Over the last 20 years I’ve lived, worked and holidayed in the Italian regions of Tuscany, Umbria and Le Marche. As people often ask me about family holidays to Italy, I’ve put together this sample…
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Welcome to Family Friendly Stays #9 I hope everyone had a brilliant break over Easter. We spent a week in Denmark, taking in Copenhagen, Roskilde, Odense and a few fun packed days in Billund: the…
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On our trip to Denmark, we spent four nights at the Generator Hostel Copenhagen. Prior to the trip, I did quite a bit of research on where to stay and which type of accommodation to…
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How do you retell the story of London? It’s such a big topic and it’s been retold countless times, but the Museum of London has managed to give us a fresh take on the subject…
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With cheap airfares allowing us to jet off to anywhere in Europe for a family short break, it’s easy to forget that we have an endless selection of places to visit in the UK. Despite…
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Family Friendly things to do in East Sussex For two February half terms in a row, we have explored the High Weald area of south east England which straddles East Sussex and Kent. Even in…
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Welcome to Family Friendly Stays #8 Anyone still in shock at the incredible weather we had last month here in the UK? It’s amazing the effect that sunshine has on people: everyone seemed markedly more…
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Just off the motorway: the best family-friendly places to stop When you’re munching on dodgy fast food with lots of other glum parents at a motorway service station, do you ever wish you’d done a…
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Welcome to Family Friendly Stays #7 Hooray, it’s February! Which means spring is just around the corner, longer days and shorter nights are just a few weeks away now. In the meantime, I’m looking forward…
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If you think a family holiday to Crete is all about the beach, think again. Heading inland, particularly in spring, you’ll discover peaceful villages, incredible hospitality and stunning scenery. But will your children appreciate or…
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