It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the festive activities are in full swing but with all the expenses that come with Christmas, it can also be an expensive time. Whilst it would be incredible to jet off to Lapland to see Santa Claus or hit the slopes at a ski resort in the French Alps, this isn’t the case for everyone. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the wonderful winter fun. Here in the UK we are lucky enough to have so many staycations that ...
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Making a dream holiday a reality
We have had the most wonderful Summer. Dylan especially has spent more time on beaches and in the sea than ever before. Two weeks in France was perfect and very much needed for all of us. We have had long weekends away and had some lovely days out with family and friends. I always find the more you enjoy the holiday the more you want to start planning the next one and that’s exactly what we have started to do. What do we want from a family holiday? This has changed over the years. The ...
New UK study looks at music and driving habits
New UK study looks at music and driving habits A new study published by national car leasing firm All Car Leasing has unearthed some fascinating results on the audio habits of UK motorists. In this blog we’re going to break down some of the core points they’ve raised to share with our audience, we’re sure you’ll all find something interesting here and if not, then you can take a look at the really good infographic they’ve made or even listen in to the podcast the guys recorded ...
5 Reasons to choose Sicily for your next family Holiday
If you haven’t already, it’s definitely time to plan your next holiday or at least start taking a look at some of the best places to visit. If you’re thinking about visiting Italy, then you shouldconsider going to the island of Sicily. Here are 5 good reasons Sicily might be the ideal destination for your next vacation.1. Gorgeous beachesBeing the second largest island in the Mediterranean, ...
4 Tactics for a road trip with young kids
If you've got kids, then you'll understand that things can get fractious when boredom sets in. From tears and tantrums to annoying their siblings, kids will find other things to occupy them if there isn't anything to do. The bad news for parents is that this response to boredom can end up being amplified significantly on long and boring car journeys. Put it this way: if you're bored on a car journey, then imagine what it's like for your kids! Here are four tactics that can help to ease ...
Ferry travel with young children
We love taking the caravan to France and that involves getting the ferry. This Summer will be the fourth time we have done the journey. We have done it with the children at all different stages this time we will have a 4 year old and 10 year old to entertain which I am hoping will be easier than the toddler stage when she just wanted to keep moving all the time. Without a doubt the worst journey we had was getting caught in delays near Dover. Stuck for hours and hours I had never been so ...