When you start researching a long haul trip there are certain destinations that jump out at you from every brochure and travel guide….must-see places that are well and truly established on the tourist trail. But what about the lesser known, hidden gems? I’ve been exploring some of the more exotic places that Destination2 offer in…
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Planning for your First Family Camping Trip
Read moreA camping trip is a fun activity to do as a family and can be a great way to spend some time together. More affordable than staying in a hotel or even a caravan, camping is great for families who are on a budget. A successful camping trip relies on being prepared and having everything…
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Educational Holidays: Making the most of learning opportunities through family travel
Read moreWhen it comes to getting away with the family, the majority of us focus as much on education as we do on quality time. Even a seemingly innocent trip to the swimming pools of Spain has a lesson or two to teach your kids. Just interacting with children from different countries provides the opportunity to…
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Dreaming of the Perfect Family Beach Break this Summer with Holiday Gems
Read moreWith the arrival of this long awaited warmer weather I find my thoughts drifting towards plans for the Summer. As much as I love a staycation there’s nothing like heading off on a short haul, family break with the guarantee of daily sunshine and perfect beach weather. I’ve recently discovered Holiday Gems who offer great value…
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Glen Orchard Holiday Park: The perfect base for exploring the New Forest & Jurassic Coast
Read moreSleeps: (Based on a stay in Hardley) 6 Price: From £310 / week Location: New Milton, Dorset Glen Orchard Holiday Park is a small, family run caravan park on the Hampshire and Dorset border. With just 16 static holiday homes Glen Orchard has a very intimate and friendly feel with owners, Loraine and Jim Whittle…
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Bucket List Family Adventures
Read moreWhen you’re travelling with kids, it’s usually better to keep them busy and in constant state of wonder than it is to expect them to spend all of their time chilling on the beach, even if that’s really what you want to do, which is why you can’t really go wrong with a family adventure…
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Tips for Planning a Family Trip to Australia
Read moreAustralia was made for family holidays what with its extremely diverse landscapes, an emphasis on outdoor adventures and its friendly people. However, it does have its downsides too – it’s a long journey to make, and there are often long distances to travel between attractions. That shouldn’t, however, put you off because it IS a…
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The Forge: Brand New Glamping Site in North Wales
Read moreThis newly opened Glamping site in North Wales looks just perfect! The Forge encourages guests to switch off from their busy, digital lives to embrace the outdoors. Making the most of the sites stunning location in Corwen in North Wales hosts Jamie & Sheena offer a wide range of on site activities including wild food…
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Review: The Warwick Knight at The Glamping Orchard in Gloucestershire.
Read moreThe Warwick Knight at the Glamping Orchard Sleeps: 4 (2 adults, 2 children) Price: From £95 / night Location: Longney, Gloucestershire The Glamping Orchard is a working farm in the Severn Valley. Guests can enjoy a taster of farm life whilst staying in a stunning 1950’s converted caravan or pretty bell tent, Belle. We were…
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Destination Vineyards in Sussex: Tours, Food and Accommodation
Read moreWe recently visited Oxney Organic Vineyard to stay in one of their farm cottages. I was fascinated by the tour of their vineyard and really impressed with the range of services they offered on the Estate, from themed dining to Glamping breaks in their pretty shepherd huts set right amongst the vines. Our visit led…
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Interview with Melissa Mountford Founder of Melon Holidays: A New Way of Holidaying for Solo Parents
Read moreAre you, or do you know anyone who is a single parent who struggles to holiday on their own with the kids? I’ve recently come across a new travel company, Melon Holidays who offer holidays for single parents in family friendly locations throughout the UK & Europe. They aim to give single-parent families the experience…
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Oxney Organic Estate: Holiday Accomodation & Vineyard
Read moreOdiam Barn Holiday Cottages Sleeps: The Little Barn & The Long Barn sleep 4, The Old Barn sleeps 6 Price: From £550 / week Location: Stone Cum Ebony, Tenterden, Kent Odiam Barns are a set of three beautifully renovated holiday cottages located on a working farm in the rural village of Stone Cum Ebony near…
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Food Poisoning whilst Travelling: How to avoid it, what to do when it happens & real life horror stories.
Read moreWhen you’ve been looking forward to a holiday or travel experience for weeks, maybe months it can come as a huge blow to spend a significant chunk of your break confined to the bathroom with a serious case of food poisoning. Sadly it happens. It happens a lot. The combination of unsanitary preparation and storage…
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Simpson Travel: Inspiration for the Perfect Family Holiday
Read moreHolidays are such an important element of the annual family calendar. It’s the one time of the year where routine, rules and deadlines are happily forgotten and children and grown ups embrace adventures together. I love that our children get to see a different side to their parents and the family has a communal chance…
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New Glamping Sites, Accommodation & Services across England and France 2018
Read more2018 looks set to be a huge year for Glamping. Recent years have seen a steady growth in popularity of this stress-free and luxurious version of camping. The success of Glamping has in no doubt been helped along by an increase in the appeal of holidaying in the UK. Brexit, expensive package holidays in the…
