I have wanted to know what a show like Cirque Du Soleil is like for a long time, so when I got the chance to go down to the opening night of their latest show, Varekai at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena I literally jumped at the chance. If I could sum up my night in one…
On our recent trip to Amsterdam, we stayed at the Hampshire Hotel on Rembrandt Square. It was a great location for our trip as it was easy to get to by tram from Central Station and had good access to the attractions we wanted to see. In particular it was a few tram stops away from…
As you might already know, we have been lucky enough to be selected as Warwick Castle Blogger Ambassadors. We visited for the first time back in January, and had a great family day out. We literally can’t wait to go back for the day or enjoy one of their short breaks later in the year. If you…
Camp Bestival is the place to be for creative and outgoing families. The list of reasons why you need to add this experience to your holiday calendar is growing by the minute! Here’s just a few why the littles in your family are going to be ready to burst with excitement at the biggest event…
It turns out that the UK has the best B&B accommodation in the world, so it’s no wonder holiday makers are looking more and more to stay in traditional guest houses when looking to book their next holiday. The B&B is back on the up, after more and more tourists realise they bring something quirky &…
For years I wanted to travel more, but was always held back by one thing and another. I worked a full time job, didn’t feel I had enough time to travel and always seemed to have other priorities. Since my lifestyle changed and I became self employed, I’ve been able to focus a lot more…
This Easter we have been invited to take a short break at Butlin’s in Minehead and we are one very excited family. They are a holiday brand I’ve been keeping an eye on for a while as I can remember visiting Butlin’s in Skegness when I was a child. Things have changed a lot since the…
When our Puppy Surprise toy arrived I knew the girls would be so excited about welcoming Taffy and her new family into their toy collection. Taffy arrived in a pet carrier type box which was a lovely touch. One of her puppies was already on display but the big question was how many more did…
I have been lucky enough to visit Barcelona, Spain a few times now. Unfortunately though, I have always been left with an empty feeling of ‘just passing through’, which leaves me less than fulfilled as a traveller and explorer. Because I find cities the most stimulating places to visit, today I want to share the…
Sponsored post in association with American Express® You may have seen the blog post I wrote recently about how I’m excited to be partnering with American Express, on an initiative to pass on my passion for travel to my daughter. I wrote about how we were planning a family trip to Amsterdam and had decided…
We like to think that humankind generally has a pretty standard idea of what constitutes good manners, although in reality this common ground between different countries and cultures ends at ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. And what is one of the most divisive of all niceties? It has to be tipping (that’s ‘gratuity’, if you’re fancy). Do…
The UK has a plethora of locations suitable for walking holidays. They are both invigorating and inspirational when you pick the right location, so read on to discover my top picks for your next walking holiday. The Lake District Dust off your Wainwright guides and explore the Lake District on your next walking holiday. Base…
When I come up with a new slimming world recipe, I’m going to share it here on the blog. This week’s recipe is slimming world ham and mushroom pasta, and it’s so east to make. I’ve used fusilli in this version but you could easily change that and make slimming world ham and mushroom tagliatelle…
The internet can give us useful medical knowledge, which we can find empowering especially when it comes to booking our holidays or travelling to new destinations. Before I visit a new country, I like to search for travel vaccinations from Lloyds Pharmacy Online Doctor to see if I require a Typhoid vaccine or Diphtheria, Polio & Tetanus Booster…
Are you looking to hire a car for your next international trip? Getting wheels that will enable safe, comfortable and hassle-free travels abroad can be awfully unsuccessful if you are uninformed and make a hasty purchase online or at the airport. However, making informed car hire decisions ensures you get great rental deals, go to…
I have to confess to being slightly obsessed with booking cheap flights. When it comes to family travel I’ve told you many times how I have to get as much holiday for our money as possible. There are so many ways that you can now get cheap airline tickets, for example, you could check out…