Sagrada Familia Barcelona
City Breaks, Spain

Visiting Barcelona with teens – a 3 night itinerary

Day 1: Gothic Quarter & Montjuïc Starting in the Eixample district, transversing through Plaça Catalunya and the Gothic Quarter before reaching the waterfront at the Columbus Monument, La Rambla de Catalunya weaves through the heart of central Barcelona. Lined with cafes and shops and full of quirky street entertainers, it has a vibrant energy and attracts… Continue reading Visiting Barcelona with teens – a 3 night itinerary

Boats and view of mountains and Mallorca coastline
Beach Breaks, City Breaks, Spain, Summer holidays

How to spend 7 nights in Mallorca

Sandy beaches, beautiful mountain villages, boat trips with snorkelling and breathtaking coastal drives, topped off with waterparks for the kids, Mallorca has everything for family summer holiday. We based ourselves in Soller on the northwestern coast and for me this has to be one of the most scenic parts of the island. With the Tramuntana… Continue reading How to spend 7 nights in Mallorca

La Concha Beach with a view of the old town and Mount Urgell, San Sebastian
Beach Breaks, City Breaks, Spain, Summer holidays

Two days in San Sebastian

A flying visit but ideal for experiencing the highlights of this charming coastal city. Day 1: Tapas lunch and a relaxing afternoon at La Perla Spa Arriving at lunchtime, we stopped for a lovely lunch at the lively and bustling Casa Valles Restaurant. Traditional tapas dishes with an array of mouth-watering pintxos perfect with a… Continue reading Two days in San Sebastian

Grsnd Central Station NYC
America, City Breaks, long haul holidays

5 nights in New York with teens – Day 5: Tour of NYC TV and movie locations, a museum visit, shopping and the Empire State Building

Our last day was spent using up our subway ticket and whizzing around Manhattan to find the locations from some of our favourite TV shows and films. First up was a delicious breakfast at NYC Bagel and Coffee House, Chelsea serving plenty of breakfast options in addition to a wide range of bagels and fillings.… Continue reading 5 nights in New York with teens – Day 5: Tour of NYC TV and movie locations, a museum visit, shopping and the Empire State Building

The Bushwick Collective
America, City Breaks, long haul holidays

5 nights in New York with teens – Day 4: Brooklyn Bridge, Dumbo, Williamsburg and The Bushwick Collective, Summit One Vanderbilt

Keep a day free to explore Brooklyn. We only touched the surface but it was great to get a feel for this trendy district of New York which was a total contrast to the high rises of Manhattan. Start your day with a walk across Brooklyn Bridge for the most incredible views of the Manhattan… Continue reading 5 nights in New York with teens – Day 4: Brooklyn Bridge, Dumbo, Williamsburg and The Bushwick Collective, Summit One Vanderbilt

America, City Breaks, long haul holidays

5 nights in New York with teens – Day 3: Staten Island Ferry, Battery Park, Financial District, Chelsea Market, The High Line and Hudson Yards

With lovely sunny spring weather, we strolled from Midtown into Chelsea which has a slightly more residential feel to it. The Grey Dog is a trendy eatery popular with locals for brunch and it set us up for another day of sightseeing. Then on to the subway to make our way south for the Staten… Continue reading 5 nights in New York with teens – Day 3: Staten Island Ferry, Battery Park, Financial District, Chelsea Market, The High Line and Hudson Yards

Oculus Center New York
America, City Breaks, long haul holidays

5 nights in New York with teens – Day 2: 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Oculus Center and an ice hockey game

I had mixed feelings about visiting the 9/11 Memorial & Museum as it felt somehow strange to have a tourist attraction out of something so deeply sad and harrowing but I guess like many places around the world, they are created to serve as a reminder and to ensure the tragic events are never forgotten. … Continue reading 5 nights in New York with teens – Day 2: 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Oculus Center and an ice hockey game

Times Square New York
America, City Breaks, long haul holidays

5 nights in New York with teens – Day 1: Times Square, Central Park and Roosevelt Island

After visiting years ago as a couple, it was great to go back to New York with our teenagers and spending 5 nights here meant we could take our time and experience the different corners of this fabulous metropolis. Getting from JFK airport to Manhattan Straight from the terminal, you can hop on the AirTrain… Continue reading 5 nights in New York with teens – Day 1: Times Square, Central Park and Roosevelt Island

Alcazar de Sevilla
Autumn Breaks, City Breaks, Spain, Uncategorized, Winter Breaks

Visiting Seville with teenagers – a 4 night itinerary

We’ve just returned from a sunny stay in Seville for October half term. It was an excellent choice for a city break with teenagers with enough to keep them engaged in between visiting some of the stunning architecture Andalucía has to offer. After finding some bargain BA flights (with terrible departure times), we decided on… Continue reading Visiting Seville with teenagers – a 4 night itinerary

Piazza del Plebiscito
City Breaks, Italy, Uncategorized

Top things to do in Naples

This city has a crazy energy and a true love of football (the streets were literally covered in blue after a premiership win). It has a raw, unpolished charm unlike anywhere else we’ve visited in Italy. Often overlooked with tourists heading straight for the more glamorous towns on the coast, it’s definitely worth a visit… Continue reading Top things to do in Naples