Need An Overnight Stopover In Dover For The Ferry? You can’t do better than Premier Inn.
Apr30

Need An Overnight Stopover In Dover For The Ferry? You can’t do better than Premier Inn.

A couple of months ago, thanks to P&O,  I won a trip to Disney. No really I did. With my very own Photographic Prowess, no less. *proud face* Anyway, the date was set, the plans were made, the ferry was booked, the school was notified.   Then we realised. We were catching the ferry from Dover at 6.30 in the morning. Dover is over 3 hours from our house. *shudder* Thankfully, I know people in the right places, and those lovely...

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The Dad & Son Road Trip
Feb28

The Dad & Son Road Trip

Anyone who follows us on twitter knows that last week was the Big Event. The Father Son Road Trip, from Dorset to Manchester. Well, Old Trafford, to be precise – the belated 10th birthday present for Boy, our footballing No.2 son. Excited? NOT the word… It’s a 216 mile journey. His first video blog was created… um…8 miles from home… (watch as he tries to figure out how far they’ve come in 15...

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Top UK destinations for a family holiday
Feb25

Top UK destinations for a family holiday

Each year, millions of families across the United Kingdom are looking for unique and exciting holidays to enjoy. Whether you have young or old children, are looking for a coastal resort or walks through the countryside, small holiday cottages or properties big enough for extended family there will always be something to see across the UK. The current economic situation means that many people are starting to have a look closer to home...

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Family Holiday with a Twist – Seven Islands in Seven Days
Feb21

Family Holiday with a Twist – Seven Islands in Seven Days

The Canary Islands may seem like a fairly standard holiday destination, but have you ever thought about exploring all seven? The smaller islands of La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro all have airports, and you can fly between islands with Binter Canarias from just €14, but for more flexibility the inter islands ferry service offer regular crossings, allowing you to see all seven islands in seven days. Tenerife, Gran Canaria and...

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Family Holidays With A Twist – Puffins, Whales and Hot Springs. Oh Yes Please, Iceland.
Feb17

Family Holidays With A Twist – Puffins, Whales and Hot Springs. Oh Yes Please, Iceland.

Iceland. It’s not somewhere I’d ever thought much about visiting, if I’m honest. Not really. How wrong was I? And a driving holiday – dull, dull DULL for small people yes? Wrong again. I. Know. NOTHING. It’s official. And I want to go to Iceland NOW, dammit. *stamps foot* This package from Nordic Visitor is ideal for the whole family, taking you the whole circle around Iceland and to many of its biggest...

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Family Holidays with a Twist – The Incredible Yangtze River Tour
Feb16

Family Holidays with a Twist – The Incredible Yangtze River Tour

Travelling aboard the luxury Sanctuary MS Yangzi Explorer, which sails down China’s iconic Yangtze River through the mighty Three Gorges – Xiling, Qutang and Wu, stopping at sights including Three Gorges Dam and the ancient ‘spirit town’ of Fengdu. The Sanctuary Yangtze Explorer Cruises  are a sumptuously stylish way to experience some of China’s most popular attractions, and for families the departures on July 15th and August...

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