With it’s close proximity to Africa, Madeira enjoys subtropical temperatures all year round. Similar to the Canary Islands, even January can see temperatures around 17c. Largely untouched by mass tourism, it has a very different vibe though. Madeira has found the perfect balance for a sustainable tourism industry with the Madeira Reserve created in...
Read more →Valencia is a brilliant choice for a family break in the springtime or any time of year for that matter. When you’re craving some sunshine but it’s not quite warm enough for the pool or beach, it is a perfect city to visit. Travelling in April, the weather was around 20˚C throughout our stay....
Read more →Once Christmas is over and the spring still feels like a distant dream, head to Budapest for a bit of luxury to banish those winter blues away. Travelling in January and February, you can treat yourself to a 5* hotel at a similar cost to a 3* hotel at other times of the year....
Read more →Tallinn is the perfect destination for an October half term break. When the beach resorts of the med no longer guarantee the heat for swimming and beach fun, we embraced the cold weather and had lots of adventures exploring this beautiful city. Only four kilometres from the airport, it was a quick taxi ride...
Read more →Lisbon is the perfect choice for a family city break. On arrival in Lisbon airport we made our way to the city centre by metro. A clean, cheap and efficient system which we used throughout our stay and the novelty never wore off for the children. Travelling in April, we were spoilt with beautiful...
Read more →Budapest may not be one of the first cities that spring to mind when deciding on a city break with kids, but it actually has more than many European cities. With many beautiful parks and outdoor activities, child friendly museums and indoor and outdoor pools, it has everything for an exciting, fun packed family...
Read more →Spellbinding art, stunning architecture and ancient ruins may not be top of the list when planning a holiday with children in mind but Rome has much to offer the younger visitor. Children, especially younger ones will love throwing coins in the Trevi Fountain to ensure they return to Rome one day. They will be...
Read more →Looking for a city that offers culture and history for the adults and fun and excitement for the kids? Well, over the next few blogs, as a mum of two with a strong passion for travel, I’ll be looking at the top cities in Europe for young families. The first on my list has...
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