Eurocamp alternatives: family camping holidays that do things a little differently. Eurocamp is a rite of passage for many families – and for good reason. It’s easy, sociable, packed with things to do, and can make family holidays feel wonderfully low effort. For plenty of people, it’s exactly what they want from a summer break … Read more
Get a 30% discount and win a £300 prize for the UK’s best family travel event of the year! Surf simulators, a giant zip line, parkour, pickleball, a planetarium, soft play, mini golf, and the list goes on! You can even tour the England rugby team’s changing room! All this and more is part of … Read more
Lapland prices span a huge spectrum. You can do it somewhat affordably with apartment rentals, self-catering and a handful of key activities, or go full luxury and enter the world of glass igloos, private Santa meetings and luxe wilderness lodges. And of course there’s the middle way, balancing value stays with a handful of unforgettable … Read more
Your complete guide to creating a magical, stress-free Lapland trip with kids. If Lapland is on your family travel wish list, I can confirm it’s every bit as magical as you imagine. Frozen forests, reindeer trotting through the snow, cosy cabins lit by twinkling lights, and the real-life Santa waiting to greet wide-eyed little ones. … Read more
Meeting Santa in Lapland is one of those childhood dreams that feels almost mythic, and it’s one that tops many family bucket lists. But once you start planning that dream Lapland trip, it quickly becomes clear that there isn’t just one way to meet Santa there. From free walk-in encounters to carefully choreographed forest journeys … Read more
Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland is known as the official home of Santa Claus – and it’s one of the most talked-about stops on a Lapland itinerary. But what exactly is it, and is it worth visiting? My pre-research painted it as a Marmite experience: a place some people love and others are keen … Read more
The Northern Lights Village Searching for Santa experience has become known as the gold standard for visiting Santa in Lapland. But is it as good as it looks? And is it worth the hefty price tag? I deliberated heavily over whether or not to do it on our trip to Lapland, doing plenty of research, … Read more
The first time I had to pack for an extreme cold weather trip, I felt like I was learning a different language. While there are lots of Lapland packing tips online, it still felt like there was a lot to get my head around in terms of exactly what to bring and how much. I … Read more
The stretch of coast just north of Newquay has given rise to a collection of some of Cornwall’s – if not the UK’s – most stylish family hotels. But which one is the best? We’ve stayed at all three, so here’s my guide to how to choose the one that’s best for you. Here’s my … Read more
St.Ives has been on my bucket list for years – the idea of a charming artsy surf town is one that obviously beckoned. But it took until my fourth decade to finally get there. Thankfully, the long wait was worth it. Parking issues aside, it’s a dream of a holiday destination for adults and kids … Read more