Our little trip to Northumberland
Up until our little Northumberland trip we had only had 1 night away during the summer holidays, so our holiday in a 3 bedroom lodge at Slaley Hall was very much needed. … Continue reading
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School Trip to Iceland
About 6 months ago the teen arrived home from school clutching a letter which was promptly handed to me. Now this in itself is extraordinary as school letters often remain crumpled and unloved at the bottom of his school bag.… Continue reading
Making the Disney Dining Plan work for YOU
We have visited Disneyworld 3 times, and twice we have taken advantage of the Disney dining plan. Both times we have benefitted from the ‘FREE Disney dining’ that is offered at certain times of the year, and for us the dining plan has always worked out really well.… Continue reading
Dining and Activities on offer at Sani Dunes
During our 4 night stay at Sani Dunes we wanted to experience as much of the Sani resort as we could. At Sani you can choose to be on the go from early morning through to late evening, or simply relax around Greece’s largest pool.… Continue reading
Welcome to Sani Dunes
Last week I had the amazing opportunity to experience Sani Dunes, the latest luxury hotel to be built at the Sani Resort in Greece. Located in beautiful Halkidiki on mainland Greece, the resort is around 50 minutes from Thessaloniki airport.… Continue reading
Family Road Trip – My Top Tips
With summer nearly here, what better way to enjoy the sun and holidays than a family road trip. When opting for a fun road trip, it’s not just about the destination; it is about the journey too.… Continue reading
Our Camping memories with the kids – plus 10 tips for first time campers
We used to love camping when the kids were little, but for the past few years the tent has stayed in the loft. I fear that camping may not be the same when the teens realise that a tent does not come with a PS4 and superfast broadband.… Continue reading
Top tips for having a stress-free holiday
Holidays are great fun, but there’s no doubt they bring with them some level of stress. Missed flights, lost luggage, and family arguments are just some of the potential disruptions to your otherwise relaxing break.… Continue reading
6 books you need when travelling with tweens
My 11 year old is a huge book worm, and she can often be found with her nose in a book instead of the iPad. So when it comes to travelling, it has become a tradition that she gets a few new books to take away.… Continue reading
Our 2nd visit to Ikos Olivia
I am a creature of habit when it comes to holidays. Yes I know there is a huge world out there to explore, but if you give me the perfect holiday then I am going to find it very hard not to return.… Continue reading