With only a few days annual leave left to take, you can easily squeeze in a short break in Crete. With an early flight out and late flight back we had five days exploring the western part of the island and managed to cram in a fair bit. Although it’s not always as predictable at… Continue reading October half term in Crete – 5 day itinerary
Tag: Beach Breaks
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
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
Montenegro 10-night itinerary – Fourth and final stop: 3 nights in Perast, Kotor Bay
Day 8: Today we left Pluzine in the north and made our way to the coast. As you drive down towards the sea, you are met with the most incredible scenery of Kotor Bay. Azure waters and terracotta roof tops encompassed by mountains which glow with a pastel pink hue at sunset. We booked a… Continue reading Montenegro 10-night itinerary – Fourth and final stop: 3 nights in Perast, Kotor Bay
3 nights in Sorrento with day trips to Capri and Positano
Enjoy the sweeping views of the bay from Villa Comunale Cool off at one of the lively beach clubs Tuck in to some delicious seafood in Marina Grande Do a spot of shopping on Corso Italia and the side streets leading off it Take the ferry to the island of Capri Brave the bus ride… Continue reading 3 nights in Sorrento with day trips to Capri and Positano
A weekend break in Tarifa
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
Visiting Slovenia for a family holiday – A one week itinerary
For an action-packed holiday, Slovenia is a fantastic choice for families with active kids and teenagers. This itinerary is ideal as you can combine city, lakes, mountains and coast all in one week. With crystal clear lakes, waterfalls, miles of caves and a rich marine life, Slovenia will blow you away with its natural beauty.… Continue reading Visiting Slovenia for a family holiday – A one week itinerary
A short break in the Algarve with kids in April
With year-round sun, gorgeous beaches, fantastic family attractions and only a 2-hour flight from the UK, the Algarve is the perfect destination for a short break with kids. Making the most of the long weekend, we travelled over Easter and had four nights enjoying some much-needed sunshine. After two years of travelling within the UK… Continue reading A short break in the Algarve with kids in April
Top family holidays for spring sun
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
Our family holiday in Cardigan Bay
We’ve just returned from a fantastic week exploring the beautiful Cardigan Bay. After many trips to Pembrokeshire and the Gower we couldn’t wait to explore this part of Wales. Although our foreign holidays have been on hold for a while it has been a great opportunity to see more of the UK and luckily, we… Continue reading Our family holiday in Cardigan Bay