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The top tourist attractions in Alaska that you can’t miss

January 24, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

bears on lake in alaska

Collaborative post If you enjoy adventure, travel, and the great outdoors, Alaska will enchant you. Whether you're looking for an active or relaxing trip, there's something exciting to explore. Where else in the world would you find spectacular mountain peaks, peaceful and wild rivers numbering in the thousands, an abundance of glaciers, and a region of active volcanoes? Alaska has all of this, and more. If you're cruising in 2022, ...

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Why Liverpool is one of the best British cities

December 24, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you've never visited Liverpool, you might have an image of it as just another industrial city. But the reality of this famous city is actually a long way from that stereotype. Liverpool is a beautiful city with countless attractions, remarkable architecture, and many museums. As such it's well worth a visit if you're planning a UK holiday. Here's a quick guide to some of the must-see sights Liverpool has to ...

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: City breaks, Days out, Family travel, Liverpool, Travel, Travel tips

Winter Holidays 2021: Child-Friendly Destinations

December 23, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post 2021 hasn't been the easiest of years, and right now the challenges don't seem to be abating. Once again, measures have been issued by the UK government to stop the spread of the coronavirus. These new announcements are all the more crushing as the winter holidays approach. After all, this period is arguably one of the most wonderful times of the year, and children in particular can hardly wait for the festive season. One ...

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Corsica, Family travel, holidays, Mallorca, Tenerife, Travel, Travel tips

Travelling within the UK: 4 places worth exploring

August 26, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post If you’ve found yourself cancelling trips abroad and are now looking for alternative travel plans closer to home, then exploring the UK might be an option for you. The UK has something for everyone, from the lush greenery of Wales’ rolling hills to the glassy wells of the Lake District, plus bold and spirited cities where thousands flock for some of the world’s best sights, attractions, spa days and activities. There's ...

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Brighton, City breaks, Family travel, Lake District, Liverpool, london, Travel, Travel tips, UK

8 breathtaking places to visit in Spain 

June 1, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Have you explored Spain on holiday? Beautiful beaches, amazing architecture, delicious cuisine and interesting nightlife are just some of the reasons why Spain is one of the most visited countries in Europe. We've holidayed in Spain a couple of times, but we've only scratched the surface of what the country has to offer, and I'd love to visit again. If you're looking forward to your next holiday trip, here are eight ...

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The importance of green space in London

May 3, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When people first think about London, usually it is of the busy streets, the major tourist attractions, and the tube. London is a major metropolitan city, but it also has many large, beautiful green spaces which are hugely important to the capital in a number of different ways. Cleaner Air One of the main reasons that green space in London is so important is that it helps to provide cleaner air. This is vital in a ...

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Children, Family, green spaces, london, Nature, Wildlife

Family travel: planning a New Zealand road trip

January 20, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you busy planning this year’s family holiday?  January is traditionally the busiest month for holiday sales, and it’s not hard to see why. We all need something to look forward to once Christmas is over, don’t we! We always plan our family holidays in January, and this year we’ve got quite a big adventure on our wish list: a New Zealand road trip. We’ve been talking about this holiday for a while now, but ...

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Children, Family, Family Fun, Family travel, holidays, New Zealand, Travel

10 tips for tackling holiday sea sickness

March 15, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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A guest post today for those of you who are considering a family holiday involving boat travel. We've been on a few family ferry trips to France in the past, and dealing with sea sickness was definitely my top concern when it came to the kids. Thankfully we emerged relatively unscathed, but I know from my friends' experiences that this isn't always the case! This guest post has lots of great tips for helping minimise the effects of sea ...

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Top Picks for family fun in Norfolk

May 23, 2016 by Catherine 2 Comments

bewilderwood is a magical family day out in norfolk

When choosing a family holiday, it’s always a huge help to have recommendations on local attractions to help you pick the best destination.  If you’re thinking of holidaying in the UK this year, this guest post is packed with suggestions for family fun in Norfolk.  Enjoy! There is a lot to be said for UK staycations. They require far less planning, there is no need to remember your passport and, generally speaking, they are significantly less ...

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Finding our epic: a family adventure in Wales

March 16, 2016 by Catherine 26 Comments

a family adventure in wales exploring conwy castle

Have you ever had such a great time on a holiday that, as soon as you get home, you check out the house prices in the place you were staying?  That's me this week! Last weekend we were invited to visit North Wales as part of the Visit Wales Year of Adventure campaign.  With the aim of inspiring you to "Find Your Epic", the campaign is all about stepping outside, discovering the fantastic landscape and experiences that Wales has to offer, and ...

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Beach, Children, Cycling, Days out, Family, holidays, Nature, Outdoors, Seaside, Spring, Wales

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