Efteling,a fairytale theme park located in The Netherlands,is a wonderful destination for a short family break from the UKwith itsstorybookatmosphere, natural surroundings and enchanting attractions, thrilling rides and shows. I recently visited it with my 13-year old son Diego during a promotional press trip to mark the opening of a new attraction called Fabula, a…
Are you planning a fantastic holiday of fun in the sun? Alternatively, you might be considering booking a late trip to Lapland this festive season. If so, you need to think about how you’re going to pay for it.There are two main options here. You can either borrow and buy now or save and go at a later date. So, let’s explore the benefits and weaknesses of both possibilities to find the…
When I was 14 I went on a pilgrimage to Assisi (Umbria, Italy) with my aunt who was very keen to show me some of her volunteering work. I did not expect it to be fun, but I still have fond memories of that trip. When you are experiencing health issues, sometimes the best thing that you can do is to jet off and take a pilgrimage to make you feel better. While not every medical condition can be…
London Mums’ travel blogger from Italy, Rita Kobrak, has sent us lovely tips on how to spend Christmas in Tuscany.
Take advantage of the school holidays to go on a trip to Tuscany and let a local Tuscan chefprepare a delicious Tuscan Christmas lunch feast for you and your family to remember. No shopping, no cooking and no washing up! The fantastic food, the welcoming attitude…
We all know the potential financial strain a family holiday can put on the household finances, but there are things you can do to lessen the impact. For example, when you’re deciding the type of break you’d like, remember that all-inclusive holidays can save you money, because pretty much everything is included, so budgeting is much easier.
This is just one great way to save money…
Everyone should have a goal in life that they’re working towards. Something that helps to keep you motivated and on track. So why should that not be a nice holiday in the sun, even if the summer months for a lot of us have now been and are definitely starting to go. But there are some parts of the world that still have their blissful summers, so all is not lost just yet. But we’re sure…
For a family city break and Spanish holiday, Valencia is a great alternative to hipster and more expensive Barcelona.Together with my lovely London Mums’ reporter Laura Castelli, I recently went on a three-day trip to Valencia organised by Turismo Valencia, the local tourist board, to showcase the fun side of Spain’s third-largest city.We love Spain, and we always gladly go…
If you’ve already planned to go to Canada for your holidays, chances are you’ve already thought about setting money aside for it. Canada is full to the brim of exciting things to do, great places to go and by clicking here you’ll see some great places to stay.
Set Yourself a Budget
Whether you plan to head to the Canadian Rockies, Toronto or anywhere else in Canada, you’ll need to…
Saving money on your travel is a constant battle as there are a number of contributing factors that can raise the price. With a number of locations such as Paris and Romeor USA costing a small fortune, it may seem tempting to opt for reliable bad credit loans to cover the cost. However, these should be used for financial emergencies only. Therefore, alternative funding will be needed to…
There’s so much talk of digital detoxing these days. If you feel guilty of checking your work emails or social media messages on holidays, then you may want to read further. Smartphones allow us to carry entire computers around in our pockets, so it’s really hard to switch off completely.
Rather than spending your time off sitting indoors, watching television, organise a family holiday to…