Harewood House At the beginning of December we joined friends on a visit to Harewood House near Leeds. Given the time of year we were expecting it to be in full festive swing and we were not disappointed, as you will see further down the post. The journey down the drive towards Harewood House is …
Having a Happy Family Road Trip
Summer is coming and what better time than now to start thinking about your travel plans. Despite the weakened pound, many families will be jetting off abroad to Europe or more faraway places like Thailand, yet an increasingly popular option this summer is to embark on an old fashioned road trip. If you’ve ever …
How To Have A Great Time In Thailand
Thailand remains a popular destination for backpackers and tourists alike. It’s a big country with a great deal to navigate. That’s why we’ve put together this guide for travelling in Thailand. If travelling as a tourist choosing the right accommodation is vital to ensure you have a great time. You may want to consider a …
Reading Eggs – online education for children
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Put Education Back Into Your Travel Plans
There has been worrying evidence that the human intelligence has been declining steadily for the past few years. In fact, IQ tests from the past decades in the UK – and in other countries – have been disappointing. Children have received lower scores today that students of the same age in the 1980s and 1990s. …
How To Keep The Kids Entertained on a Long Car Journey
Planning a family vacation can be very exciting. After all, you get to plan out where you are going to go, how long you are going to go for and even the things that you are going to do when you get there. The problem is that if you have kids, a family vacation can …
Best Shoes to wear at Disneyland Paris
We are huge Disneyland fans and a question that comes up time and time again are what are the best shoes to wear for Disney? Have a look at some of my suggestions for the best shoes! The links will take you through to Amazon and I will earn a small commission if you buy …
Halloween at Disneyland Paris
Last year we enjoyed Halloween at Disneyland Paris. It coincided with my mothers 70th birthday and so the whole family went. We stayed at the Davy Crockett Ranch, arrived on 27th and stayed until the 1st November. What’s the weather like for Halloween at Disneyland Paris? Paris weather is similar, if not marginally better that …
February Half term events in Kent
Its hard to believe that the school holidays are on their way around again. So, get ahead of the game and plan your family friendly days out in advance to ensure enjoyment for all. February half term events in Kent There’s loads going on in our wonderful county to keep the kids happy and busy. …
Disney Dining Plan
Disney Dining Plan Booking Your dream Florida holiday is approaching. Your flights are booked, hotel chosen, Disney ears at the ready. But have you considered your dining options? It’s a very important subject that you really cannot afford to over look during your Disney holiday planning. Why book Disney Dining? It can be quite expensive …