As most of you know, we were invited by Virgin Trains to travel First Classย to Durham.ย We had never been there so it was our first time visiting this amazing city. ย It was just a weekend break, leaving London on the Friday afternoon and returning on Sunday afternoon. We had all … [Read more...] about Our Family Weekend in Durham
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5 Ideas to Keep your Home Safe When Travelling Away
We are now approaching the half term holidays and its not long now to the Christmas holidays either. I'm always very excited about this time of the year. I think it is mostly because my girls get so happy that it brings a smile to my face! During the Winter Holidays, a lot of … [Read more...] about 5 Ideas to Keep your Home Safe When Travelling Away
Visiting Hong Kong with the Kids
Feeling stuck for ideas of what to do on a trip to Hong Kong? You shouldnโt be, as Hong Kong is packed with things to do for families. Spoiling visitors and citizens alikeย with inspiring views, thrilling activities and simple locations for respite from all the action, Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Visiting Hong Kong with the Kids
Family Trip To Durham with Virgin Trains East Coast
During the summer we were contacted by Virgin Trains East Coastย to review their First Class service to one of the destinations on the East Coast line, such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, York, Leeds, Aberdeen, Durham and Lincoln among others. We chose Durham as we have never … [Read more...] about Family Trip To Durham with Virgin Trains East Coast
5 Major Events Coming to Glasgow Soon
The summer and all its festivities may be coming to a close, but all is not lost! There are still plenty of events to keep you entertained for the remainder of the year, with many taking place in one of the UKโs most popular cities. Glasgow has become well known for its … [Read more...] about 5 Major Events Coming to Glasgow Soon
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London Family Day Out
Not long ago weย had the opportunity to visit and reviewย Ripley's Believe It or Not! London with my family. Weย hadn'tย been there before soย we were all prettyย excited about visiting this well known London attraction. We don't live too far from central London, so our journey … [Read more...] about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! London Family Day Out
10 Great European Football Tournaments For Kids
If you run or are involved with a kids football team, through a school or otherwise, you might want to consider travelling to and taking part in an international football tournament. You can only imaging the challenge and excitement that comes with taking part in a top European … [Read more...] about 10 Great European Football Tournaments For Kids
Eltham Palace & Gardens Review
Last week, Bella and I were invited to visit Eltham Palace and Gardensย which is anย English Heritageย property.ย We have never been beforeย so we were very excited to spend our day there.ย Sinceย Bella'sย little sister was born we haven't been able to give her the same attention that … [Read more...] about Eltham Palace & Gardens Review
5 Great Things To Do In Mauritius
Mauritius is the beautiful Indian Ocean islandย famous for its white sandy beaches andย lagoons, but if you're looking for some time away from the beach or to perhaps even get a little closer to theย ocean, then read on for some ideasย about some great things to do. My husband who … [Read more...] about 5 Great Things To Do In Mauritius
Bella Italia Baker Street Review
Hola chicos, we recently had the great opportunity to review the brand newย Bella Italiaย branch inย Baker Street, London. This branch is in a great location, only a short walk to the famous Madame Tussauds and Baker Street Tube Station. It is a perfect hideaway to enjoy delicious … [Read more...] about Bella Italia Baker Street Review
Fantastic Afternoon with Pizza Express & Ice Age Collision Course
Hola chicos, Bella and I had a fantastic afternoon on Saturday when we were invited to have a delicious meal at Pizza Express in Dean Street, Soho followed by the opportunity to watch the latest Ice Age movie, Ice Age Collision Course at theย 2oth Century Fox head office in nearby … [Read more...] about Fantastic Afternoon with Pizza Express & Ice Age Collision Course
Airbourne Airshow: 10 Reasons To Take The Kids (for Free)
Like music festivals, summer here in the UK wouldn't be the same without the various airshows that take placeย during this time of the year.ย Airbourne is an annual airshow in Eastbourne, East Sussexย on the south coast of England. Not only is it one of the UKโs largest airshows, … [Read more...] about Airbourne Airshow: 10 Reasons To Take The Kids (for Free)
5 Things To Do in Battersea For Families
Hola chicos, living in London it always seems like there is one area or another within the city that is up and coming. One such area is Battersea, which has traditionally been the less favourableย neighbour to the likes of Fulham, Chelsea and Clapham. However, it looks like this … [Read more...] about 5 Things To Do in Battersea For Families
Festival Camping Survival Tips
Hola chicos, Summer is here and the festival season is in now in full swing (Did you see Adele at Glastonbury last week? ...amazing!). ย I recently wrote a post about the possibility of going camping and the various possibilities there are these days. Many families enjoy going … [Read more...] about Festival Camping Survival Tips
London Aquarium Visit & Giveaway
Hola chicos, we were so lucky to be invited to go and visit the London Sea Life Aquariumย with the girls. I was really excited to go because its been a few years since we last went. It has been refurbished since we last visitedย and they have also added two additional areasย which … [Read more...] about London Aquarium Visit & Giveaway
Time To Go Camping?
Hola chicos, Summer is upon us which means its that time of year when we all head off for that well-deservedย holidayย for a week or two. Holiday tastes and trends are changing, and it seems that with each year, more and more families decide to take up camping, and now more than … [Read more...] about Time To Go Camping?
Tips for a Great Outdoor Family Weekend in Norwich
Hola chicos, with summer nearly here and everything in beautiful bloom, thereโs no better time to get outside and play! Regular readers will know that I'm always on the look out for places to visit in the UK,ย soย today I'm writing about another location that you might not have … [Read more...] about Tips for a Great Outdoor Family Weekend in Norwich
3 Tips To Keep Your Family Safe On Your Summer Break
Hola chicos, atย the start of the yearย I put togetherย myย UK Travel Bucket List for 2016, which I also updated recently to includeย Woolacombe. I also started to think aboutย flying to Portugalย which I shared some delicious Portuguese dishes. Moreย recently I have sharedย some advice … [Read more...] about 3 Tips To Keep Your Family Safe On Your Summer Break
Should We Take A Cruise?
Hola chicos, the weather hasย definitely been warming up just lately and you know summe is near when you start thinking about what places you'dย love to go to. Regular readers will know I just recently updated my UK Travel Bucket List. In this post I'm going to talk about another … [Read more...] about Should We Take A Cruise?
I’ve Added Woolacombe to my UK Travel Bucket List
Hola chicos, I wrote a post a few months backย about myย UK Travel Bucket List for 2016,ย explaining my love of travelling and exploring new places. We are getting closer to Summer and naturally I've started to think about getting out and about visiting places. One of the places I … [Read more...] about I’ve Added Woolacombe to my UK Travel Bucket List
Steam Train Adventure
Hola chicos, over the Easterย weekend we spent some time with family in theย pretty Cotswolds, so we took the opportunity to do a bit of tourism. We decided to visitย Toddington Railway station, so we could embark on a Steam Train adventure! … [Read more...] about Steam Train Adventure
Peter Rabbit at Willows Activity Farm
Hola chicos, you may have seen my recent post about theย Easter Egg Hunt we did with the girls at Willows Activity Farm in St Albans. As part of our visit weย hadย a littleย sneak preview of the brand new Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground that is now open toย the public. … [Read more...] about Peter Rabbit at Willows Activity Farm
Castle Hotel Windsor Review
Hola chicos, getting through January and February is not that easy as it feels like an eternity to finally start feeling some warmth and watching the sky getting sunnier. At the moment its wet and darkย which isย not very nice, so I was really in need of a good cheer up. I was … [Read more...] about Castle Hotel Windsor Review
Review of Muggle Tours for Harry Potter Fans & Giveaway
Hola chicos, we have all been inundated for years withย Harry Potter books and movies. I don't think there is anyoneย around the world that doesn't know who Harry, Ron and Hermione are? Of course, all of you know them because they are the main characters of the fantastic Harry … [Read more...] about Review of Muggle Tours for Harry Potter Fans & Giveaway
My UK Travel Bucket List for 2016
Hola chicos, I love travelling and especially visiting and exploring new places. Now that we are a family of 4, travelling abroad becomes a little more difficult to do. It can be quiteย expensive and takes a lot of planning with 2 young children. Last April we travelled to Peru to … [Read more...] about My UK Travel Bucket List for 2016
A Lovely Sunday Afternoon in Golders Hill Park
Hola chicos, on a recentย Sunday afternoon,ย we decided to go out of the house and have some fresh air. We had been at home all morning and were desperate to do something different and to get the girls out of the house. You are not going to believe how good it is sometimes to just … [Read more...] about A Lovely Sunday Afternoon in Golders Hill Park
Garfunkel’s Inaugural #LondonLegend Day
Hola chicos, Bella and I were invited to another amazing event! The beautiful people at Garfunkel'sย organised a full fun day out in London for a group of bloggers where we were taken to three of the most famous tourist attractions in London: Madame Tussauds, The Original Tour … [Read more...] about Garfunkel’s Inaugural #LondonLegend Day
Shrek’s Adventure London – Review
Hola chicos, there are so many good new attractions in and around London now it can beย hard to choose which one you should do. However, I canย certainly say that one of theย attractions that you and your kids should definitely not miss is the amazing and so entertainingย Shrek's … [Read more...] about Shrek’s Adventure London – Review
