Spain is one of my favourite countries to visit because I love the culture, the food and the landscape. When I was invited to explore the region of Costa Barcelona I knew I had to accept, and I was excited to explore this region of Spain from the outset. I’m also really excited to share…
After a very early flight to Berlin, and more coffee than was probably sensible, I caught the bus from Berlin Schönefeld Airport to Alexanderplatz in search of the Hampton by Hilton Hotel, where I was due to be staying for the weekend. I was incredibly early for check in, but I wanted to drop off my bags…
If you follow the Zena’s Suitcase Instagram account, you’ll already know that I’ve had quite a few Berlin city breaks over the past 18 months. I’d like to think that this makes me an expert when it comes to things to do in Berlin during a weekend away. With a flight time of less than…
I’m guessing that if you have come here to find out about things to do in Tenerife, you have already booked your family holiday, but just incase you need some ideas I also have a great article on the top all inclusive hotels on this beautiful island that you might like to check out too….
I have been lucky enough to visit Berlin 3 times now, and it’s all thanks to CHAMÄLEON Theater and their fantastic new circus performances and wonderful hospitality. I was invited to see their latest show, Finale, last month and I was really excited to see what the new performance had to offer. My first visit…
Are you thinking about visiting Italy with kids? Perhaps you are already a huge fan of the country and are looking for some inspiration for your next Italian holiday? I really can’t blame you on both counts as Italy is a country with a lot to offer families with children of all ages. With plenty…
When I began the drive from Nottingham to Surrey, the thought of some great Italian food certainly kept me going, especially when I hit the M25 getting around London. Fortunately, the Italian cookery masterclass hosted by luxury villa specialist Bookings For You and the Giovannini family certainly did not disappoint and made the 4 and a…
One of my very favourite trips in recent years was my visit to Iceland, just over a year ago. While I was there, I was keeping an eye out to see if families were traveling with kids, and if I felt it was a destination my brood would enjoy. To my surprise there were a…
All Inclusive family holidays are a great option for parents who want a stress free break with the kids. When you know that all your meals, snacks and drinks are included in the price it makes planning for your holiday so much easier. It’s a huge peace of mind knowing that the kids…
If you are looking for family friendly hotels in Son Bou, Menorca you will not go far wrong with booking a holiday at Royal Son Bou Family Club. We were lucky enough to stay at Royal Son Bou last year and it was definitely one of our favourite family holidays of 2017. If you would…
While France and Italy may be higher on your list of must-visit destinations for your next family holiday, you may be missing a trick by not giving beautiful Norway a try. In this post, we hope to change your mind by whetting your appetite and encouraging you to see Norway as the truly great place…
This year I have come to realise that Germany is a fantastic destination for family travel. When I was given the opportunity to visit the country again to find out about the best things to do in Hamburg with kids, I knew I wanted to share it with Brook, my 3 year old daughter. We left…
On our final day in Hamburg my daughter and I headed across town from the Holiday Inn we were staying at to find Tierpark Hagenbeck (Hamburg Zoo). We managed the bus and subway journey just fine, until an over helpful passerby tried to put us on the wrong S Ban. It was quickly resolved and…
It was pretty grey and damp when we arrived in Hamburg, so I was really pleased that the first activity we had planned was a visit to Chocoversum in the heart of the city’s historic centre. If you are looking for things to do when it’s raining in Hamburg, Chocoversum is a great place to…
Are you looking to revitalise your relationship? Maybe you need to get away from it all with the one you love most so that you can focus on what really matters? If so, then you should really consider taking a trip to Crete. This magical Greek island has helped thousands of couples learn how to…
When we found out that the Come To Hamburg project had arranged for us to stay at the Holiday Inn Hamburg for our visit to the city we were really excited. We have been lucky enough to stay with Holiday Inn a few times now, and we were also staying with Holiday Inn Express at…