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Exploring London on a Duck Tour
When you live in a historic, varied place like London, there’s no shame in turning tourist once in a while. The children had been clamouring to go on a guided tour for ages, so when London Duck Tours...
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Skiwear wishlist: on the piste and aprés-ski
Our family will be heading to the Austrian slopes in April, and I’ve been pondering what to pack. It’s been fun checking out all the jolly, bright children’s skiwear out there, and I’ll be posting...
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Windmills at Kinderdijk, near Rotterdam in Holland
Kinderdijk was a big surprise when we visited last spring. Despite its UNESCO world heritage status and its 19 windmills – the largest amount in any one area in all of the Netherlands and the only...
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Top holiday cottages in Anglesey, Wales to help you make the most of the island
Six Blue Flag beaches, 200km of unspoiled coastal path, a nineteenth-century copper mine and a castle dating back to the thirteenth century. These are just… The post Top holiday cottages in Anglesey,...
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Six ways to capture and relive your holiday memories
With the early May Bank Holiday smashing all records for warm, sunny weather, it feels as though the UK’s rushing headlong towards holiday season. But… The post Six ways to capture and relive your...
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A fun-filled family day of chocolate making at The Cocoabean Company,...
If ever there was a Willy Wonka moment, this had to be it. I was standing, gazing through a wide glass panel into a room… The post A fun-filled family day of chocolate making at The Cocoabean Company,...
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Seeing the sights of London on a family day out at the London Eye
Unlike the nearby SEALife London Aquarium, Shrek’s Adventure and London Dungeon, the London Eye is a simple attraction. After standing in a queue (made a… The post Seeing the sights of London on a...
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A four-day itinerary: what to see and do in Fjord Norway – Bergen, Flåm and...
In February of last year, Visit Norway and Fjord Norway invited me to visit Bergen and the western fjords. The trip was just four days… The post A four-day itinerary: what to see and do in Fjord...
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Family-friendly Tenerife. A cousin to the UK’s Scotland?
The island of Tenerife, in the Spanish Canaries, shares a flag with Scotland. Some claim it’s accidental, and point out that the blue behind the… The post Family-friendly Tenerife. A cousin to the...
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Essential camping gear hacks for a relaxing, fun time camping with kids
Camping with kids can be fun. But it’s a break from the routine, without a lot of the home comforts we usually take for granted.… The post Essential camping gear hacks for a relaxing, fun time camping...
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Reasons to love the African island of Mauritius
Popular with honeymooners and luxury-seekers, the island of Mauritius, deep in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Madagascar, has been described as ‘the… The post Reasons to love the African...
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Why you should let your children plan the family holiday
Schedule lots of outdoor family time, and don’t forget to pack the goggles. These are some of the most important holiday considerations for children, as… The post Why you should let your children plan...
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WIN tickets to the brand new Wild Child family festival in Dulwich, London
Would your youngster like to watch a baby dinosaur hatch? Or play games in a Unicorn meadow? Do you live in or near Dulwich, south… The post WIN tickets to the brand new Wild Child family festival in...
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What to expect when you travel with kids on a Brittany Ferries cross channel...
This spring half-term, we crossed the British channel en route to Normandy, France. Our Brittany Ferries cross channel ferry trip was familiar. We’ve done at… The post What to expect when you travel...
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Inside a Eurocamp Azure at La Vallée, France. A review of the family-friendly...
French campsites have changed. In fact, they’re rarely known as campsites these days. The best French family-friendly campsites have been renamed as holiday parcs. And… The post Inside a Eurocamp...
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Tips for travelling with pre-existing medical conditions
People tend to think that travelling to another country is almost impossible if you suffer from an existing disease or have a disability. The thought… The post Tips for travelling with pre-existing...
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Reliving family holiday moments on a cross channel ferry
Car wheels clunk up metal ramps. In the hold, stewards gesture, directing drivers closer to the car in front. We get out of our car… The post Reliving family holiday moments on a cross channel ferry...
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Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas refurbishment: a sunny day checking...
A buzz of anticipation hung around Southampton’s City Cruise docks. It was cruise ship turnaround day, and we’d been invited to spend a few hours… The post Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas...
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Eurocamp La Vallée, in Houlgate, Normandy. Our family holiday in northern France
This Spring half term, we sailed across the English Channel to stay for a week at Eurocamp La Vallée, in Normandy. Pretty, spotlessly clean and… The post Eurocamp La Vallée, in Houlgate, Normandy. Our...
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Tell Yelloh! Village about your perfect family holiday and #win a stay at one...
What makes YOUR perfect family holiday? Lots of time outdoors? A pool? Good food, with a side order of fine wine? Luxury camping providers Yelloh!… The post Tell Yelloh! Village about your perfect...
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