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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join a food tour Take a gondola ride Visit the islands of Murano and Burano Take in the iconic landmarks of San Marco Tuck into plenty of cicchetti, gelato and cannoli Enjoy a spot of shopping Arriving early evening due to a delayed flight, we got off the coach (ATVO timetable) at Piazzale Roma and… Continue reading Visiting Venice with teenagers – a 4 night itinerary
Fam Full of Wanderlust 