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Braving the souks of Marrakesh, with children

In Morocco, visiting the Marrakesh souks with children is challenging. But if done right, it gives the kids an experience that sticks in the memory. From Jemaa al-Fnaa to the souks “Are you going to do haggling, Daddy?” A visit to the souks of Marrakesh…

family travel, Marrakesh, Morocco, shopping

7 best things to do in Las Vegas for 7-year-old children

The best Las Vegas attractions for seven-year-old children include the Blue Man Group, Electric Playhouse and the Shark Reef Aquarium. Family holiday in Las Vegas I recently returned from a family holiday to Las Vegas. It was a bit of gamble – after all, Las…

family travel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

The Szechenyi Baths in Budapest, Hungary.

Budapest in May with children

Why Budapest in Hungary is a great May bank holiday city break for families. Budapest weather in May Cheap flights from numerous airports, short flying times and solid weather make Budapest our May bank holiday banker. The Hungarian capital is usually sunny – the average…

Budapest, family travel, Hungary

Abu Dhabi in February with children

For a family half term break in February, Abu Dhabi offers both sun and plenty to do for children. Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi with children A day spent mustering up the courage to go on the big slide is a day of minimal parental stress.…

Abu Dhabi, family travel, UAE

Visual trickery at the Museum of Illusions, Las Vegas.

Museum of Illusions Las Vegas – review

The Museum of Illusions in Las Vegas is fun, but gets overshadowed by competitors offering similar attractions at a grander scale. Visiting the Las Vegas Museum of Illusions Sometimes an experience is coloured by what comes before it. In my case, that’s certainly true for…

family travel, Las Vegas, museums, Nevada, reviews, USA

Why booking a family holiday is horrible – and how to improve it

The problem with booking a family holiday Last night, I booked a holiday. I remember a time when this used to be relatively simple – find the cheapest flight, pick out a decently-located, affordable hotel. But finding somewhere to stay as a solo traveller, or…

accommodation, family travel, hotels

Clumber Park near Worksop, Nottinghamshire.

My greatest family travel creation: The Magic Park

How one special park can make all the difference on long car journeys with kids. Let me tell you about the Magic Park… Some of you may be unaware of the Magic Park. That is sad, because the Magic Park is one of the most…

car journeys, family travel, parks

How travelling as a parent has changed me

When seeing the world becomes less important than letting little people see it. Daisy and the Sistine Chapel “Dad! Dad! Dad! Dad!” came the cry from upstairs, followed by the unmistakable thud-thud-thud of the world’s least demure princess. My eight-year-old burst into the living room…

children, family travel, Italy, parenting, Rome