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A Family Holiday at Periyali Villas in Zakynthos with Simpson Travel
When you have young children is it really possible to have a relaxing holiday and be able to enjoy some much needed ‘me’ time? Many parents would categorically state that it is impossible. In part, I...
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A Family-Friendly Kent Festival: Our Fun Weekend at Boing!
Monkey beamed up at me as he excitedly grabbed some sellotape and red flags. “Mummy, we’re going to stick this on the mast and put them along the side of the ship, too,” he instructed. It was 10.00am...
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The August Digest: Greece Adventures, Festival Fun and A Lovely Surprise
What with back-to-school prep and the last few weeks of the summer holidays just flying by, MTM’s monthly round-up comes a little late but by the same token, I hope some of our photographs will keep...
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Five Of The Best Beaches In Zakynthos To Visit With Kids
Zakynthos – or known by its Italian name of Zante – has long been a popular package holiday destination which sees sun worshippers flock to its vibrant resorts and stretches of breathtaking sandy...
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Arts and Crafts Ideas To Keep Kids Entertained
When Monkey was adamant I sign him up for the arts and crafts club at school recently I was taken by surprise. When he was younger and I made an effort to set up various activities for him, I was met...
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Top 9 Things To Do in Zakynthos With Kids
When we go away for rest and relaxation, there are several items that are on our wishlist. And believe it or not, they’re pretty simple – good weather, food, pretty scenery and plenty to occupy the...
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10 Unmissable Places To Visit In Barcelona With Kids
What are the must-see sights and attractions in the Catalan capital Barcelona? The list is long, so where do you even begin when it comes to visiting Barcelona with kids? The Spanish metropolis is...
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When Is The Best Time To Book A Holiday..?
As you start to browse expensive flights and holiday packages for next year, you’re probably wondering if you’re looking at the right time. Should you pay attention to what others are doing, or should...
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25 Amazing Family Travel Bloggers To Follow On Instagram
“What are you looking at now?” asks my husband as I can barely tear myself away from the screen. “Oh, Instagram” I reply as I resume my fixated staring and scrolling. And that’s the thing about...
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The September Digest: Birthday Celebrations and Travel Planning
While not a lot of ‘travel’ actually happened last month, September was still full to the brim with lots of busy events. And although we didn’t venture too far from home, I still feel like we crammed...
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The Truth Behind My Instagram Feed
A picture paints a thousand words. Which is why social media platform Instagram has nearly 500 million daily users. That’s a staggering amount of people around the world taking shots and videos and...
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Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Have To Visit
What springs to mind when you think of the Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Is it outstanding natural beauty, historical significance steeped in the sands of time? Or magnificent manmade structures...
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10 Unusual Days Out in London With Kids
London is packed full of the most amazing activities and events for families – from world-class museums, famous landmarks to city farms and spell-binding attractions. But what if you’re after something...
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A Family Stay at Beamish Hall Hotel in Durham
After a long drive up the M1 motorway to Durham – where we would be spending a week exploring the surrounding area and the many attractions it has to offer with This Is Durham – we were looking forward...
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The October Digest: Living Out Of A Suitcase and Half Term Fun
The October Digest is a little late, but I do have a good excuse since I only arrived back in the UK yesterday after celebrating my friend’s birthday in Las Vegas. Although it is technically a November...
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Christmas Cheer at Woodcote Garden Centre, Surrey
When my mother first told me there were real-life reindeer at Woodcote Garden Centre – a local hangout for me and the kids, I gasped. Having moved to Surrey from London, I wasn’t so used to all these...
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Top Five Inspirational Cottage Getaways For Christmas
I love Christmas. Not so much the running around, the preparation, the present buying or the cooking. No – not those bits… But more the spending time with loved ones, eating, drinking and watching...
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A Family Day Out at Lapland UK
When you have children, one of the many special moments of Christmas is to see the sheer delight and wonder on their faces when they believe Father Christmas has been during the night. One of my...
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Riding Thomas and Meeting Santa at Didcot Railway Centre
The nearly two-hour drive to Didcot Railway Centre came to a standstill when the sat nav took us to a housing estate… We could see smoke rising in the distance and Monkey excitedly told us that Thomas...
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Taking The Winter’s Trail at Chessington World of Adventures at Christmas
Not many people can say they have a large theme park right on their doorstep. I used to frequent Chessington World of Adventures on a regular basis, particularly during my teenage years. But since...
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