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Our Weekend At Knoll House Hotel In Studland Dorset – Part 1

amomentwithfranca · 18 December 2018 · 47 Comments

A couple of weeks ago we were invited to stay at Knoll House Hotel in Dorset for a couple of nights. We have not been in this part of Dorset before so we were really excited. It is about 2 to 3 hours drive from London. We left on a Friday and came back on a Sunday. The day when … [Read more...] about Our Weekend At Knoll House Hotel In Studland Dorset – Part 1

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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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Why Visit Cutty Sark in London?

amomentwithfranca · 17 October 2018 · 34 Comments

We love visiting attractions, especially in London which is were we are based. A week ago we visited the Cutty Sark which is located in Greenwich. We have been in Greenwich before and we have passed by this attraction but we have never been inside before. It was a great … [Read more...] about Why Visit Cutty Sark in London?

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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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Flight Delayed or Cancelled? These Tips Will Help

amomentwithfranca · 11 July 2018 · 13 Comments

Is there anything more likely to ruin a vacation or trip, than a delayed or cancelled flight? Whether you were trying to save money on your family vacation and your connecting flight got cancelled, or you're staring at a "DELAYED" sign after a long business trip, the first thing … [Read more...] about Flight Delayed or Cancelled? These Tips Will Help

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Warwick Castle Glamping In The New Kings Luxury Tents

amomentwithfranca · 3 July 2018 · 39 Comments

I am not really a camping person but if you ask me to go glamping I would happily say YES! :-) That is why when we were invited by the lovely people at Warwick Castle to try their new premium glamping tents, I of course agreed! We have not been to Warwick Castle before, so it was … [Read more...] about Warwick Castle Glamping In The New Kings Luxury Tents

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Our Weekend At Rookley Country Park On The Isle Of Wight

amomentwithfranca · 22 June 2018 · 23 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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10 Reasons Why You Should Get An Adult Micro Scooter

amomentwithfranca · 25 April 2018 · 34 Comments

Since my daughters have had scooters, I always wondered what it would be like to get an adult scooter. I see them so happy and free when they are using theirs that I wanted to experience that same feeling too! Micro kindly sent me an adult scooter to try and you are not going to … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Why You Should Get An Adult Micro Scooter

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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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10 Great Reasons To Visit Kauai Island In Hawaii

amomentwithfranca · 7 March 2018 · 27 Comments

In this post, I am writing about why you should visit Kauai Island in Hawaii. I have mentioned several times on my blog that I love travelling! As well as writing about places which I have visited, I also occasionally like to cover places or destinations that I would love to … [Read more...] about 10 Great Reasons To Visit Kauai Island In Hawaii

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Explore The Adventures In Norfolk – Guest Post

amomentwithfranca · 1 March 2018 · 5 Comments

This is a guest post written by Kelly-Anne from Mimi Rose And Me called “Explore The Adventures In Norfolk”. If you are planning to visit Norfolk and you would like suggestions of places to visit with your little ones, you will find this post very useful. You can learn more about … [Read more...] about Explore The Adventures In Norfolk – Guest Post

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Top Family Days Out in Surrey – Guest Post

amomentwithfranca · 22 February 2018 · 5 Comments

This is a guest post written by the lovely Rebecca from All About You Blog called “Top Family Days Out in Surrey”. If you are planning to visit Surrey and you would like suggestions of places to visit with your little ones, you will find this post very useful.  If you would like … [Read more...] about Top Family Days Out in Surrey – Guest Post

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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 · 20 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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Madeira – Discovering The World’s Leading Island Destination – Part Two

amomentwithfranca · 3 January 2018 · 37 Comments

We really had an amazing time. You are probably here after reading my previous blog post, Madeira - Discovering The World’s Leading Island Destination - Part One.  This second post is about the remaining attractions and activities that we did during our trip to Madeira as well as … [Read more...] about Madeira – Discovering The World’s Leading Island Destination – Part Two

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