I remember back when we decided to take our two children (aged 3 and a half and 15 months at the time) to Thailand, it was met with some very surprised and concerned faces. Really? Travel all that way to Thailand with young ones? Is it really a suitable holiday destination for young families? I’ll
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My Top Things For Families In The Lake District
When I thought of the Lake District, I previously thought that there isn’t a lot to do for families. I mean, it is just a place to go hiking, right? While there are plenty of stunning hikes and beautiful walks, there are still plenty of family-friendly things to do and see that don’t involve getting
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Family-Friendly Attractions To Visit in London This Summer
If you are looking for a few things to do with your children over the summer break, then there is nothing more fun than a day out in London. Whether you’re based down this way like we are, or would be just coming for the day, there are lots of different things to see and do.
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Knaresborough: The Hidden Gem of North Yorkshire?
In honour of Yorkshire Day just a couple of days ago, I felt the need to share some more of my hometown in North Yorkshire, where I was born and raised: Knaresborough. Now living in the south, I’m sure I do remember some aspects with rose coloured glasses, but I think my happy memories stem
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Travelling With a Different Surname To Your Child
For many of you, this isn’t going to be an issue. But even though I was married to their dad when I travelled solo with my children, I had my passport in my maiden name. I got my passport about two years before I got married, and to a skint newlywed, I couldn’t justify the
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Florida Family Travel: Orlando vs Clearwater
If you’re looking for a family friendly holiday, look no further than the sunshine state! There are many reasons to travel to Florida, from the fantastic culture, to the desirable climate, to the great American food and the gorgeous natural scenery. There are plenty of things about Florida that make it just plain awesome –
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Last-Minute School Summer Holidays From Under £200!
Trying to find a cheap holiday during school holiday dates can feel like an impossible task, but there is reward for those of you who leave things to the last minute. There can be many a bargain to be had. Holiday Hypermarket currently have a number of discount deals available for summer holidays with Thomson
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Fairytale Family Travel Destinations
Are you frantically looking to book a last minute summer holiday? Perhaps you’re organising your holiday diary for next year. Maybe you want to visit somewhere a little different to usual, or have a unique experience. If so then look no further; here are 8 fairytale destinations that you simply must have on your bucket list,
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Our Weekend Trip to Shakespeare County
Just after the half term a few weeks ago, the boy had an inset day at school, so we thought it would be a good time to do something while most other children were back at school. With Max being in school now and wanting to learn more and more about reading and writing, we