The classic characterisation of Disneyland versus Disney California Adventure is that California Adventure is aimed more at grown-ups whereas Disneyland is perfect for little kids. But this is a bit too black and white as there’s lots in both parks for kids and adults alike – and our 2 and 5 year-olds loved Disney California … Read more
Close your eyes and imagine a charming New England town set beside the sea. Think historic wooden buildings, characterful mom and pop shops, and a marina filled with boats. For us, this is Camden, Maine. Set on the Maine coast beside Penobscot Bay, Camden is a popular summer vacation spot that stole our hearts on … Read more
New England is one of our top recommended places for a family vacation. We had the time of our lives there on our epic New England road trip, falling in love with the small town communities, wild nature and coastal charm. We loved travelling all over New England, but it’s also a perfect place for … Read more
Charleston has an exciting hotel scene that makes creative use of its bounty of historic buildings. For me, the architecture was a big draw to the city and I spent my time there taking endless photos of my next dream house, finding new charms on every street. And Charleston’s hotels offer the opportunity to actually … Read more
By now, you know how much I love New England, and Southern Maine was one of the first spots that stole my heart. It’s a gorgeous area of quaint and colourful coastal towns, sandy beaches and rugged cliffs – in other words, it’s the perfect place to take a vacation. And don’t people know it, … Read more
Maine has quickly become one of our top recommendations for a stateside family trip. From unspoiled beaches to mountain peaks and foodie cities, the north-eastern state has plenty of charms and no end of fun things to do. We’ve put together a guide to the best places to vacation in Maine, including Acadia, Portland and … Read more
Maine took me by surprise. I know it’s well known in the USA as one of the best summer spots (a Maine vacation is iconic!), but in the UK, it flies under the radar in favour of other big hitters like Florida and California. You could say the same for the whole of New England … Read more
We love Chicago and how it feels like stepping into scenes from our favourite TV shows and movies. Any Good Fight fans out there?! We’ve written a full guide to all the best things to do in Chicago with kids, and this post is all about the best and coolest places to stay in Chicago … Read more
To be honest, I was worried Phuket would be the epitome of over tourism in Thailand – but, while I prefer the smaller islands, like Koh Lanta and Koh Phangan, Phuket still has a lot to offer, and it’s certainly one of the easiest places to travel in Thailand. If you’re heading that way and … Read more
Every Seattle hotel blog post I read is filled with soulless chain hotels, especially when it comes to Seattle family hotels, but that really doesn’t have to be the way! There’s an ever-expanding scene of creative and unique places to stay in Seattle, and many welcome families. Just because you’re travelling with kids doesn’t mean you … Read more