For the children’s birthdays, rather than the big presents and parties that they enjoyed in our past life, we now try to visit a new city/ place of interest. For Princess D’s 9th birthday we visited Cuenca, near Madrid. We enjoyed a two night stay in the most charming boutique hotel located in one of …
A Family Day Out Exploring Xativa Castle
Located on a beautiful, imposing mountain above the town of Xàtiva, 34 miles south of Valencia, Xàtiva Castle predates Roman times. The strategically positioned twin fortress, has been the scene and spectator of a host of battles over many years. Gradually expanded and fortified by the successive cultures that have inhabited these lands, the castle …
5 Best Family Hotels Majorca 2020
Best Family Hotels in Majorca – We thoroughly enjoyed magical holidays in Majorca (or Mallorca! Same place, virtually same pronunciation – “Ma – yor – ka”) when the children were babies. Its such an easy flight, the people are warm and welcoming and the wealth of activities and family friendly resorts ensure that young families …
5 Best Family Hotels Gran Canaria 2020
5 Best Family Hotels Gran Canaria – Gran Canaria is one of Spain’s Canary Islands, situated north west of Africa. It’s known for its black lava and white sand beaches and is like a miniature continent where centuries of rich history meet natural spots of great beauty. One only needs to tour the 21 towns …
5 Best Family Hotels in Valencia, Spain 2020
5 Best Family Hotels in Valencia, Spain – Valencia is in my heart. I lived there for almost two wonderful years. So I know, better than most, just how much this spectacular city has to offer as a travel destination, particularly for those travelling with children. Valencia effortlessly combines beautiful historic architecture and tradition with …
A Family Road Trip around Spain
A family road trip around Spain with small children may, on the surface, seem like a crazy idea. However, bear with me, because there are more benefits to this kind of holiday than you may at first think. The most important thing to ensure that your time away is as stress free and enjoyable as …
Best Easter Egg Hunts in Essex 2020
Best Easter egg hunts in Essex 2020. This terrific county has so many wonderful Easter activities going on this year. Remember, many of these fabulous events sell out very quickly so get booking early to avoid disappointment. So, here we have the best Easter Egg hunts in Essex 2020 (not strictly all hunts, but Easter …
5 Best Family Hotels in Sardinia 2020
5 Best Family Hotels in Sardinia – Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is located west of the Italian peninsula. The island is often referred to as a micro-continent due to a variety of ecosystems; in Sardinia, you can find glorious mountains, plains, rocky shores and some of the most beautiful beaches with …
Everything you need to know about driving to Disneyland Paris
Everything you need to know about driving to Disneyland Paris – One of the most common subjects I get asked is about travelling to Disneyland Paris. Well, more specifically driving there. Your travel options to DLP basically comprise of driving, flying ( and hiring a car) and taking the Eurostar. Our choice has always been …
5 Best Family Hotels in Malta 2020
5 Best Family Hotels in Malta – The Maltese Islands, shrouded in legend and mystery are positively magical. The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, 93 km south of Sicily and 288 km north of Africa. The archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino with a total population of …