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January 13, 2020 Paul Wojnicki 0 Comments dads' stories, holiday, holidays in Slovakia, skiing

Donovaly: Europe’s Best Kept Skiing Secret

We’ve clearly stumbled upon one of Europe’s best kept skiing secrets, as far as families and beginners are concerned in any case.

Fermain Valley Hotel complete with electric Nissan taxi

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November 1, 2019 Tim Saunders 18 Comments beach holidays, holiday, holidays in UK

Guernsey is an Excellent Destination for a Family Holiday

It takes under four hours to travel to Guernsey from Poole on Condor Ferries’ Liberation, the sleek high speed trimaran.

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October 13, 2019 Paul Wojnicki 5 Comments dads' stories, Haven Holiday Parks, holiday, holidays in UK

Haven a Great Time in the Lakes

Autumn half-term has always been the most awkward time to book a foreign holiday. So last October our family decided to visit Haven’s Lakeland resort on the bay of Morecambe, a short drive from Lake Windermere.

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August 8, 2019 Tim Saunders 8 Comments animal places to visit, attractions parks, holidays in UK, Kent

Staycation: Experience of One Family

One family adventure in the South East of England: from a comfortable stay in a Travelodge in Kent, to operating diggers in Diggerland, Strood, to visiting the Wildwood Conservation Park at Herne Bay. If a staycation is your plan for this summer holiday there are plenty of fun activities for children and adults alike, without the stress of long flights and airport queues. Let’s just keep our fingers crossed for good weather.

Travel accessories: world map compass, money, Photo by Chris-Lawton, Unsplash

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July 25, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments holiday, travel tips

Law of the Land

The travel experts at MyBaggage.com have identified some of the most unusual laws from across the globe. It’s always a good idea to check the laws of the country you’re heading to avoid a heavy fine, possible imprisonment or just an embarrassment.

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July 16, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments holiday, travel tips

Tip Like a Local

A Guide to Tipping in 20 Countries: British tourists should tip high in the USA, less in Europe, not at all in parts of East Asia and give items in Iran, according to international gratuities advice.

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March 19, 2019 Helen Watt 0 Comments holiday, holiday clubs and camps

Alpine French School : Family Summer Camps with an Educational Twist

More and more people are looking for holidays where they can combine different activities with spending time together as a family, rather than opting for the traditional beach holiday. There is steady growth in educational holidays for adults and children and one sector is in Language Holidays. One of the companies that runs Day, Residential and Family French Summer Camps in the beautiful village of Morzine in the French Alps, is Alpine French School.

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February 12, 2019 Paul Wojnicki 5 Comments dads' stories, holiday, holidays in Holland, safari parks

Get Your Clogs On!

Travel writer Paul Wojnicki tells us about his experiences of organising a holiday with Little Clogs . Find out how he took his family on holidays to Holland, coming by ferry to IJmuiden, exploring it’s beaches, visiting Dolfinarium at Harderwijk and ‘play and attractions area’ and a safari park at Beekse Bergen.

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January 9, 2019 Laura Riley 16 Comments festivals, holidays in Holland

Flower Power: Spring Break in Holland

Known as the most beautiful flower festival in the world, the Keukenhof festival takes place every spring and is one of the main attractions of the Netherlands. A visit to Keukenhof ticks a lot of boxes in one go! You can see tulips, windmills, clogs and Miffy all in the same place as well as enjoy some delicious “poffertjes” or mini pancakes.

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January 8, 2019 Paul Wojnicki 9 Comments dads' stories, holiday, holidays in Sweden, skiing

Let it Snow!

The best part about ski resort in Swedish Vemdalen is that it’s very similar to Lapland but with milder temperatures. We’re still talking minus eight but compared to minus twenty or thirty there’s a big difference for the kids. The flight time is considerably less too, around two-and-a-half hours as opposed to Lapland’s four hours, and the season lasts longer

Best Western Cresta Court Hotel, Altrincham

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November 14, 2018 Mums&Dads 5 Comments Altrincham, holidays in UK, Manchester

Win Visit to Manchester with The Best Western Cresta Court

The Cresta Court situated in the historic south Manchester town of Altrincham, on the edge of Cheshire countryside, and close to a lot of family attractions which make it a perfect base for a family wanting explore North West.