Camping at Nettwood Farm in Somerset
A lot of my friends hate the idea of camping in the UK. The weather is unreliable, sleep can be patchy, discomfort can be considerable. Camping involves a lot of packing and unpacking and depending…
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The best beaches in Sicily to visit …
If you’re visiting Sicily with kids, no doubt you’ll be spending a fair bit of time at the beach. As with many Mediterranean islands, the beaches in Sicily are never far from an historical city…
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Our stay at Milia Mountain Retreat in …
The approach road to Milia Mountain Retreat is not for the fainthearted. It involves a narrow 3km zigzagging track up through the mountains. The views if you look up, are jaw-dropping. The views below are…
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Visiting Crete in spring with kids
Crete in springtime 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 sites are devoid of visitors.…
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What to see and do in Umbria …
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 the culture with…
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An Italian beach holiday in Grottammare
An angry man strides towards us, he’s wearing swimming trunks and a T-shirt, I’m unsure of his place in the hierarchy of the beach but he gives off an air of authority. He castigates us…
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Fresh ideas for a family summer beach …
If you’re looking for some fresh ideas for your family summer beach holiday, I’ve put together a few suggestions for you to mull over during the winter months. I spent many years as a travel…
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Visiting Rome in the summer with kids
Rome in summertime: it’s hot, it’s packed with tourists and most sane Romans have skipped town in favour of the coast. So it’s not a sensible place for a family day out with small children.…
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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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Road tripping through Sicily with kids
Sicily is one of my favourite parts of Italy, it has all the important elements for a great holiday: amazing food, welcoming people, an epic history, plus, most importantly for families, some fantastic beaches. My husband and I love…
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