A travel loving family with lots of adventures to share
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
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
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
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
Leaving the family behind this time, I’ve just spent three fantastic nights in the cool kite surfing town of Tarifa. A weekend break in Tarifa is ideal with both friends, family and kids and we all fell in love with this soulful Spanish town on the most southerly tip of Europe. Day 1: Playa de… Continue reading A weekend break in Tarifa
As soon as Christmas is over, I can't wait to start planning my next trip and these cold, dark days definitely leave me longing for some warm sunshine. Europe in the spring can be tricky if you want to swim in the sea or lounge by the pool but visiting a city close to the… Continue reading Top family holidays for spring sun
We love experiencing wildlife whilst travelling and it is such an important part of our holiday. Of course, the best thing is watching animals in their natural habitat, creating lasting memories for us all but taking time out from a bustling city to visit a zoo or aquarium, can be great too. Joining tours or… Continue reading Our top wildlife encounters throughout our travels so far
Several years ago, when our children were much younger, we spent a wonderful week on the Costa de la Luz for our summer holiday and loved the buzzing, lively vibe without the hordes of international tourists. Full of long, sandy Atlantic beaches, hilltop towns and stunning Moorish architecture, it’s a favourite with Spanish tourists and… Continue reading A little inspiration for some much needed sun, sea and sand… a summer family holiday on the Costa de la Luz
In the depths of winter, we all long for some warm sunshine. Although it's doubtful that we'll be able to go abroad before the summer, it has been so uplifting to spend the lockdown writing about the amazing trips we've had. A few years ago we had a wonderful week in Granada and Nerja during… Continue reading Our spring family break in Granada and Nerja
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