincidently also in Italy. It was a pretty stressful experience if I'm honest. My ex partner didn't drive so the onus was on me, and suffice to say going up the motorway the wrong way wasn't a great start. Having said that, I got all four of us to our resort in Lake Garda in one piece and I was very proud of myself for managing it. But … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line : Video
Cruising as a vacation is booming, with more and more families choosing it as an option. Why? Well I think because of the variety of things on offer, families feel safe and they know their children will have enough on offer to keep them entertained. Cruises also actually offers incredible value for money, as many cruises include all meals, entertainment and accommodation, allowing you to budget easily. I think its hard to appreciate … [Read more...]
Why over 50’s single travellers are Hungary for Budapest
Budapest has long since been on my radar as a place to visit and today's guest post is specifically aimed at travellers ... of a certain age. I know that a lot of our readers are of a similar age to that of myself, Jen and Amanda, and we think it's definitely something to be celebrated! We hope this post will give you some ideas of what to visit in Budapest, especially if, like me, you're single, and hopefully it will give me the push to finally … [Read more...]
What Not To Pack On A Cruise
I'm off on a little mini cruise with the family soon, and thought it would be fun to look at some of the mistakes you can make in terms of packing for a cruise. I'm also considering a winter cruise at Christmas time, and have been reading Bolsover Cruise Club blog for destination inspiration. I'm loving the idea of winter fun in the sun! Cruise holidays are for me a chance to discover new shores, sample gorgeous food and wine and … [Read more...]
Money saving tips for your holiday this year
Earlier in the week we looked at the We Blog Travel Teams travel plans. Well as the sun starts to show its face with increasing regularity, and the temperature finally rises to a level that means we’re no longer shivering all day, the excitement about summer really sets in – as does the prospect of holidays. Perhaps you’ve also been making plans or already booked your trip(s) away, if not, are excitedly browsing through reviews to see where your … [Read more...]