I recently received the best gift a mum can get – a luxury spa day for Chewton Glen in Hampshire. If you have not heard of Chewton Glen, it is the quintessential country house hotel and the ultimate Hampshire spa retreat. I’m afraid my photos aren’t wonderful because I was too busy relaxing but I did have a wonderful time and day out on my own which I always think
If you’re heading to London as a family, you really should put Greenwich on your list of places to visit. It ticks all the boxes for an easy family day out, largely helped by the enormous park space which you can retreat to should toddler/child boredom kick in. Greenwich is one of those places where parents can enjoy a portion of good times too – it is right on the
The Horniman Museum has often been my saviour in times of toddler meltdown. No it is not a place (as its name might suggest) to gain sexual gratification…unless a room full of taxidermy is what floats your boat. Instead it is an oasis of beautiful gardens overlooking London’s skyline and a museum with a schedule of events to entertain both adults and children. To coincide with the Rio Olympics, The
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
My son is now almost three years old and I have seen him grow up so much during our stay in Mallorca. Each day a little part of the baby in him disappears and I get a glimpse of the boy he’s turning into. There are no more nappies because he uses the toilet, the pram is more or less redundant because he walks everywhere, he sits in a normal chair
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
I know the words toddler and boat don’t really sit well together but I like a challenge. One of the most popular activities in Colonia de Sant Jordi is to hire a brig boat and explore the beach coves dotted along the south east coast of Mallorca. We had no babysitting option so T-Rex was coming with. The Crew Whilst a Sunseeker would obviously be my first choice, our little brig
Love it or hate it…I had to do a post crediting my latest TV addiction – Love Island. Not only has it given our family almost two months in the sun due to Ross working on the show but it has also unveiled a stunning part of Mallorca that I probably wouldn’t have considered before. We have travelled around the world with T-Rex and our current location in South East
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
