Our hotel of choice near Paulton's Park (home of Peppa Pig World), and a popular budget option for cruisers too, the Premier Inn Southampton West is great value for money. Here is why we love it! Location, location, location Before booking a hotel for any occasion, we always consider location a priority, and there is… Continue reading Premier Inn Southampton West
The National Trust have done it again - the brilliant team at the Blickling Estate in Norfolk have adapted their beautiful walled garden to create a whimsical yet educational environment packed full of fun for the whole family. Each activity is both entertaining and informative for the kids. Around every corner was something which surprised… Continue reading A Blooming Good Day at Blickling Hall
All you need to know about our cabin - R108 - a Deluxe Balcony cabin on the Sky Princess. The good, the bad and the practical! Our cabin, R108, DE Grade Deluxe Balcony, upon arrival Quick Facts Cruise Line: Princess CruisesShip: Sky PrincessDeck: 14 - RivieraPosition: ForwardCabin Grade: DE, Deluxe BalconyCabin Number: R108Beds: Queen Bed… Continue reading Sky Princess Cabin Review: Deluxe Balcony
Visiting Norway's capital city on a cruise or a weekend break? Want to see the best of Oslo in just 3 hours? Carry on reading to find out how! Every minute counts when you only have a small window of time to explore a city, and this is definitely true if you're arriving in to… Continue reading A Day in Oslo: Tourist Guide
Our ultimate guide to getting the most out of your day on shore wherever you are. Hit the shore running by planning ahead! No matter where in the world you are cruising to, there are a few simple things you can do to maximise your day in port. Often the hours are limited, and there… Continue reading Cruise Port Planning
Often referred to as the 'Alpine village by the fjord', Åndalsnes was a port full of surprises for us. It's not because the town itself was particularly fascinating, but because of what we experienced on that day. Be sure to read to the end if you want to find out what made our day so… Continue reading A Day in Åndalsnes: Tourist Guide
Need help picking a Norwegian Fjords cruise? In my opinion, every cruise to Norway is an incredible one, but here are our favourite ports to visit! Having cruised the fjords of Norway several times now, we feel we're entitled to an opinion! We've travelled as a couple, as a family of 3 generations and on… Continue reading Top 5 Cruise Ports on a Norwegian Fjords Itinerary
What to expect from this family favourite in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria - one of the most visited attractions in the Lake District. Whether you have travelled across the globe as a Beatrix Potter devottee or popped in on a rainy day to entertain the kids, this whistlestop tour of the whimsical world of Peter Rabbit and… Continue reading Visiting The World of Beatrix Potter
A majestic Medieval castle or a marvellous manor house steeped in family history? Join us as we visit Oxburgh Hall and explore the wider estate with our wildly imaginative pre-schooler! Oxburgh Hall First Impressions Even though we visited on a drizzly day in February, the sheer grandeur of Oxburgh Hall's exterior had Teddy (our 4… Continue reading Visiting Oxburgh Estate, Norfolk
Discovering the rugged wonder of the secluded mountain pool in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Wild Swimming The main draw for my husband was to experience some of the best wild swimming in a relatively safe environment. Unlike a river or pool at the bottom of a waterfall, the water here is… Continue reading The Beauty of Blea Tarn
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