The UK is home to sweeping landscapes that are as beautiful as they are varied. Indeed the richness of our country’s contrasting golden beaches and rolling green countryside is truly a blessing that provides almost limitless scope when it comes to planning a successful family ‘staycation.’ However, this embarrassment of riches does have its downside, … Read more
Visiting Cornwall and Saving Money during the Summer Holidays With the Summer Holidays upon us, finding exciting places to visit as well as ways to keep the family entertained is vitally important in keeping stress levels low during the school holidays. One traditional favourite that is sure to be a big hit is a trip … Read more
If you’re planning on heading off to somewhere like the Costa Blanca in Spain with the kids in tow, then think about trying out a holiday home rather than a hotel. There are a number of great benefits that will make your holiday to Spain all the more enjoyable. And if you are looking for … Read more
Sky Pad and The Perfect Storm on Independence of the Seas -There have been some fabulous new attractions added to Indy since the recent multi-million pound refurbishment. On the deck where the Flow Rider has always been you will find some great new additions. Sky Pad on Independence of the Seas Billed as the first … Read more
Jenni from Chilling with Lucas recently visited and reviewed The Melville Hotel in Blackpool for us. Here is what she thought: We were recently asked by Nikki if we would go and review a hotel in Blackpool on behalf of her. I jumped at the chance as we had been saying we would take Lucas … Read more
We recently visited Camp Katur Glamping in North Yorkshire. We split our time between the Hobbit Hide and the Geodome. I have written about the Hobbit Hide here, and Bear’s Place (a lovely lodge with a hot tub) and will now tell you about our adventures in the Geodome! Camp Katur Yorkshire The Geodome … Read more
A first holiday abroad as a family, rather than UK travel with little ones in tow can be daunting. Try doing it with one child that has a severe allergic reaction to nuts, sesame, diary, eggs and bananas and the other that not only doesn’t travel well but also has a severe allergy to eggs. … Read more
We had the Butlin’s Premium Dining included in our Butlin’s Skegness break and it was great. Mealtimes were so easy! There are two premium restaurants, The Yacht Club and The Deck. We tried both restaurants for dinner and breakfast. Both are all-you-can-eat buffet style restaurants which my children love. They love helping themselves to whatever … Read more
We recently had a fabulous Butlin’s holiday in the school summer holidays in Skegness (read my full review here). While there we stayed in the newly refurbished Fairground Apartments. Butlin’s are doing a great job of revamping their accommodation. There are currently 7 classes of accommodation. There are standard and silver rooms – where … Read more
Skegness Butlin’s review – I went on Butlin’s holidays a few times as a child (quite a long time ago now, it has to be said!). We went to Filey when it was still open, Minehead and Skegness Butlin’s. When the children were toddlers I suggested to Mr Wonders that we took the children. He … Read more