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All You Need To Know To Travel To Turkey

amomentwithfranca · 1 October 2019 · 26 Comments

Turkey is a country that I have always wanted to visit. So far, I haven't managed to holiday in Turkey but it is definitely up there on my travel wish list. Do you have a travel wish list? I have so many places I would like to visit I hope I do get around to visiting some more of … [Read more...] about All You Need To Know To Travel To Turkey

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Our Weekend In Vallée du Loir & Le Mans – Part 2

amomentwithfranca · 12 September 2019 · 13 Comments

This is the second part of our trip to Vallée du Loir and Le Mans. We had such a great first day! Make sure to catch my first post Our Weekend In Vallée du Loir & Le Mans - Part 1. Our schedule for days two and three was just as full and we were excited to explore some more. … [Read more...] about Our Weekend In Vallée du Loir & Le Mans – Part 2

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7 Things To Do In Symi, Greece

amomentwithfranca · 6 July 2019 · 42 Comments

As you may know, Nick and I visited Rhodes for our 11th wedding anniversary enjoying a child-free week away. I wrote about our accommodation at Elefteria Apartments which was perfect for us. We really loved it and I was pleased we managed to find a great place to stay. … [Read more...] about 7 Things To Do In Symi, Greece

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How To Make The Most Of Majorca

amomentwithfranca · 25 May 2019 · 23 Comments

If you want to enjoy the joys of Spanish food and seaside in the space of sunshine-filled island, then the Balearic islands are one of the best European holiday destinations to visit. With coves to go snorkelling and mountains to explore, you’ll get to see some of the most … [Read more...] about How To Make The Most Of Majorca

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5 Romantic Holiday Destinations

amomentwithfranca · 13 February 2019 · 46 Comments

Have you ever been away for Valentine’s Day? As parents, it is hard to be able to take holidays or short trips away without the children isn’t it, even just for one night. Nick and I don’t manage to get away on our own that much as we love to take the girls on family holidays but … [Read more...] about 5 Romantic Holiday Destinations

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Essential Tips for Going on a Cruise with Kids

amomentwithfranca · 29 January 2019 ·

Cruise holidays have a reputation for being something you do when you want to while away a few weeks in retirement. But they actually make a fantastic holiday option for the entire family, from grandparents all the way down to little ones. … [Read more...] about Essential Tips for Going on a Cruise with Kids

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Our Weekend At Knoll House Hotel In Studland Dorset – Part 2

amomentwithfranca · 18 December 2018 · 16 Comments

You are probably here after reading my previous blog post about Knoll House – Part 1. This second post is about the remaining activities that we did during our visit to Knoll House. … [Read more...] about Our Weekend At Knoll House Hotel In Studland Dorset – Part 2

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Win One Year Membership To HomeExchange – Travel Anywhere, Live Like A Local & Stay For Free

amomentwithfranca · 3 December 2018 · 6 Comments

Have you ever wonder what it would be like to travel to a dream country, live like a local and the best part of all, stay there for free? Well, this is now possible thanks to HomeExchange. Swapping homes is not very common in the UK but in the US it is very popular and has become … [Read more...] about Win One Year Membership To HomeExchange – Travel Anywhere, Live Like A Local & Stay For Free

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How To Choose The Right Package Holiday For Your Family

amomentwithfranca · 16 November 2018 · 14 Comments

Everyone loves going on holiday – me included! But paying for flights, accommodation, food and activities for the whole family can get expensive quickly, so choosing a package holiday can really cut costs. With travel agencies offering an increasingly wide range of options, from … [Read more...] about How To Choose The Right Package Holiday For Your Family

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5 Places To Visit From London For A Last Minute Holiday!

amomentwithfranca · 31 July 2018 · 24 Comments

We love to travel together as a family and we are so lucky to have visited some really fun places already this year. If you follow my Instagram, you probably have seen from my stories and photos that we have just come back from a trip to France. But going away, even just for a … [Read more...] about 5 Places To Visit From London For A Last Minute Holiday!

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Our Weekend At Rookley Country Park On The Isle Of Wight

amomentwithfranca · 22 June 2018 · 22 Comments

A few weekends ago we travelled to the Isle of Wight. We were invited to stay for a couple of nights at Rookley Country Park, part of Island View Holidays. We have not been to the Isle of Wight before (well at least not as a family as I think Nick visited when he was a child). I … [Read more...] about Our Weekend At Rookley Country Park On The Isle Of Wight

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How To Travel To Croatia With Children

amomentwithfranca · 23 March 2018 · 30 Comments

With the crystal-clear seas lapping at the Croatian coastline, framed by a vast array of museums, fortresses and incredible countryside, Croatia offers the perfect haven for families travelling with the kids in tow. But why should you travel to Croatia with children for your next … [Read more...] about How To Travel To Croatia With Children

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How To Plan A Holiday On A Budget

amomentwithfranca · 19 February 2018 · 23 Comments

This is a guest post written by Hannah from Last Stop Lunar called “How To Plan A Holiday On A Budget”. If you are interested in ideas or suggestions on how to save money when you are travelling with your little ones, you will find this post very useful.  If you would like to … [Read more...] about How To Plan A Holiday On A Budget

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Five Tips To Avoid Fraud When Travelling for #TakeFiveWeek

amomentwithfranca · 24 January 2018 · 19 Comments

I recently attended an event for Take Five to Stop Fraud organised by Mumsnet. Take Five is a national awareness campaign led by FFA UK (part of UK Finance), backed by Her Majesty’s Government and delivered with and through a range of partners in the UK. The idea of this campaign … [Read more...] about Five Tips To Avoid Fraud When Travelling for #TakeFiveWeek

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Is Cruising the Ultimate Multi-generational Holiday Experience?

amomentwithfranca · 24 November 2017 · 3 Comments

The cold weather is here to stay for the time being, so thoughts naturally turn to escaping to warmer climates. It’s not always an easy proposition with cash and kids on the brain, but one kind of holiday that’s growing in popularity is cruising. Far from the mainstay of retirees … [Read more...] about Is Cruising the Ultimate Multi-generational Holiday Experience?

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6 Things We’d Love To Do In Orlando, Florida

amomentwithfranca · 10 August 2017 · 8 Comments

Florida and Orlando, in particular, is a popular holiday destination for families with small children and is often on people's list of places to visit before their kids grow a bit too old to enjoy the magic! Located in Central Florida, the Orlando metropolitan area has a … [Read more...] about 6 Things We’d Love To Do In Orlando, Florida

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