We’ve just come back from a very different holiday to the usual Bridges and Balloons style. While we normally spend ages creating individual, bespoke itineraries, often road trips, filled with unique places to stay, this time it was all done for us. We went on a classic package holiday. We were invited by Jet2 … Read more
California’s Pacific Coast Highway is the stuff of dreams. It’s one of the world’s most iconic road trips, and one of my all-time favourites. I could never tire of the views and sensations as you wind your way along the coast, driving the PCH, taking in those epic views, and discovering everything from cute towns … Read more
Mendocino is a place I had a feeling about before I got there. I knew next to nothing about it, but somehow the name and the vague mutterings I’d gathered from TV shows had conjured something magical in my mind: a place I longed to go. No doubt I’d heard the words ‘bohemian Californian beach … Read more
Perhaps one of the most overlooked areas of California, especially for those outside the States, is the gorgeous Shasta Cascade region, also known as Upstate CA. Home to some of the state’s most epic nature, including Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen Volcanic Park, it was a highlight of our California road trip and our drive … Read more
We finished our California road trip with a visit to Tuolumne County, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect end to what was already an epic trip. It turns out Tuolumne CA is the perfect place for a family vacation. And it’s now my number one recommendation for people who want to take a … Read more
Our guide to the best things to do in Sacramento with kids. Sacramento often gets overshadowed by its more famous sisters, LA and San Francisco, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth visiting. The capital of California offers a much more laid-back, non-touristy experience of California city life. And it’s the perfect place to include … Read more
We fell in love with Yolo County, a lesser-known area of California that feels like it’s on the brink of being the next big thing in California tourism. With charming towns, a forward-thinking university, and a huge bounty of agricultural land that’s giving rise to all sorts of experiential farm experiences, it offers a perfectly … Read more
Surrounded by forests, lakes, islands and mountain peaks, nature is king in Seattle. But it’s also a place that has spawned some of the world’s most successful companies, like Amazon, Microsoft and Starbucks. The city of contrasts makes for an excellent city break. And with world-class museums and things to do, it’s also a fantastic … Read more
San Diego has to be one of the USA’s best family destinations. From the world-famous San Diego Zoo to the beaches to Legoland, there’s enough to keep kids entertained for weeks. Add to that sunny skies and a laidback vibe, and you have a perfect, and fairly easy, family trip. Here’s our guide to the … Read more
It’s well known that I love cakes, but pastries come a close second, or maybe they’re even first. It really depends on the day. Needless to say, I’ve made it my mission to hunt down the best pastries in Bristol. Only freshly baked does it, so this also doubles as a list of the best … Read more