13 more sleeps until Amy and I will be leaving for our first holiday without Ben. We won't be going anywhere exotic, I guess he'd complain about us living it up in the Caribbean without him, but spending some time with my family and friends in Germany will be a welcome break for the two of us and I can't wait for our little mother-daughter adventure. We have already planned lots of activities for ...
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Planning a family holiday to South Devon
On Monday, my lovely friend Andrea and I will take our little ladies on a short break to Devon and it will be my very first holiday within the UK. Can you believe it? Having grown up in Germany, I have spent all my holidays there or abroad, so to discover a new area of the UK, even if it's not terribly far away from Bristol will be great fun. Plus, it won't involve any hectic trips to the airport ...
How to build a holiday fund and win a £60 Amazon gift card
Some places are more expensive than others. According to the holiday cost infographic, if you want to go get a bottle of wine in Bangkok you’re going to pay around £16, a litre of milk in San Francisco will set you back a fairly steep £2.18, while two theatre tickets in New York City will cost you around £198, as opposed to Chiang Mai, whose theatre fans can purchase a ticket for closer to nine ...
Anything to declare – packing for the plane
What is and isn't allowed to be packed in a suitcase when you are going by plane can be very confusing. Can your laptop be transported in your hand luggage and should liquids best be stored in hold? Most of it is self-explanatory and if you are unsure, your airline will be able to advice. Some people still get it wrong, either by accident, because they're trying to hide something or because ...
Celebrity spotting in Florida
Florida is not only popular with families and Disney fans. Celebrities such as Al Pacino, Donald Trump or pop-star couple Jay-Z and Beyonce have also discovered the sunshine state as the place to be and bought houses in and around Miami. The following hot spots give you an idea where you can hang out with the who is who of showbiz, music and sports. Disney World - Orlando/Florida If you want ...
Busy breaks in Benidorm: a guide for active holidaymakers
If you’re looking for a holiday with more to it than sunbathing and drinking cocktails, then you might think Benidorm is out of the question. Think again! Benidorm has loads more to offer than just sun, sea and sand and, in reality, holidays in Benidormhave the potential to be fun, exciting and action-packed, you just need to know where to look. For gorgeous local wildlife above and beyond the ...