We all know the potential financial strain a family holiday can put on the household finances, but there are things you can do to lessen the impact. For example, when you’re deciding the type of break you’d like, remember that all-inclusive holidays can save you money, because pretty much everything is included, so budgeting is much easier.
This is just one great way to save money, but…
Everyone should have a goal in life that they’re working towards. Something that helps to keep you motivated and on track. So why should that not be a nice holiday in the sun, even if the summer months for a lot of us have now been and are definitely starting to go. But there are some parts of the world that still have their blissful summers, so all is not lost just yet. But we’re sure that…
For a family city break and Spanish holiday, Valencia is a great alternative to hipster and more expensive Barcelona. Together with my lovely London Mums’ reporter Laura Castelli, I recently went on a three-day trip to Valencia organised by Turismo Valencia, the local tourist board, to showcase the fun side of Spain’s third-largest city. We love Spain, and we always gladly go back. This…
If you’ve already planned to go to Canada for your holidays, chances are you’ve already thought about setting money aside for it. Canada is full to the brim of exciting things to do, great places to go and by clicking here you’ll see some great places to stay.
Set Yourself a Budget
Whether you plan to head to the Canadian Rockies, Toronto or anywhere else in Canada, you’ll need to make…
Saving money on your travel is a constant battle as there are a number of contributing factors that can raise the price. With a number of locations such as Paris and Rome or USA costing a small fortune, it may seem tempting to opt for reliable bad credit loans to cover the cost. However, these should be used for financial emergencies only. Therefore, alternative funding will be needed to cover…
There’s so much talk of digital detoxing these days. If you feel guilty of checking your work emails or social media messages on holidays, then you may want to read further. Smartphones allow us to carry entire computers around in our pockets, so it’s really hard to switch off completely.
Rather than spending your time off sitting indoors, watching television, organise a family holiday to give…
Travelling with a baby or a toddler or both can be a daunting prospect, but it really doesn’t have to be stressful. Over the years I have travelled a lot with my now 13-year-old son Diego. Recently I have calculated that he has already been on at least 150 flights in the last 13 years. As a family, we have travelled all over the world and I am finally sharing some of my own tips for…
Paros is a popular Greek island in the Cyclades region and consists of many small fishing villages, picturesque bays, and different towns situated in the heart of the Aegean Sea. It is near to the other popular islands in the Cyclades region, including Santorini, Mykonos, and Naxos, so if you are staying in Paros then you will be in great company. Paros is a great combination of traditional…
Travelling is stressful. How stressful depends on the nature of the journey and your frame of mind. Taking children on a journey can be a recipe for increased levels of stress, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Travelling with children can also be an opportunity for fun, for new experiences and for learning.
Children pick up on your mood very quickly, if you are anxious and short…
If you have older children, a big question often arises; how do I keep them occupied all summer? Six weeks can seem like an incredibly long time for a parent. Unlike when they were younger, trying to find something that the whole family will enjoy becomes a lot harder. It’s not always as simple as taking a trip to the park every day or watching films, while these are good by the end of the first…