Family fun and woodland walks at Cannock Chase Forest – Staffordshire

Cannock Chase Forest in Staffordshire is the perfect place to get out for some family fun and enjoy the great outdoors. There are plenty of activity trails and woodland walks to suit all ages; adventure play areas, biking trails and other activities to excite the whole family.You can spend as little as an hour or…

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Family friendly hotel in the centre of Chester

Our weekend in Chester was a last minute Christmas break and we didn’t spend much time researching family friendly hotels.We quickly stumbled upon the Hallmark Hotel Chester The Queen. Located in the centre of Chester with family-friendly rooms, full English breakfast and a reasonable price… it ticked all of the boxes.As we were booking for…

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Rent a boat and explore the Pakleni Islands around Hvar

One of the best ways to explore the beautiful Pakleni Islands is to rent a boat and be your own skipper for the day!If you are staying in Hvar and want a day out that combines swimming, beaches, nature and excitement, then visiting the Pakleni Islands really is a must.With our little motorboat, we spent…

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Why the Box Hill Natural Play Trail is so amazing for kids

The Box Hill Natural Play Trail is the perfect place to let your kids run free and be at one with nature. We spent an afternoon at Box Hill whilst staying with my sister and her children in Surrey.It was our first time visiting and I was amazed at the vast area of natural beauty…

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Support rescued elephants in Thailand by visiting Hutsadin Elephant Foundation

For centuries, elephants in Thailand have been a huge contributor to Thai society and are the country’s official national animal.With the numbers decreasing rapidly, the Asian elephant is now an endangered species.The significant drop in numbers of elephants in Thailand coincides with the increase in the human population, which brought with it a reduction in…

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Our Magical Santa Sleepover at Alton Towers

If you’re looking for a truly magical Christmas experience, then a Santa Sleepover at Alton Towers is a must.By the time autumn arrives, I’m already thinking about Christmas markets and festive days out!As a child, Christmas was the most exciting and magical time of the year; and now that I have kids of my own,…

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Top things to do in Korcula with kids

Locally referred to as ‘Korčula’ and pronounced ‘Kor-chew-la’, this beautiful Croatian island is a great choice for families. There are plenty of things to do in Korcula with kids and you can make your stay as adventurous, educational or relaxing as you like.It’s easy to understand why the old town is often referred to as…

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Is Twinlakes Theme Park really worth a day out?

I had no idea what to expect when some of the family invited us to spend a day out at Twinlakes Theme Park.I’d heard of it but didn’t know anything about it so naturally had lots of questions. I hopped onto their website to see what they had to offer.Living less than half an hour…

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