
10 Must-Dos at Port Eliot festival Cornwall with teens
An arts festival combined with a camping weekend in the beautiful grounds of a Cornish stately home. Â Yvonne and family braved inclement weather and made the most of the colourful…

10 essential things to do in Dubrovnik in June
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.

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: 2024
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,…