Being on the road with your family is not an easy feat, especially when you have kids! If the idea of travelling with your kids sounds a bit daunting (especially during or after the pandemic), the following tips will make your trip a breeze! Find a Good Carry-on Backpack When you are travelling with kids, you need to carry their favourite toys, books, and headphones just because you are ...
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The best family holidays for February half-term
If you’re filled with dread when the school holidays roll around, it could be worth planning a holiday. Keeping young children entertained can be an uphill struggle, and you may find a week of playdates, soft-play-hell and cinema trips takes its toll on your bank balance and your sanity. Instead, you could spend it on a trip away; booking last-minute package holidays can save you money, and a ...
A Weekend in Southampton
If you’re looking to get away from it all for a few days, then Southampton is as good a destination as any. It offers glorious sunshine (if you go at the right time of year), along with sea views and plenty of history. This part of the country has been inhabited since the Stone Age – and it was where one of the very first Roman forts was established. As well as offering lots to see and do, the ...
Menorca: the place to go for adventurous families
If you’re looking for a small slice of paradise that also has plenty to do, then Menorca might just be the place you’re looking for! This Balearic Island has a diverse landscape full of off-road trails and coves to paddle through. The small scale of this island means its experiences are often personalised and run by dedicated locals. With that in mind, what should families try when they visit ...
Tenerife with kids: Things to do in Tenerife with children
I've written a post about things to do in Tenerife two years and as the summer holidays are almost around the corner, I thought I'd share some things to do in Tenerife with kids. The island is incredibly family friendly and there are plenty of family holidays from Holiday Gems if you're interested in booking a holiday to biggest of the Canary Islands but before you rush off, check out what ...
Traveling pregnant - 4 things to prepare for
I've written lots about traveling with kids or flying with a baby but what about the step before that? What about traveling pregnant? I think traveling during your pregnancy can be a great way to enjoy some couple time, see the world and get some peace and quiet before your little one arrives. But what do you need to think about before you head off on your trip? We’ve got you covered — here are ...