Hooray – the YHA now Welcomes Dogs!
We’re big fans of YHA, but we’ve always been limited on using them due to their strict ‘No Dogs’ policy. But hooray hurrah hooroo – that’s all about to change! In an exciting move...
Author: Laura
7 Top Glamping Tips
Camping is an ever-increasingly popular choice for UK family holidays – but not everyone’s convinced bot the joy of sleeping on the ground under canvas with limited access to running hot water and power outlets. Glamping...
No-Fly City Break – Bordeaux, anyone?
So why a No-Fly City Break I’m married to a non-flyer. It’s not always been the case – he dragged me on to my first plane for our honeymoon in Kenya, but over the years for whatever...
Driving to the south of France? We suggest you stop in Bourges IBIS Styles.
When those lovely people at Accor heard we were making a very lo-o-o-ng (11.5hr drive) road trip through France, they incredibly kindly offered to provide a stopover half way. Naturally I chose the spot...
Trying the Porthcawl Surf – Our First Surfing Lesson Ever
As guests of Bridgend, we had a few activities arranged for us – but when they suggested surfing, I gracefully declared myself and the husband out of the invitation. Naturally I accepted happily on...
Self Catering Family Holidays in France – how WE do it.
Back in the early summer, the husband and I took a glance at the calendar and realised we had a gap in work commitments in August. Looking out of the window at yet ANOTHER...
A True Holiday! Summer Family Breaks at Potters Resort Review
A couple of month’s ago I was invited to come and try out a stay at Potters Resort Review. Sadly, I was unable to take up the opportunity – but I was really thrilled...
Finding a Place for a Big Family Get Together in the UK
Usually a holiday is a family affair – just you and the kids. Maybe you’ll take your parents, maybe you go with your sister and her family. But most of the time it’s just you....
The Ultimate Checklist For Stress-Free Car Travel With Kids
18mths ago I was facing down the barrel of what we weren’t sure what was to be the adventure of the year… or a hellish month. We set off in a Baileys Motorhome, and drove a round...
10 (almost free) Things To Do in Dorset you probably don’t know…
It’s always the way, during the school holidays, that your carefully planned outings have a break, the bank account is creaking under the strain of Fun Things To Do with the kids home all...
