Real Family Travel Stories

    Arete Lifestyle Hotel Sivota: barefoot luxury in hidden Greece

    By Map & Family

    August 2, 2025

    If you’re searching for under-the-radar relaxation then this could be the Greek hideaway of your dreams. Arete Lifestyle hotel nestles on the lush green Ionian coastline of Epirus in northern…

    VIEW Post

    Sivota Greece: a hidden gem in the Ionian coast 2025

    By Map & Family

    August 1, 2025

    Crystal-clear waters, pristine coves, quiet beaches and fabulous seafood are all great reasons to explore Sivota on the Ionian coast of Epirus, Greece. This lovely region is easy to reach…

    VIEW Post

    Why You Should Visit Kalami bay in Corfu Greece

    By Map & Family

    June 20, 2025

    Tucked into a horseshoe bay of brilliant blue, the village of Kalami in Corfu is so low-key you could miss it altogether. This secluded little bay on the quiet north-east…

    VIEW Post

    Stay in Villa Bliss, Corfu: a stylish Greek retreat

    By Map & Family

    June 20, 2025

    Snap up a stay in this luxury villa with ravishing views of one of the most magical bays in Corfu. Villa Bliss in Kalami is a relaxing hideaway, with glorious…

    VIEW Post

    England countryside view of Fowey in Cornwall showing boats on the estuary with a the village and church in the foreground. Copyright@2025NancyRoberts

    The Best English Countryside: 14 beautiful places

    By Map & Family

    February 12, 2025

    The countryside in Britain is ravishingly beautiful and, where ever you are on this small island, it’s always near at hand. Here are the best places to visit in the…

    VIEW Post

    Christmas in Covent Garden: a local’s guide 2024

    By Map & Family

    November 28, 2024

    Enjoy a fun-packed London Christmas in Covent Garden this year. This central London neighbourhood serves up a feast of holiday shopping, dining, sightseeing and entertainment at Christmas time. Here’s a…

    VIEW Post

    Covent Garden coffee shop with two cups of coffee on tray with cake. Copyright@2024mapandfamily.com

    Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Covent Garden: by a local 2025

    By Map & Family

    March 25, 2024

    Bustling, stylish Covent Garden is in the historic heart of London’s West End. Visit for the luxury shopping or the crafts market, the theatre, the ballet or just to soak…

    VIEW Post

    Taking horses to the south pasture Wyoming ranch. Copyright © 2015 reserved to photographer. Contact mapandfamily.com

    Wyoming, USA: family holiday paradise on a dude ranch

    By Map & Family

    April 17, 2014

    If your family loves the great outdoors, here’s a chance to connect with your inner cowboy and ride the trails of the Bighorn mountains for real. Gail and her family…

    VIEW Post