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8 Things You Should Do Before Going On A Family Holiday

Preparing for a family holiday is exciting and stressful in equal measure. When the countdown begins, and the day of departure looms, so does the anxiety about whether you’ve got everything ready,...

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My Ultimate Dream Hotel: The Brando Resort in French Polynesia

We’ve all had the conversation… “What would you do if you won x amount on the lottery?” The daydreaming really does go into meltdown when I think of the £326million I could win on the Lottoland...

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The Best Things To Do in Edinburgh, Scotland, With Kids

There are many reasons to visit Scotland’s historic capital city of Edinburgh – long considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Not only has it been voted the best city in the UK for the...

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A Safari Game Drive With Kids at Plettenberg Game Reserve, South Africa

Making our way through the electronic gates into Plettenberg Game Reserve, there was a real sense of anticipation after seeing the sign at the entrance warning of ‘Danger! Live animals!’ We drove...

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Enjoying A Long Weekend in Tuscany at Villa Le Capanne

When thinking of Tuscany, what springs to mind? Is it the iconic Cypress trees that you’ll find majestically lining the sprawling landscape made up of olive trees and vineyards – so famous to this...

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The Top 9 Things To Do in Mandalay, Myanmar

This is the second in a series of guest posts from Rhiannon Roy – a freelance writer, travel photographer and hiking instructor from London, who recently spent two weeks exploring Myanmar. Still...

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The March Digest: A Warm Tuscan Welcome, Date Night and Family Time

We’re into April, and I can’t believe the heating is still on! The school playground has been awash with murmurings of another cold and wet spell due to head our way during the Easter holidays –...

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Can You Tour Florence and The Uffizi With Young Kids?

From my vantage point in the Piazzale Michelangelo which is situated on the left bank of the Arno River on top of a hill, I could see the steaming heat shimmering across the beautiful rooftops of...

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Finding A Good Base To Explore The Lake District in Cumbria

The Lake District wasn’t awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status for no reason. I defy anyone who visits Cumbria not to be blown away by the sheer and epic beauty of the surrounding landscape. With...

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Why Making Assumptions about My Name Is Not Cool!

As I clicked on the email, I realised it had happened again. The greeting started with: ‘Dear Mr Dalton’… I rolled my eyes, and after writing my response, I made a pointed gesture of signing off my...

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Reviewed: Our Stay At Golden Cap Holiday Park, Dorset

Over the last few years, I’ve sampled more than my fair share of holiday parks around the UK and while some have exceeded expectations, others have been the typical stereotypes of the Eighties Hi-de-Hi...

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Six Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Going Away Without Your Kids

Many parents will have differing opinions about whether they would leave their young children at home and head off on a break or holiday without them. Some wouldn’t even entertain the idea – horrified...

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A Taste of Our Travels: Making Madeleine Cakes

When you develop a passion for travel, you also gain a greater understanding of different cuisines. There’s no denying that travel and food go hand in hand and, when you get to learn about different...

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A Four Day Trip Exploring Dorset and the Jurassic Coast

With over 95 miles of coastline, the Jurassic Coast stretches from Exmouth in Devon all the way to Studland Bay in Dorset and spans a staggering 185 million years of geological history. Through the...

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The April Digest: Hunting For Fossils, Heatwaves and Days Out

The Easter break seemed to come and go in a flash! And the past month has seen us do so much, that I’m pretty knackered. So it’s lucky that next week I’ll be jetting off to the Canary Islands for a...

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Top Family-Friendly Things To Do in Orlando Other Than Theme Parks

Orlando in Florida is probably best known for its theme parks. There are dozens of them and all are globally famous – from Walt Disney World to Universal they’re nothing short of a dream destination...

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5 Inspirational Luxury Cottage Stays across the UK

Idyllic rural retreats, romantic barn conversions and stunning beachside properties make for the perfect getaways. Watching the fire dance on a crackling open fireplace snuggled under a White Company...

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New York: Tackling The Big Apple With A Young Family

New York is traditionally known as the city that never sleeps and is not somewhere you head to if you’re expecting some peace and quiet. It’s buzzy, vibrant atmosphere means that there is something to...

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Travelling While Pregnant: Looking Back At My Babymoons

When I look back at both my pregnancies, I can’t quite believe how quickly they flew by. From the 12-week scan right up until giving birth it can all be quite a blur, particularly the first time around...

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A Relaxing Stay At The Royal Hideaway Corales Beach, Tenerife

It’s not every day I get the opportunity to fly off into the sunset and have a whole six days to myself. No early wake-up calls, no nap times or lugging around a bagful of snacks and toys. All I had to...

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