I wasn’t going to write a review about the Monica Isabel Beach Club in Albufeira, but after our holiday in Portugal at this hotel I felt I should share our experience on the blog. I want families considering booking a Monica Isabel Beach All Inclusive holiday to make an informed decision before they decide to…
My husband said to me one night, ‘there’s this woman on Netflix and she’s made a show about tidying up’, which he thought was slightly ridiculous to be honest. He was of course talking about Marie Kondo and the program ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’. He went upstairs to play computer games and I…
Do you visit gravesites when you travel? Don’t worry, there’s no right or wrong answer. I asked myself this question the other day and it really got me thinking about the different cultural experiences I look for when visiting new places. When I actually thought about it, I’ve visited a number of cemeteries and gravesites…
Have you ever won a holiday? I have and it’s an awesome feeling! I won a trip to Spain and we had the best time. To be able to enjoy an extra family holiday that year was such a highlight and it’s partly what inspired me to start sharing travel giveaways with my readers. At…
I’ve found myself talking to many families over the years about their first holiday abroad with kids. They often feel nervous about flying with a baby or young children and they are also keen to find the right destination. The family holiday becomes a very precious thing when you have kids as you want everyone…
Family travel is something we aren’t always dab hands at – you try and sprinkle a little something for everyone into the time you have away and you’re still going to have calls of ‘I’m bored!’ from the backseat of the car. You and your partner end up feeling like you need a nap as…
Festivals are the perfect way to celebrate summer as a family. The UK’s best family friendly festivals are packed with activities, music, theatre and story telling. They are the ultimate summer party and there are plenty of festivals out there that are completely kid friendly. Why visit a family friendly festival? Because they give you…
I can’t believe I’ve not written a ‘things to do in Nottingham’ post until now. I’ve lived in the city for well over 20 years and all three of my children have grown up here. I’d like to think that makes me a bit of an expert on things to do and what to see…
Hello lovely readers! I really hope 2019 is treating you well so far. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone for following and supporting us over the last few years. Every follow, like and comment means such a lot to us. We try super hard to bring you content that is helpful…
When I had finished booking our holiday to Albufeira in Portugal the first thing I looked up was ‘is there an Albufeira tourist train?’. My kids love the land trains that you find a lot in Europe and they are often a fun activity for families that help with sightseeing too. >> CLICK HERE…
A road trip through the UK sounds like a wonderful idea, but you need to prepared. You need to have some sort of idea about where you are going, staying, activities you’re going to be doing, etc. There are going to be some essentials that you must have before you set off on your next…
Teaching children about money is one of the most important life skills you can pass on to your kids. I had a really poor example set to me about money, and in all honesty it took years to undo. My parents were quick to use credit cards and didn’t save for things that they couldn’t…
When we were asked to review the Karcher K7 Full Control Plus Pressure Washer I had a feeling it was going to be the solution to the majority of our outdoor cleaning problems. This is our first time owning a pressure washer so I had no idea how to use it or if in fact it…
Washington DC is very much a place we want to visit when our travels take us back to the USA. If we head back to New York as a family, I would certainly consider a day trip to Washington DC. Ideally though, I would like to spend longer in the city to give us the…
Where on earth did December go? One minute we were cracking open the advent calendar and the next minute it’s like 3 sleeps before we will be tracking the big man doing his rounds on the Santa tracker. I’m putting it down to it being a really busy month. I’ve had lots to sort out…
If you’re a seasoned traveller, the likelihood is that you’ve seen it all. From downmarket hostel dormitories, to great hotels that took you by surprise, you’ve probably stayed in a whole host of different accommodation types. On top of this, you’re likely to have visited some landmarks that were recommended to you, only to find…