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 ...
Winter Holidays 2021: Child-Friendly Destinations
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 ...
Basic family car checks you need to do regularly
Collaborative post If you've got a family car, the chances are you're pretty reliant on it. We try to walk whenever we can, but our family car is vital for ferrying the kids around, picking up the weekly supermarket shop, visiting relatives, and even going on holiday. And that means we need it to be reliable, and safe. Why it's important to service your family car In order to perform well, keep us safe, and be as fuel efficient as ...
Travelling within the UK: 4 places worth exploring
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 ...
8 breathtaking places to visit in Spain
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 ...
Family travel: planning a New Zealand road trip
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 ...
What to pack for fun family days out
Collaborative post Do you have a packing list for family days out? It sounds super-organised, but in my experience it’s an absolute must! I’ve had my fair share of disasters in the past, when what should have been fun family days out have suffered from my shoddy packing. I’ve learned from experience that it’s important to avoid lugging around lots of unnecessary stuff, but at the same time you need to take a few essentials to ...
10 tips for tackling holiday sea sickness
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 ...