When I look back at 2016 and our year of travel, I love how many adventures we managed to fit in. Some trips were taken just me and the husband (ah blissful lie ins and child free times).… Continue reading
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2016 – Looking back at our year of travel
At the start of 2016, I was inspired to join in with the Take 12 Trips challenge after reading Karen from Mini Travellers post. The idea is simple, to take 12 Trips over the course of the year, which was thought up by blogger Clare from Need another holiday.… Continue reading
An Autumn break to Scotland
I clearly remember last October half term. It seemed that everybody was away on holiday. Either basking in the sun, enjoying the theme parks in Florida or taking a break closer to home.… Continue reading
Finding relaxation at Forest Holidays
My other reviews of Forest Holidays
Our Winter break at Forest Holidays Delamere (2022)
Forest Holidays – Our Anniversary Break at Delamere (2021)
Forest Holidays Sherwood – Our first stay at Forest Holidays (2015)
Ever since we visited Forest Holidays last summer, we have all been desperate to return.… Continue reading
Disney Parks around the world – which one would you visit ?
As we have visited Walt Disney World (WDW) in Florida 3 times, I often get asked which Disney Park is our favourite. Florida has 4 resort parks, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood Studios, and each park offers different experiences.… Continue reading
Activities and Dining at Q Lodges Slaley Hall
Regular readers will know that we spent May half term with Q Lodges, and I posted last week about the luxurious lodge we stayed in. We visited Slaley Hall near Hexham, and we were looking forward to exploring the local area, as well as dining in the restaurants at Slaley Hall.… Continue reading
Q Lodges Slaley Hall – A luxurious family break
During the May half term break, we spent 3 nights at the luxurious Slaley Hall resort in Northumberland. We were invited by Q Lodges to stay in a 3 bedroom lodge, and experience what Slaley Hall has to offer. … Continue reading
First impressions of Q Lodges at Slaley Hall
Our first impressions of Slaley Hall were wow, what an amazing place nestled in the countryside of Hexham in Northumberland. It took 3 hours to drive from Cheshire to Hexham in Northumberland, and I didn’t realise what a straight forward journey it would be.… Continue reading
Visiting Orlando – Where to stay, eat and visit
We have visited Orlando in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Yes our ‘once in a lifetime trip’ back in 2011 saw us visiting the sunshine state 3 times in 25 months. I thought I would share some of the activities, restaurants and places to stay when visiting Orlando.… Continue reading
Anniversary Break at Deerdale Lodge
Last week we got the chance to go away for 3 nights child free, to celebrate our 15 year wedding anniversary. I knew we wanted to stay in a private lodge with hot tub near Sherwood Forest, and after many hours researching we booked Deerdale lodge near Nottingham.… Continue reading