Glamping with kids: 15 UK family glamping sites
As much as I love camping, I don’t particularly enjoy squashing all of the associated kit and equipment into the car and cleaning all of the stuff afterwards. Trying to dry out a soggy tent…
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6 great family farm holidays in England
Family farm holidays are a great way for parents and children to take a relaxing break in England. There’s always lots of space on a farm for children to run around, the scenery is usually…
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Sicily with kids: the best things to …
Why visit Sicily with kids? Having worked in the family travel industry focusing for many years on Italy, I’m often asked whether Sicily is a good place for a family holiday. So I decided to…
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15 Italy farm stays for families
Although sadly now is not the time to go on holiday, it’s definitely a good time to do a bit of research and planning for your next trip. If you’re considering a holiday to Italy…
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Outdoor art: sculpture trails and sculpture parks
I’ve put together this post about outdoor art as I’m a firm believer in accessible art for all. I’ve found outdoor sculptures are a particularly effective way to engage young children with art: kids can…
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Things to do in Turin with kids
Things to do in Turin with kids During our summer road trip through Europe, we paid a visit to Turin in northern Italy. Our boys have developed something of an obsession with the 1969 Italian…
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Family Walking Holidays: multi-day hikes in Europe
Family Walking Holidays: multi day hikes in Europe Following on from very successful family holidays in both the Swiss Alps and the Italian Dolomites, I’ve put together this list of multi-day hikes which are suitable…
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European family road trip itinerary: England to …
Why take a European family road trip? There’s a lot to be said for short flights and quick transfers for getting you swiftly away from the humdrum of everyday life to your family holiday destination.…
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Hiking with kids in Switzerland: Maderanertal and …
Family friendly hiking in the Swiss Alps During our summer road trip across Europe, we spent a few days in the Swiss Alps hiking in the Maderanertal valley. Our children were aged seven and five…
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Piazzas in Italy: a guide to the …
It’s very easy when you visit Italy to rush around and tick off as many sights as possible, after all it is a rather lovely country. However, a far better way to get to know…
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