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 ...
Holiday houseplant care: how to keep them alive!
With the end of the school term fast approaching, I bet lots of us are counting down the days to a long-awaited summer holiday. And with that comes the inevitable pre-holiday organising. Last-minute shopping, packing lists and pet care arrangements probably spring straight to mind, but if you’ve got any houseplants, you also need a plan for keeping them alive while you’re away. Most houseplants will be able to tolerate neglect for a ...
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 ...
5 things a family with small children should consider when choosing holiday accommodation
If you're in the midst of planning a family holiday, today's guest post on choosing holiday accommodation is full of tips to make the task easier. Enjoy! If you’re off on your travels this summer with the little ones in tow, there are a few things you’ll need to bear in mind when choosing the most suitable holiday accommodation for you all. No matter where you’re headed, either at home or abroad, keep these things in mind and your getaway will ...
4 Incredible Parks, Nature Attractions and Gardens to Visit in Glasgow
UK city breaks don't have to be exclusively limited to arts, culture and sampling city life; many offer some fantastic outdoor attractions and adventures too. This guest post from Extra Mile Coaches explores what's on offer in and around Glasgow to tempt you outdoors and into nature. Enjoy! In addition to incredible architecture and art galleries, Glasgow is gaining a reputation for the excellent quality of its parks, nature attractions and ...
Top Picks for family fun 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, check out this guest post from Diane Pearce of holiday cottage rental website Bimblebox, which 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 ...
Finding our epic: a family adventure in Wales
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 ...