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Our Stay at La Maison Jeanne d’Arc in Saint-Fargeau, Burgundy
I love interiors and beautiful properties. I’m one of those avid fans of home shows on TV – constantly imagining what my dream house would look like if I actually had any money. My tastes are pretty...
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A Week of Highs and Lows: No Cancer, the EU and Staying United
The mood in Great Britain is a sombre one. While the country is in disarray with the worse political crisis I have ever experienced in my lifetime, the England football team’s diabolical performance...
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Reviewed: A Weekend Stay at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Isle of Wight
My husband often reminisces about his holiday past. As a child, he and his family went caravanning and, during the 1980s, they brought a static home in Rhyl in Wales, before it was washed away in a...
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Monday Escapes #38
As all of you are aware it’s been several weeks of turmoil here in the UK since the EU referendum swung in favour to leave. Not only is there a huge period of uncertainty both economically and...
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Win The Ultimate Camping Kit From Millets Worth Over £200!
You wouldn’t know it, but it’s actually summer! Yes! Summer! When the ever elusive sun decides to make an appearance, it can transform the mood of even the grumpiest of souls, and also signal a flurry...
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A Medieval Castle in the Making: The Amazing Guédelon
If you head to Treigny, in northern Burgundy, you’ll find a magical location filled with the wonders of history. Such is the captivating pull of Guédelon Castle. This modest half built 13th century...
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Monday Escapes #39
Firstly, huge apologies to all you Monday Escapers who linked up in the last edition. I was planning on reading my share whilst on holiday in Italy, but as I am sure most of you have experienced, the...
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The Top Places To Splash Around in London
Yay! With a heatwave promised for the rest of this week, and schools breaking up for summer, what better way to cool off from the sticky city heat than to go for a swim in the great outdoors! Luckily,...
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City Inspiration: Top Things To Do With Kids in Amsterdam
Never mind Amsterdam’s hedonistic reputation as a city for sex and drugs – it’s also a huge playground for children of all ages. You’d be hard pressed not to find activities and entertainment that are...
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The Best Urban Beaches in London
We all love a day at the seaside… but who says you have to head to the coast? Springing up all across the capital are some fantastic urban beaches – so pack the bucket, spade and suntan lotion and bag...
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A Small Plea For Votes: Family Traveller Awards
Last night I was getting ready for bed when I got tweeted. Nothing unusual there you may think – but it was to inform me of some exciting news… I was shocked to discover that My Travel Monkey has made...
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Reviewed: A Relaxing Family Holiday at Villa Pia in Lippiano, Italy
When you have young children the last thing you do on holiday is actually relax… Sure you’re in a nice location, you have great views, good food and hot weather to enjoy but more often than not, you...
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Monday Escapes #40
Hope you’ve all had a great fortnight of exploring and travelling! I’ve been desperately trying to catch up and at last seem to be making a small dent in my workload! I also received some surprising...
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The Best Family Friendly Beaches in Tenerife
There’s a reason why millions of tourists flock to Tenerife annually – the weather. With average temperatures of 24 degrees all year round, and pretty much guaranteed sunshine, it’s no wonder the...
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Holiday Inspiration: Hamming It Up in Extremadura, Spain
In the first of a series of posts, My Travel Monkey’s guest writer Rebecca Mahoney shares her experience of a ham safari in Jamón Iberico’s famous home, Extremadura, in Western Spain When I told...
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Taking The Burgundy Back Roads: Magical Castles
We were already getting into the swing of our Burgundy trip having had an exhausting but fulfilling day exploring the Chablis vineyards. But any hopes of the weather improving were soon dashed when...
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Monday Escapes #41
Ahh London is being hit by a heatwave this week. Lovely if you’ve got time off to enjoy it, but unfortunately for me I’ll be admiring the sunshine from my office… but at least I have a long weekend to...
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Glamping: The Ultimate Camping Guide
I’m not a ‘camping’ person. As I’ve got older, I desire a few home comforts when I travel now. It’s not that I’ve never camped before – I do know what lying inside a piece of canvas feels having done...
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Our Family Weekend at Drayton Manor Theme Park and Hotel
The excitement was palpable as we were driving up to the entrance of Drayton Manor. “It’s THOMAS!’ screeched Monkey at the top of his voice when he saw the huge sign at the entrance. The fairly...
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On Board Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas
After I left home, my parent’s holiday preferences began to change and they looked to a different way of travel – one where they could combine plenty of the sightseeing with luxury and relaxation....
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