During our last Baltic cruise, we had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful city of Tallinn, Estonia. It wasn't a port we knew much about prior to arrival, but we were delighted to explore all that we could in a day. In this tourist guide, we'll give you a brief overview of what a typical… Continue reading Tourist Guide – 1 Day in Tallinn
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So much to do, so little time at Disney Springs
On our recent trip to Walt Disney World, we knew we wouldn't have enough time to do everything we wanted (we could only go for 7 nights) but nothing prepared us for just how much we knew we were missing! Since the days of Downtown Disney, this destination has transformed in to something incredible and… Continue reading So much to do, so little time at Disney Springs
A home from home: Villages Nature, Paris
Having been lucky enough to visit Disneyland Paris numerous times before, we were desperate for a completely new experience that would make us justify another trip. When we first learned of Center Parcs and Disney working on a joint venture, we knew it was going to be something completely unique and couldn't wait to try… Continue reading A home from home: Villages Nature, Paris
Kennedy Space Centre
Having been to Orlando 3 times before but never having made the time to experience this world-renowned space centre, I can safely say I'm glad we did it this trip! It's around an hour and a half drive time from the Disney resort area, so we pre-booked our tickets & transport through our UK travel… Continue reading Kennedy Space Centre
Swimming With Manatees
Forget Discovery Cove - swimming with wild manatees has got to be one of the most peaceful, yet awe inspiring experiences in the world. What makes this experience all the more humbling is that you can learn so much about these gentle giants and how dedicated the local people are to saving them from extinction.… Continue reading Swimming With Manatees
Flying Thomas Cook to Orlando
Regardless of the end result, committing 8+ hours of your life to being confined to a chair is a big deal, so it’s important to get it right. After all, if you didn’t enjoy it the first time, you're going to spend the rest of your holiday dreading your return journey! Having flown this and… Continue reading Flying Thomas Cook to Orlando
A Brief Encounter with King Alfred
Before my visit, I had never heard of King Alfred's Tower, and having been there now it doesn't surprise me! It is in the middle of nowhere and has nothing there except the tower it's self. No coffee shop, no toilets, no gift shop, not even a real car park! All that is there is… Continue reading A Brief Encounter with King Alfred
A Sunny Sunday in Stourhead
Another Sunday, another 'staycation', and this week we visited the stunning Stourhead House & Gardens. The 2,650 acre estate lies in the Wiltshire countryside, around 25 minutes drive south-west of Warminster. Gifted to the National Trust in 1946 by it's last named proprietor, Sir Henry Hugh Arthur Hoare, the property is steeped in history &… Continue reading A Sunny Sunday in Stourhead
13 Reasons Why we only stay on-site at Walt Disney World
When it comes to planning an Orlando holiday, there are so many factors to consider when choosing accommodation, and everyone's circumstances will of course be different. However, we wanted to share our thoughts on why we always stay at Walt Disney World. Our 13 Reasons Why They have resorts, not hotels (amenities & details like… Continue reading 13 Reasons Why we only stay on-site at Walt Disney World
Salisbury in the Summer
Salisbury has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons recently, so my husband and I thought now would be the perfect time to write about it! In addition to being a wonderful place to spend a sunny afternoon, Joe went to college here years ago and it's been a place we've visited often… Continue reading Salisbury in the Summer
