We love to travel and go on days out, and that kind of thing can be found in this section.
I went to Majorca for a week and accidentally came back healthier, which was not the plan at all. The plan was to lie in the sun, read books, eat far too much and drink enough wine that I could win the All Inclusive. Instead, I couldn’t poo and I didn’t like the wine, so I spent a week eating
A week in Majorca where almost nothing went wrong Read More >>
We have just returned from four nights at John Fowler’s Combe Martin Beach Holiday Park in North Devon, which cost less than £400 for a Gold caravan and a dog and because I have a whole travel category on this site, and barely go anywhere these days, I’m going to tell you all about it. I found a £50 discount
John Fowler Combe Martin: Dog friendly holiday park review Read More >>
In an attempt to keep the January blues at bay, my boyfriend and I booked a short city break to Marrakech. We left Gatwick early on Thursday afternoon and got back on Sunday, which doesn’t seem like enough time to visit Africa really, but was unquestionably better than staying in the UK to face freezing rain. The flights between Gatwick
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Summer holidays with kids are always a mix of optimism (“we’ll make memories!”) and reality (“we’ll make memories, mostly of whinging”). When I saw that the Portsmouth Fringe Festival was happening for the first time this year, thanks to Porstmouth Hub, on 26th July and 3rd August, I thought: why not? A family day out, lots of activities, and, crucially,
A Day Out at Portsmouth Fringe Festival 2025 Read More >>
We received tickets for the Alcotraz London prison cocktail bar experience in exchange for this review but words and pictures are my own. After lunch on Saturday (and a brief recovery period from some spicy Goan monkfish and excellent lentil daal at Dishoom), we headed across town for something a little different. And by different I mean… we got thrown
Locked and liquored up: A boozy afternoon at Alcotraz, London Read More >>
Note: This Perran Sands review is entirely my own words and in no way connected to or sponsored by Haven. It got to Sunday afternoon before the last full week of the holidays, and the kids were due back from their dads. It struck me that we had absolutely no plans for the week – aside from a little bit
A last minute dog friendly holiday in Cornwall: Haven Perran Sands, Perranporth review Read More >>
Planning a summer holiday is so exciting – you start dreaming about lying on warm sand, feeling the sun on your face, sipping a cocktail, and it helps the dreary cold days to slip by that little bit faster. Of course, dreaming about it for so long – and paying lots of money for it, of course – means that
Five steps for avoiding holiday disasters Read More >>
Disclaimer: We received complimentary tickets for Blenheim Palace Adventure Playground to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. We last went to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire in the summer to review the Paddington Lo-Commotion Experience which was notable because, despite being the middle of July, we had absolutely torrential weather to deal with. The February half term
A review of the new Blenheim Palace Adventure Playground for kids Read More >>
This is a collaborative post: As the allure of travel beckons, many pet owners face the dilemma of leaving their four-legged companions behind. However, with the rise of dog-friendly family accommodation and attractions, embarking on a ‘staycation‘ (or family holiday) in the UK with your furry friend has never been more appealing. If you’re new to the world of dog-friendly
A quick guide to dog-friendly family holidays in the UK Read More >>
This is a collaborative post: England’s capital, with its magical charm and rich history, transforms into a winter wonderland during the Christmas season. From dazzling lights to festive markets, there are a plethora of Christmas London events this year (2023) to make your holiday season truly memorable. Here are the top five Christmas events in London for 2023: 1. Walk
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