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The Eden Project, near St Austell, Cornwall.

The attraction price problem that will kill British family holidays

Letting people visit as many times as they like for the cost of one admission has become a burden, rather than a bonus. A budget British holiday I spent the last two weeks of the school holidays driving around England with my family. We were…

England, family travel, museums, UK

McCarrs Creek Reserve in Sydney, Australia.

Exploring Sydney with kids: how travelling as a family changes the city experience

Exploring Sydney with kids reveals a different side of the city. Find hidden national parks, free entry at the Australian Museum, and beachside ocean pools. Discovering new perspectives with kids At McCarrs Creek Reserve, there is a surprising request. “Can we stay and play for…

Australia, family travel, New South Wales, Sydney

Purple pitcher plants at the Eden Project in Cornwall.

The joy of learning from your children while travelling

Family travel brings unexpected joy: watch your children connect their classroom knowledge with the real world, like finding purple pitcher plants at the Eden Project. The Sarracenia purpurea may not be a plant you are familiar with. It is certainly one I didn’t know about…

Cornwall, England, family travel, gardens, South-West England, UK

Will the monkeys at Longleat damage your car?

The Monkey Jungle at Longleat Safari Park is tremendous fun – but many of the laughs come from watching other people’s cars being attacked. The first safari outside Africa Longleat Safari Park near Warminster in Wiltshire was a genuine pioneer when it opened in 1966.…

England, family travel, safari, South-West England, UK, Wiltshire, zoos

The Wicker Man rollercoaster at Alton Towers.

How to do Alton Towers with an 8-year-old: 15 tips

An eight-year-old child can have an amazing day out at Alton Towers. But there are some tactics that can make the queues, rollercoasters and general theme park experience better. 15 top tips for tackling Alton Towers with an eight-year-old: Short version Make sure your child…

England, family travel, theme parks, UK, West Midlands

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