In Piazza della Signoria: boutique hotel in Florence Italy

By Map & Family

September 7, 2024

Looking for a boutique hotel in Florence Italy that won’t…

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Where is Hot in Europe in September: 18 Sunny Places

By Map & Family

July 30, 2024

The height of the summer is past and now is…

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Best Cafes in Paddington London: 2024 local’s guide

By Map & Family

April 30, 2024

Paddington in London is a magnet for visitors, thanks to…

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10 Best European Cities to Visit in November

By Map & Family

April 8, 2024

When summer’s glow has faded and spring seems a long…

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Maratea Italy: a secret seaside gem in Basilicata

By Map & Family

March 21, 2024

Are you looking for a little piece of paradise that…

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Russell Square London: garden, hotels + cafes to know

By Map & Family

January 24, 2024

One of the capital’s traditional garden squares, Russell Square London…

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Where is hot in April in Europe? 14 Sunniest Places

By Map & Family

January 13, 2024

As winter’s cold sets in we start to yearn for…

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Visiting Pompeii Italy: how to plan an unforgettable trip

By Map & Family

January 5, 2024

Travel back to the time of the Romans at the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy, destroyed when the volcano Vesuvius erupted in AD79. Our guide includes top things to do…

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Small blue and white boats in Fiscardo harbour. Copyright ©2019 mapandfamily.com

Fun things to do in Kefalonia Greece + where to stay

By Map & Family

January 3, 2024

We visited Kefalonia Greece in October to get to know the biggest of the Ionian islands at a peaceful time of year. We stayed in three very different villas on…

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Paxos Greece: an unspoilt island getaway to remember

By Map & Family

January 1, 2024

Tiny Paxos in the Ionian islands of Greece is a haven of brilliant blue seas and secluded bays.  It’s a place to relax with family and friends: swimming, sunning, exploring…

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Fiscardo villa, view from terrace of pool, sunloungers and Fiscardo bay. Copyright ©mapandfamily.com

Fiskardo Kefalonia: things to do, where to stay 2024

By Map & Family

December 18, 2023

Imagine a Greek island village with a sophisticated edge. Fiscardo, Kefalonia has brightly painted houses overlooking a harbour where fishing boats bob beside luxury yachts. We think we’ve found one…

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How to Visit the London Bridge Christmas Market: 2023

By Map & Family

December 7, 2023

Take a winter walk on the banks of the Thames…

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