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
If you’ve spent any time at all on this blog, you’ll know I’m a New England fanatic, and Vermont is one of my favourite states. I mean it’s nearly all forest, which lays the foundations for a pretty magical place! And amid all those trees are some fabulous places to stay, including some exceptional Vermont … 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
The northern Cornish coast is one of my favourite spots in the UK – so much so that we even got married there. Eight years later, we’re just back from a gorgeous weekend, minutes from the site of our wedding. We went with two friends (my maid of honour and best man in fact!) 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
Vermont often feels like an idyll of decades past, when trees outnumbered bricks and the land was carpeted in forest. It’s a state known for its cheese, maple syrup, ice cream, skiing and, of course, its famous senator. But what’s there to do with kids in Vermont? For us, it was one of our favourite … Read more
Our guide to the coolest kid-friendly hotels in San Diego. From stylish San Diego family resorts to hip, boutique hotels, and unique Airbnbs, we have it covered. San Diego is one of those places that people want to move to (I’ve lost count of how many people have told me this dream!). It’s among the … Read more