Family holidays in Slovenia in summer: with teens
Here’s a great tip for a summer holiday in Europe. Active families will love Slovenia’s wide open spaces, challenging hikes and spectacular views. There are caves and castles to explore…
A Walking Weekend in Snowdonia with Teens
Here’s a challenge for an active family weekend. How about heading to North Wales, staying in a historic climbers’ hotel then walking to the summit of Snowdon?
Coworth Park Hotel: luxury family weekend near London
A family celebration is the perfect excuse for a weekend getaway and here’s a great tip for a special hotel just a stone’s throw from London. Suzie, Sam and their…
Barcelona city break – tips on eating, sleeping and getting around for first time visitors
Barcelona is a great place for a weekend break: whether you’re looking for history and culture, sunshine or shops, sea and sand or fantastic food. Here are our tips on…
Best Things to do in Barcelona with teenagers: 2025
Everyone’s talking about Barcelona. Which means that even teens might be interested if you suggest a holiday there. We went for a long weekend and can confirm that like all…
Family road trip to the Italian Lakes with teens
An Italian summer road trip that kept parents and teens happy! Essentials included: swimming and sunbathing by the Lakes, fashion shopping in Milan and designer discount discoveries across the border…
Rome with Teenagers: Must-Sees and Top Things to Do
Planning an Italian city break to Rome with teens? Here are our tips for things to do in Rome in three days. Must-see sights from the Colosseum to the Sistine…
Tips for Family Camping in the Swiss Alps
A campsite in Switzerland for summer family trips. Walking, hiking, alpine sights, activities for children: things to do on a Swiss Alps camping holiday.
Venice to Verona Day Trip: all you need to know
Our favourite things to do in Verona on a day trip from Venice. From the Roman Arena to Juliet’s balcony there’s plenty to see on a walk around this beautiful…
Family holidays in Lisbon, Portugal: insider’s guide
The capital of Portugal is a vibrant, historic city with beaches on its doorstep. Freya and family visit regularly: here’s their round up of the best of Lisbon for kids,…
Polzeath: Cornish family holidays with teenagers
Could this be the perfect Cornish summer beach holiday for families? At Polzeath, North Cornwall there’s surfing, golf and tennis as well as rock-pooling, cliff walks, cycling, boat trips and…
Iceland: family weekend in Reykjavik
A weekend away in another world: in Reykjavik Camilla and family abandoned coats and scarves to bathe in glorious geo-thermal pools, headed out to sea to spot hump-backed whales -…