Going on holiday with babies is one thing, but going on holiday with toddlers is an entirely different story! Once the little ones are independent enough to scurry off to discover new things, there are few things you need to think about it.
What to pack: Every family will be different, but there are a few things you need to take into consideration when you pack. Remember that you will not have…
Some might think of places like Vegas, Macau or Monte Carlo as adult only type holidays but the fact is there is plenty to do for families in these places.
Vegas is bordered by Arizona, home of the sublimely beautiful Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is one of the most awe inspiring geological anomalies in the world and one of the best ways to see it is via the mind blowing Skywalk…
If you’re thinking that Shanghai isn’t the most child-friendly destination in the world, then we’re here to prove you wrong! Clean, safe and full of culture, there’s plenty to see and do in this brilliantly vibrant city. A hybrid of Chinese traditions and up-to-the-minute modernisation, Shanghai is an excellent place to explore with no end of things to see and do. Check out our top…
Remember the famous Disney World TV advert, where children and adults stayed up all night before heading to the world famous theme park? Well, on the 24th May 2013, Disney World in Orlando is making that dream a reality by opening the resort for 24 hours straight. Marking the release of new film Monster’s University and the start of Memorial Weekend in the USA, families are promised a theme park…
What sort of teenager do you have? They are not all alike, although you may think they are, and don’t like to be boxed into or labelled. But having interviewed over 3000 teenagers and their parents over the past four years, travel author and journalist Sarah Tucker has discovered there are some traits you may recognise in your breed which may in turn help you to identify what type of holiday…
If you have young children and you’ve just entered the years where you have to take holidays in the school holidays only, it’s a bit of a rude awakening to discover just how much the prices go up during these times. And with schools being so strict about taking kids out of term time, you really don’t have much of a choice about when you take family holidays anymore.
But never fear! There…
New poll reveals the top UK attractions for a family day out this Easter. Nearly half of families think the Natural History Museum is the perfect day trip.
With Easter and the school holidays upon us, a new poll has revealed the top ten days out for families in the UK over the bank holiday weekend.
According to the survey of 1,010 parents conducted by Ffrees Family Finance that helps families…
In a little over four hours by car or five hours by train (eight if choose to take the exciting sleeper train) from London and you can be in the quintessential holiday destination of Cornwall. Yes, Londoners can reach the sandy Canvey Island beach in an hour but when it comes to family holidays in the UK, there are few better options than this south west region. With its enviably mild climate…
I was in Amsterdam recently and intrigued to find out what it would be like as a destination to take your children. True, it doesn’t have the most child-friendly reputation but I discovered it actually offers a lot in the way of entertainment. If the idea of Disneyland Paris fills you with dread then consider this short-haul alternative.
Getting Around
This may seem a strange subject to…
Let’s face it, prams and public transport can be a bit of a nightmare, but driving in and around London isn’t always a barrel of laughs either. Lots of parents – especially new parents – feel nervous about using buses and trains with their little ones. It can be claustrophobic, chaotic and extremely stressful, especially if you’re lugging about large prams, shopping and small children.