The UK is an incredibly popular travel destination for families, couples and solo travellers. We receive over 37 million visitors a year and that’s pretty much set to grow no matter what they tell you about Brexit and the economy. A large proportion of those visitors come to the UK for their holiday from France,…
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 desperate for a vacation right now? Have you been eyeing torquay accommodation? Remote villas? Or maybe you are already starting to plan for your next summer getaway even if it is still a few months away. There are many tips and tricks for planning the vacation of your dreams, like these from Playdays…
When it comes to keeping teenagers entertained, we know it can be a bit of a challenge. It’s inevitable, unfortunately, that they’ll grow out of the activities that used to get them excited and the adventures that used to get them bouncing out of bed on the weekends soon become a thing of the past….
Amazon has been dominating the list of online retailers for a few years now so there’s no doubt it’s going to be the first choice for buying gift and gadgets this Christmas. We use Amazon regularly to buy presents and essential items for the family throughout the year so I’m getting pretty familiar with their…
When we were offered the chance to review the Shopkins Skyanna Jet it was the obvious choice of toy for my little explorers. Shopkins are popular with my girls as they love the collectable little grocery characters with their super cute faces. Shopkins have been one of the best selling collectable toys for the last…
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…
Hands up if you love ordering takeaway? I know we love to have takeaway every now and again with Chinese and pizza being right up there as our favourite online food orders. We go to our takeaway app and place an order from without much thought to how we are spending our money until now….
As you might already know, I’m a huge fan of the Eden Hall Spa Day. When I was given the opportunity to go and find out what the Comfort Blanket treatment was all about, I literally couldn’t refuse. Doesn’t it sound like the perfect way to fgive the mind and body a boost already? My…
When you ask a child to draw a picture, you can be pretty sure something very creative is about to happen. I set my daughter the challenge of creating her dream horse and we had a long chat about what she thought this might look like before she got started. She loves all animals, but…
My girls really love doing Christmas craft activities. When we are at home, I often sett up easy craft activities for them, as it’s a fantastic way to keep them happy and entertained. They love being creative and enjoy the sense of achievement they get when they have completed on of their crafts. This easy…
There’s no doubt that having children can really change a women’s body. Most Mums gain a little weight during pregnancy and some of us are able to lose it and some of us aren’t quite so lucky. Our bodies most certainly change shape with our hips becoming permanently wider. It’s true isn’t it ladies! We…
We decided it would be a great idea to begin our Hamburg city break adventure with a London Stansted Hotel. We are huge fans of Holiday Inn Express and with such an early flight planned, staying in an airport hotel with kids always makes things go a little bit smoother. We arrived at tea time…
Some years I really put off thinking about Christmas, and then others I’m literally looking forward to the festive season from September. This year is one of those years where I have literally wanted to fast forward through autumn and get straight to decorating the Christmas tree and getting the fairy lights out. I’m not…
I’m going to start off by clarifying that I love my husband dearly but there are somethings that just drive me crackers. One of those things is how little interest he has in carrying out improvements to our house. When it comes to decorating, DIY or more ambitious home improvements it’s down to me…