10 fun 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 winter, there is a great range of places…
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Eleonas Country Village in Crete: a review
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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Farm stay in Devon: Torridge House Farm …
This is a guest post about a farm stay in Devon is by my friend Penny Metcalf who runs Mindfulness for Beginners in Hampshire. Torridge House Farm Cottages is a collection of nine family-friendly self-catering…
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Cornwall outdoor theatre: Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre in Cornwall and Porthcurno Beach The Cornwall outdoor theatre, the Minack, and the nearby beach of Porthcurno are tucked away at the very edge of south west Cornwall, just four miles from…
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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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Review: L’Approdo delle Sirene in Syracuse, …
The first stop on our spring 2017 trip through eastern Sicily was Syracuse (Siracusa in Italian), in the south east of the island. I wanted to give my boys a perfect introduction to Sicily and my…
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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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Milia Mountain Retreat in Western Crete: a …
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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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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