Anyone who has tried to organise a holiday for three families knows the maths gets ugly fast. Book a mid-range London hotel for two adults and two kids and you’re often looking at £150-£200 a night per room once you add breakfast. Multiply that by three family rooms for a long weekend and you’re well past £1,500 before anyone’s left the car park and that’s
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Anyone who has tried to herd two overtired children, three suitcases and a pushchair through a London station at 5am knows the truth. Getting to the airport is often harder than the flight itself. Stansted sits roughly 40 miles north east of central London, out in the Essex countryside, and that distance can feel enormous when you are travelling with little ones.
The good news? With a bit of…
Most people assume a luxury family holiday means five-star resorts and fancy dinners, but the truth is kids don’t care about any of that. Real luxury, especially travelling with children, is simpler: it’s finding a place where parents can relax while the kids stay happy. If you’re on a beach holiday in Mallorca, that place is Palma Aquarium.
At first glance it might look…
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Join the wave of digital nomads and expats who are migrating from their home countries to embark upon the unique experience of living abroad. In this post-covid world, people are more eager and flexible than ever to be able to work from another country, and a…
The bags are zipped, the snacks are packed, and you’re feeling quietly triumphant because everyone is wearing at least one sock. Then someone announces they’ve lost the other one. Somewhere between that and the airport gate, you start to wonder whether a winter break with children was optimism, bravery, or a mild lapse in judgment. And yet, something about snowy mountains makes families keep…
Every summer, without fail, I pack my sunhat, notebook, and boundless curiosity and head straight for Tuscia – one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. My destination? Bolsena, a postcard-perfect village perched on the shores of the mesmerising Lake Bolsena, the largest volcanic lake in Europe.
It’s my happy place, my creative recharge station, and quite literally, my writing sanctuary. I always…
There’s something magical about a family road trip, the open road, endless playlists, and the promise of new memories just around the corner. But let’s be honest, the packing part can feel like a marathon. Between making sure everyone’s outfits are sorted, snacks are prepped, and the car is organised, even the most seasoned parents can feel overwhelmed. The good news? With a few innovative…
If you’re considering a break away in the countryside, the Lake District is a great choice. Luxury Lake District hotels offer a unique blend of elegance, comfort and nature, ensuring that those who opt to stay there will experience the perfect retreat. You might opt for a hotel nestled in the picturesque countryside or overlooking a serene lake; any of these hotels has the kind of amenities that…
When you picture going away, does your mind instantly go to sandy beaches or busy cities? You are not alone in this, and it’s no surprise considering both are amongst the most popular ways to travel. But, there are other ways to travel, and certain types of holidays are gaining momentum, with more people opting to do something different, instead of the same breakaway that they do every…
As many parts of the world experience prolonged heatwaves, soaring temperatures aren’t just uncomfortable for drivers – they can wreak havoc on cars. From tyres and batteries to fuel systems and cooling components, extreme heat exposes weaknesses that might otherwise go unnoticed. Even so, many of the “facts” drivers believe about hot weather and cars simply aren’t true. With…