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A long weekend in Marrakech Morocco

How to spend a long weekend in Marrakech, Morocco

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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Airport compensation for flight delay

Are we nearly boarding yet? Dealing with flight delays on your family holiday

Travelling with children is always an adventure. Sometimes it’s a fun adventure, like discovering an unexpected playground at a motorway service station. More often it’s the other kind, the one where you’re balancing a toddler on one hip, a bag of melted snacks on the other, and someone is loudly announcing they need the toilet right now when you’ve just

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Haven Perran Sands Review dog friendly

A last minute dog friendly holiday in Cornwall: Haven Perran Sands, Perranporth review

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

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dog friendly uk holidays and staycations

A quick guide to dog-friendly family holidays in the UK

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

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weekend 48 hours in Budapest

48 hours (or so) in Budapest, Hungary: Another crap travel guide

I took most of these photos of Budapest myself druing our weekend there – but a couple of them I nabbed from Unsplash. You can tell which ones because they’re actually good and I’m not in them. Howdy, and a very warm welcome to the first blog post I’ve written whilst in my forties. I was planning to do one

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Capfun La Route Blanche holiday park review

Review of Campings Capfun La Route Blanche holiday park, Bréville-sur-Mer, Normandy

This Campings Capfun La Route Blanche holiday park review is entirely my own opinion and not paid for or endorsed in any way. After a fairly successful group trip to Bluestone last year, my partner and I decided that we would try taking our kids abroad for a family holiday in 2023. Obviously with six of us flights become very

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mogan gran canaria The best destinations for dream holidays in Gran Canaria, in Spain.

Best Destinations for Dream Holidays in Gran Southern Canaria

This is a collaborative post: Gran Canaria is a breath-taking island nestled in the Atlantic Ocean, offering a perfect blend of stunning landscapes, golden beaches, and vibrant culture for solo travellers, couples and family groups. This Spanish gem boasts a plethora of idyllic destinations that are sure to make your dream holiday a reality. This post explores the southern part

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Picking a holiday with kids? Consider Tenerife for a family friendly holiday

Collaborative post. All images copyright Jamie, Daddy & Dad. According to surprising new research, despite the cost of living crisis the majority of Brits are still planning trips overseas this year. And who can blame them? After years of travel restrictions due to lockdown and what’s felt like the coldest, longest winter ever, who doesn’t want a bit of sunshine?

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The top 5 best locations for your short break in the UK

This is a collaborative post: Whether your next short break is with your family, a romantic getaway, or simply so you can get some fresh countryside air with your pooch, this article will explain some of the best locations for your spring breaks UK.  The UK has some of the most beautiful sights to offer, and by choosing the perfect

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How to make the most of a weekend city break to Amsterdam

How to make the most of a weekend city break to Amsterdam

Having last travelled to Amsterdam just over a year ago, I’m currently planning a trip back for 2023. Aside from a nice river cruise I didn’t really get the classic tourist stuff done last time, preferring to wander along the canals, and eat. A lot. Also, between you and I, I wasn’t particularly organised and didn’t look up what I

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