The short answer is according to research yes – travel is the secret to true happiness! You probably know by now if you read this blog regularly that travelling makes me happy. We took 53 trips last year and I am never happier than when I am flicking through my Instagram feed searching for exotic locations … Read more
I’ve been tasked with trying to decide which Al Fresco Holidays site we would visit this year as a family if we got the chance. With over 71 to choose from across Europe it actually isn’t a very easy decision at all. However at end of the summer last year I was watching a fellow bloggers … Read more
Read Ailsa’s review of Christmas at Crieff Hydro with her extended family.
On Saturday morning I took 4 kids (age range 3 to 9, two of my own and two borrowed) to see “Underneath a Magical Moon” at the Waterside Arts Centre in Sale presented by Tutti Frutti productions and York Theatre Royal. I was a bit nervous about leaving my ‘hood (Heaton Moor) and venturing to … Read more
Cornwall in the summer is amazing though you are never really guaranteed beach weather whatever the season. It’s a trip we make each year as a family and have enjoyed exploring the rugged coast line and hidden beaches come rain or shine. So how would it fair for a winter break… well it wasn’t the … Read more
When I think of Jakarta and Indonesia, I think back to my months travelling round the world straight after university with some good friends and not very much money. I think of endless beaches, cocktails, parties and hostels where no-one ever got any sleep. I think of partying and then I think of the three … Read more
You would be hard pressed as a parent to have missed out on the fact that comedian David Walliams has made the tricky transition from comedian to Author, and successful Author at that, over the past few years. Each Christmas seems to bring another adaption of his quirky creations onto the tele and as a … Read more
Our Most Memorable Family Adventure by Mr Mini Travellers! I love to travel, my wife loves to travel (no kidding), as a family of five we love to travel and have had many adventures from Skiing in France to Sailing in Greece to Disney World Florida. There was a moment though, now lost in the … Read more
Welcome to, or Welcome Back to Monday Escapes on this October Monday Morning. I’ve spent the weekend in the North Yorkshire Dales at a fabulous holiday home with Holidays at Home (more on that in the coming weeks) and a lovely day at Erddig with The Ordinary Lovely and family. Me, Claire at Tin Box Traveller … Read more
We had previously booked two trips with On The Beach, which were as successful and relaxing as you can expect a holiday to be with 3 kids. However our third booking was slightly more eventful and will be our last. The decision to go anywhere is usually based on a near Airport to reduce stress, … Read more
Ever thought of taking your baby up a mountain? This guest post author did! Scarfell Pike is England’s highest mountain standing at 3209 ft high (978m), located in the beautiful Lake District National Park. We decided to take our little boy Fenn who is 9 months old, up his first mountain, at the weekend. This … Read more
Cornwall has always been a place I’ve wanted to go. But living in Manchester, it’s a hell of a drive, especially with two little people moaning in the back. But, last week we packed up the car and set off on an exciting road-trip to what I have to say is one of the most … Read more
Tattershall Farm Park is less than 2 miles away from Tattershall Lakes and so it was an obvious choice when we were staying there for a week. When I contacted the farm park and said we would like to come to review their response was yes we would love you to come, but please bear … Read more
When we were invited to visit the National Forest Adventure Farm the first thing I did was check out the website. Living only 45 mins away we had somehow missed out on it’s existence, however, when I questioned other parents their response was ‘Oh yes, it’s great!’. How had we missed out on this treasure? … Read more
