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
I’ve wanted to try a Collection Rivages campsite for ages. I love the branding and the style of their cabins and campsites. But did the reality match the expectations? Here are my thoughts after our stay at Sauvage Quiberon… First of all, my experience was somewhat tainted by a mistake that was partly on my … Read more
Costa Rica stole our hearts not just for its sloths and surf, but for its incredible accommodation scene. From treehouses to island glamping resorts and private nature reserves, there are some amazing places to stay in Costa Rica, and many welcome families with open arms. If, like us, you’re hunting for family stays that go … Read more
It’s no secret round here that my mind is often a wrestle between the pragmatic and the spiritual (remember that time I threw myself into a new-age wellness whirlwind in Bali?). While my scepticism is in healthy shape, I ultimately like to believe in something bigger. And when it comes to Ujusansa, woo-woo as it … Read more
Glamping in New England is ideal with gorgeous lakes, coast and woodland that beckon you outdoors. Camping is always an option, but if like me, you prefer a bit more comfort, these New England glamping sites are winners. They were among our favourite and most memorable stays on our New England road trip. Let us … Read more
We’ve just returned from a dream of a stay at Rosewood Yurt – the kind of trip that’s a tonic for the soul and feels like a rest even with little kids in tow. Starry skies, cosy mornings and days by the sea conspired for a perfect trip. Before I share all the details, I’m … Read more
We’ve teamed up with Host Unusual to bring you the low-down on 20 of the most unusual places to stay in the UK. There’s even a helicopter in there! Unusual Places to Stay: UK Edition What is Host Unusual? The brainchild of co-founders (and curious wanderers) Dawn Crawford and Alex Wilson, Host Unusual showcases some … Read more
Sitting in a wood-fired hot tub, surrounded by trees, and with a glass of prosecco in my hand – is there any better way to spend a rainy day? We’d dreamed of sunshine, but Wales delivered rain, and while reclining in that hot tub – warm, relaxed and invigorated – I realised it didn’t matter. … Read more
High in the hills of Motueka, just a short drive from the magnificent Abel Tasman National Park is an idyllic little eco-village, home to a community of people who have made the wilderness their home. We went to visit for a night, staying in a yurt that one of the families rents out. It was … Read more
I’m a little obsessed with what I call “tree seas” – a stretch of forest where you can gaze across the treetops and get lost in the expanse of green. It was a scene like that which inspired my trip to Brazil, and I was reminded of it again in New Zealand in the hills of Coromandel. In … Read more