We’re experts at buying gifts for kids who love to travel! Our little explorers give us ideas every day. And our travels as a family have given us loads of inspiration for practical and entertaining gifts that kids love. From useful kids travel bags to travel games the whole family can enjoy, here’s our ultimate … Read more
Truth be told, before visiting San Antonio, Texas, it wasn’t even on my radar as a vacation destination, let alone on my bucket list. But this charming, culture-filled city ended up becoming one of my favourite places in the USA. It’s unlike anywhere else I’ve ever been before – a distinctly American city but with … Read more
San Antonio has become one of our favourite cities in the USA. It’s among the most unique, and certainly one of the most underrated, U.S. destinations. And it’s also great for families. From experiencing Tex-Mex culture to visiting world class galleries and exciting theme parks, there are plenty of San Antonio kids activities and family … Read more
Steve and I are huge Harry Potter fans, and now Otis and Arlo have joined the family obsession. So of course our trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando was a huge highlight of the trip. And before that, Steve and I had been to the California edition at Universal Studios … Read more
Sitting on La Concha beach while the kids play happily in the waves with the Old Town as their backdrop, I wondered if this might be Europe’s most family-friendly city break. San Sebastian/Donostia has long been a bucket list destination for foodies, but its compact size, beachside location and Spanish welcome for kids, means it … Read more
There’s a reason France is the most touristed country in the world, and it’s not just because of Paris. Beyond the capital, the country has some of the world’s most varied landscapes, from mountains to lakes, to sand dunes to sea. And the history and culture add a layer of charm that makes it rightly … Read more
Annecy, often called the Venice of the Alps, is one of those magical destinations where you wonder why it isn’t more famous. Backed by the Alps and on the edge of the spectacular Lake Annecy, the colourful Savoie town is almost unbelievably picture perfect. It’s the epitome of a fairytale destination. We spent time there … Read more
France’s Atlantic coast is a land of surf, wineries, remote islands, picturesque vacation towns and elegant cities, which all make for an incredible road trip. We spent a few weeks, driving the coast and weaving inland for vineyards and time in the cities. It’s yet another part of France that wowed us From the Basque … Read more
France gives a lot when it comes to charm, but perhaps the most idyllic of all its regions is Provence and the Côte d’Azur. From the coastal towns of the French Riviera to its lavender fields, hilltop towns and the natural wonders of the Verdon Gorge and Calanque National Park, Provence is a road trip … Read more
A morning run through the vineyards, breakfast buffet on the terrace and a laidback pool day in the shadow of a wine chateau that looks straight from a Disney tale. Add a forest picnic, game of pétanque and evening BBQ, and you have a luxurious family holiday of dreams. Doesn’t it sound idyllic? We thought … Read more