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    Things to do in Brighton with teens. Visit Palace Pier

    Things to do in Brighton on a Family Weekend with Teenagers

    By Map & Family

    June 6, 2018

    often called London on Sea, Brighton in East Sussex on the south coast of England has also been voted one of the best city with beach destinations in the world.…

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    Where to go in April Guatamala

    family holidays in April: where to go with teens

    By Map & Family

    January 19, 2018

    The school Easter holidays are a great time to plan a family trip.  Everyone’s ready for some sunshine and teens need a break after a busy school term.  I asked…

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    Map print Christmas gifts to colour and personalise

    By Map & Family

    November 29, 2017

    Here’s a quick mini blog post about a clever Christmas gift idea that I really want to share. These are 100% cotton duvet covers and tablecloths with a difference. The…

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    10 Must-Dos at Port Eliot festival Cornwall with teens

    By Map & Family

    September 28, 2017

    An arts festival combined with a camping weekend in the beautiful grounds of a Cornish stately home.  Yvonne and family braved inclement weather and made the most of the colourful…

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    photo by Daiga Ellaby on Unsplash

    The ultimate camping list for a family trip – free printable

    By Map & Family

    September 15, 2017

    Schools are back, the mornings are chillier but that needn’t mean holidays are over. Autumn can be a lovely time of year for a family camping trip.  Weekends away in…

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    How to plan your best family holiday ever with teenagers

    By Map & Family

    August 4, 2017

    Once your children become teens their views on your much-loved family holidays can alter. Some are happy to carry on sharing family trips, others want their independence. Maybe your plans…

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    10 of the best things to do in Dubrovnik in June

    By Map & Family

    July 6, 2017

    Our essential things to do in Dubrovnik in June. Visit Croatia’s ancient seaside city for swimming, kayaking, island-hopping, exploring beaches and visiting the famous Game of Thrones sites.

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    Family holidays in Slovenia in summer: with teens

    By Map & Family

    May 2, 2017

    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…

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    A Walking Weekend in Snowdonia with Teens

    By Map & Family

    March 5, 2017

    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?

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    7 Unforgettable Things to Do in Ladakh on a Family Trip

    By Map & Family

    February 16, 2017

    Ladakh, on a high plateau in northern India, is a big adventure for families with older children. It’s hard to reach for much of the year but in the summer…

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    Boys standing in windy boat deck

    Family trip to Argentina Part 1 – lakes and glaciers

    By Map & Family

    October 11, 2015

    Caroline and her family spent a ten day Christmas holiday in Argentina. They travelled from stylish Buenos Aires to one of the most remote parts of Patagonia, taking in lakes,…

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    surfers on Polzeath

    Polzeath: Cornish family holidays with teenagers

    By Map & Family

    August 26, 2014

    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…

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