Posts Tagged ‘Travel with kids’

The Beatles tour in London

Dec 17 2012
Photo of the Beatles near the President hotel London

I have never been able to answer the question ‘what’s your favorite Beatles’ song?’, not for lack of knowledge of the Fab Four but rather because I love all their songs and one way or another they all remind me to different people or aspects of my life. Who doesn’t like the Beatles anyway? I don’t think there is a single person in this world who dislikes them. Well, you might think that Liverpool is the main city to visit if you are a Beatles fan but actually London is equally important if not more important. And after 15 years living in this amazing Capital, I have finally realised that I don’t know it as well as I thought I did.

So with this in mind, I booked myself and my family (including my 6 year old son) to the Beatles tour via GoSeeDo.com without knowing what to expect.

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A family break to Cornwall

Dec 14 2012

In a little over four hours by car or five hours by train (eight if choose to take the exciting sleeper train) from London and you can be in the quintessential holiday destination of Cornwall. Yes, Londoners can reach the sandy Canvey Island beach in an hour but when it comes to family holidays in the UK, there are few better options than this south west region. With its enviably mild climate, picture postcard beaches and family fun all year round, the drive south west is definitely worth it. Once you arrive in Cornwall you’ll find a wealth of attractions sure to please Mum, Dad and children of all ages.

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Travel with kids: Visit Amsterdam for the weekend! With the kids..?

Nov 26 2012

I was in Amsterdam recently and intrigued to find out what it would be like as a destination to take your children. True, it doesn’t have the most child-friendly reputation but I discovered it actually offers a lot in the way of entertainment. If the idea of Disneyland Paris fills you with dread then consider this short-haul alternative.

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COMPANIONSHIP, KIDS AND FINANCES – FAMILIES USE CARS TO PLAN FUTURES AND CONFESS FEARS

Oct 23 2012

Family car trips are fast becoming the location for ‘quality time’, as families use car journeys as an opportunity to spend time with their loved ones, reveal their worries and make plans according to the recent Secret Lives of Cars research.

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Top Tips for Mums Travelling Around London

Oct 06 2012

Let’s face it, prams and public transport can be a bit of a nightmare, but driving in and around London isn’t always a barrel of laughs either. Lots of parents – especially new parents – feel nervous about using buses and trains with their little ones. It can be claustrophobic, chaotic and extremely stressful, especially if you’re lugging about large prams, shopping and small children. Here are a few tips on how to make getting around that bit easier, so you feel more confident getting out and about with your kids.

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