View of the turquoise sea and pale sand on south west coast beaches on Lefkada. Copyright@2023mapandfamily.com

6 Lefkada beaches you won’t want to miss 2024

By Map & Family

July 5, 2023

Sometimes called the Caribbean of Greece, the island of Lefkada…

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Vathy harbour with buildings reflected in water

Meganisi: the hidden Greek island you’ll love 2024

By Map & Family

March 22, 2023

The Ionian island of Meganisi is easy to reach from…

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Agiofili beach, Vasiliki Lefkada Copyright@2023mapandfamily.com

Vasiliki Lefkada: things to do and where to stay

By Map & Family

February 15, 2023

Lefkada, or Lefkas, is one of the pretty cluster of…

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A Kefalonian villa with cook – and the secrets of a modern-day moussaka

By Map & Family

January 17, 2020

Olivestone is a catered villa with private pool on an olive estate in the south of Kefalonia. Unusually for the island, it’s a villa with an in-house cook too. We…

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26 Fun Things to do in Cascais Portugal: 2023 guide

By Map & Family

June 14, 2019

Beautiful Cascais on the Portuguese coast is just 40 minutes from Lisbon. Kings and aristocrats have holidayed here and it’s easy to see why. Read on for our guide to…

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2 Days in London: your essential itinerary 2023

By Map & Family

May 22, 2019

London is packed with culture and colour. This 2 day London itinerary will show you the most iconic landmarks with time to fit in shopping and relaxing too. It’s a…

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Gaudi buildings Barcelona. The fabulous wavy roof and walls of Casa Mila against a blue sky. Copyright@2019mapandfamily.com

6 fun Gaudi buildings to see in Barcelona Spain

By Map & Family

March 9, 2019

You can’t visit the beautiful Spanish city of Barcelona without spotting the unique buildings of Antoni Gaudi. Colourful, curvaceous and creative they won’t fail to stop you in your tracks.…

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Things to Do in Naples Italy: must-sees + day trips

By Map & Family

October 13, 2018

Bustling, hustling, grimy and beautiful: Naples, Italy’s third largest city, brims with passion and energy. Neapolitan food and music are world famous but the city has many hidden treasures too. It’s…

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The Ultimate Interrail Packing List for Teenagers

By Map & Family

July 13, 2018

In households all over the UK teens are packing their bags for a summer travelling around Europe by train. Check they’re properly prepared with our ultimate interrail packing list. Don’t let…

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Top interrailing tips for teenagers planning a summer trip to Europe

By Map & Family

July 1, 2018

When school exams are over many UK teens plan a summer trip with friends around Europe using an interrail train pass. It’s often their first holiday without family and is a…

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8 Things to Do in Vienna Austria on a Family holiday with Teens

By Map & Family

February 7, 2018

Vibrant Vienna is packed with history, culture, green spaces and great places to eat. It’s easy to get around and perfect for a family weekend city break.  Here are our…

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8 Things to do on a family holiday in Amsterdam with three generations

By Map & Family

January 12, 2018

A family holiday in Amsterdam is a great choice for a multi-generation trip. Just a short hop from London, there’s plenty to see and do in a compact area, with…

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