Top 10 things to do in Syracuse, Sicily, …
Syracuse, on the east coast of Sicily, is ideal for a city break, with or without kids. It’s just an hour’s drive south of Catania airport and can be visited for a long weekend or as…
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7 reasons why Italian agriturismos are a great …
An “agriturismo” is an Italian farm which offers accommodation to guests. Prices, standards and facilities vary hugely so it pays to do a bit of research. Some are rustic in the truest sense of the term…
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Holiday inspiration part 4: holidays with teenagers
With your children now in their teenage years, does it feel as if the end of the family holiday is nigh? You might look on this with relief, fear, sadness or a mixture of all…
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Holiday inspiration part 3: alternative ideas to the …
I love hot sunny weather as much as the next person. However, I discovered last year on a trip to Spain with my sons that travelling in the heat with young, energetic children is exhausting.…
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Holiday inspiration part 2: ideas for holidays with …
For part 2 of my holiday inspiration series, I am going to concentrate on holidays which appeal to families with young children. As with my previous post on good value holiday ideas, I have based…
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Holiday inspiration part 1: some good value holiday …
Now is a great time to book your family summer holiday for next year. There’s a little lull in November, post-half term, before the craziness of Christmas begins. Tour operators are offering early booking discounts and…
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My top 5 family friendly holidays in Italy
Italy is a popular family holiday destination; pasta, pizza, sandy beaches, child-adoring locals and favourable weather, what more could you ask for? Well, quite a few of us parents need an injection of culture or…
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Forward planning
Why you should book your family holiday as far in advance as possible once you’re tied to the school holidays Once you are tied to the school holidays, jetting away to the sun can feel…
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City breaks with young children
If pre-kids you were a keen traveller, you will no doubt be mourning the loss of the city break which for many parents no longer seems possible with little ones in tow. Dragging one or…
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