Scilly Isles family holidays: a guide
The Isles of Scilly remain a bit of a mystery to even the most seasoned British traveller. You might know someone who took a Scilly Isles holiday many years ago or perhaps you’ve seen the…
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Things to do on the Lizard Peninsula …
Things to do on the Lizard Peninsula We split our 2018 family summer holiday between the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. With warm summer weather and incredible beaches, both destinations were…
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Isles of Scilly things to do with …
The best things to do on the Isles of Scilly Tempted by the thought of empty beaches and a slower pace of life, this summer I dragged my extended family to one of Britain’s most…
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Taking a family city break: why walled …
Taking a family city break can be tricky. There are car-filled streets to contend with and there’s generally a lot of walking involved which not all children find appealing. However, I discovered last year on…
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Things to do in Crete with kids …
Crete with kids Crete in spring time has warm days and cool evenings. Roads wend their way through tiny villages and cling to mountainsides through deep gorges. Beaches are peaceful, spring flowers are plentiful, cultural…
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Things to do in Umbria with kids
Umbria family holidays To many, Umbria in central Italy is a perfect holiday destination, brimming with natural beauty, incredible culture and superb cuisine. But can you visit Umbria with kids? Well, provided you balance out…
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Things to do in York with kids
Looking for things to do in York with kids? My family and I spent 3 days in York last year. It rained, it was cold and one of my children suffered from a severe case…
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Off the beaten track holidays in Europe …
When you have children, it’s very tempting to stick to the same family-friendly holiday destination each year. There’s something reassuring, when you’re parting with lots of hard earned money, to return to the same child-friendly…
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Easter family holiday ideas in Europe
Easter is a great time of year to take a family holiday in southern Europe. It’s generally warm enough for playing at the beach (and even a quick dip in the sea) but cool enough…
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Le Marche holiday in Italy: reasons to …
Le Marche holiday in Italy: 10 reasons to take the family We spent a fantastic week in the region of Le Marche, Italy with our children this summer, staying in a villa in the countryside…
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