If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ll know how much I love a little weekend escape and if it’s by the sea then that’s a bonus. Growing up on the Dorset coast there never used to be any nice hotels, they were all really seedy seaside b&b’s with moldy walls and soggy toast. Thank goodness things have changed! If you’re thinking of taking a weekend break with the family or on
If you’re looking for stylish self catering accommodation for the family in Mallorca, this post is about an urban stone house we rented through Airbnb on the south east coast of the island. If you love interiors like me, you will most likely appreciate this three bed with roof terrace and courtyard garden. A mix of industrial grey polished plaster and exposed Mallorcan stone walls made this house a delight to
If you have enjoyed my posts on Mallorca and are thinking about visiting the island with your family, then there are lots of family friendly places to stay, from self-catering apartments and villas to boutique and luxury hotels. Here are three stylish family stays I have found when looking for our own accommodation in Mallorca. I haven’t stayed at any of these and so can’t give you a first-hand
As a habitual independent traveller who likes to do her own thing, I rarely stay at resorts but since having a family the idea has become a lot more appealing. I have been looking at places that both my husband and I as well as my son will enjoy. The ease of having T-Rex’s every whim catered for in a resort is undeniably dreamy but I don’t want it to be at the
If you are looking for a family holiday in Europe, I’ve found a few places that still have availability and are, I think, affordably stylish. Europe is generally a good choice for family holidays because it is a short flight for kids and usually a good climate for everyone. Personally I really like self-catering when travelling with T-Rex or if you can afford, a hotel style resort that has independent accommodation
I am desperate to take T-Rex skiing – goodness knows why, he’ll probably be off piste before I know it. The mountains are really the only cold place I’d substitute for a beach holiday but I am yet to experience skiing with a toddler, surely there’s nothing to it right? Whilst everyone has been posting pics of their chic snow outfits and enjoying their après ski, I have been living
A second reminiscent post about Australia! Can you tell I’m pining for sunshine? Our Christmas break in Oz last year was a lush, beachy, road tripping eight weeks which I would do all over again. I am a hippy at heart and so the little boho town of Byron Bay was always going to be a highlight. To top it off we were with friends and so rented a gorgeous family beach
This time last year we were getting ourselves ready for an Aussie Christmas down under. If you have never celebrated Christmas in the sun, it can be a bit of a weird one…but in a good way. In Australia, Christmas day is all about seafood platters or BBQs on the beach followed by a festive swim in the pool or the sea. One of the most amazing pools (I think)
There are two VIPs (very important pigs) down in Hampshire. One has its very own theme park and is of large pink cartoon proportions – yes that’s you Peppa Pig World. The other is a country hotel – The Pig – serving up delicious food to tired guests who might have spent the day visiting our wonderful Peppa. Friendly Hampshire Pig Sometimes you just have to do things that will make your kids happy. I was dreading
If Ibiza was all about luxury villas and beautiful beach hangouts then Mallorca was about finding rustic charm and places to relax with kids. We have just come back from five weeks in Ses Salines in the south east of the island. I have to say I was completely wowed by this area, it is small, pretty and has stunning beaches which happen to be perfect for kids. This time
