Cornwall is a superb family friendly place to holiday with young children. It’s the combination of the fresh seaside air, stunning countryside and beaches, friendly people, lovely places to relax and eat delicious food – and there’s no need to lug all your gear on to an airplane, simply pack the car and off you go. Whilst the children are…
As a keen traveller I often find packing my suitcase a bit a chore if i’m honest. My packing is a bit like this: I came across the following video on how to pack a suitcase effectively featuring Dave Hax (the chap who can fold a shirt in under 2 seconds!!!). Impressive but not surprising as it’s a pretty useful…
Booking last minute ski holidays can be incredibly gratifying – knowing that in just a couple of weeks, you’ll be jetting off for the slopes during the height of the season to enjoy the snow and après ski facilities as much as possible. If you find yourself booking a spontaneous last minute deal, you may feel like you’re leaving things…
With the Channel being so relatively narrow, weekend trips to France are no longer the preserve of the second-holiday-home types – they are now something we can all enjoy. Such trips are easy, relaxed and just the right side of indulgent. For French city breaks, Paris is understandably the top of any list for its museums, galleries, shops and history.…
Every year around October time there’s a mass exodus of people from the UK and other parts of Western Europe flocking to the other side of the world on Australia backpacking adventures. It has become almost a rite of passage for the twenty somethings to ditch the grey skies and head to the eternal Sunshine of Australia. There are many…
The finest accommodation just became more interesting! Having the perfect hotel room is necessary for travellers in order to enjoy a relaxing vacation. However, how would you feel if you suddenly wake up from a deep slumber just because someone yanked your pillow whilst you’re alone in the room? If this occurrence doesn’t bother you, then you will enjoy staying…
Taking a campervan or car around Europe can really show you a different side to this amazing continent. Travelling under your own steam around the highways and byways of our European neighbours holds a certain additional level of satisfaction over packing into a jet plane and being dumped in another country. However, a European road trip is not something that…
We’ve great memories of waving goodbye to England and taking a ferry to France channel crossing, especially in the summer months with our two boys. Living in Cornwall we usually opt for Portsmouth Dock being the closest and spend at least a week in France, sometimes travelling around to different locations, other times staying in one place. In the summer…
Cycling holidays in Europe are very popular, and there are some fantastic packages available. Pedal through some of Europe’s most scenic destinations, including Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Denmark and Holland. Cycling holidays give you the chance to slow down and really take in the stunning scenery around you and fully explore your destination. The hire of bikes is usually…
You don’t have to go far afield or have time for a long holiday to discover amazing historical attractions. I’ve realised that Ireland, which is so easy to get to, is a fantastic destination for anyone hoping to soak up a little culture on a short getaway. What’s really exciting is that it’s possible explore the country on a cruise…