Summer Travel Ideas for Families

It’s that time again! Time to think about where you’re going to go on your summer vacation this year. If you are stuck on ideas this year, there’s no need to be. Even if you’re a traveling family, there are plenty of new places to experience, and ones that are suitable for all the family.  

Riviera Maya

It’s time for a special summer getaway, and one of the best places for families with kids is Riviera Maya in Mexico. Mexico is the perfect family vacation because it offers sunshine, beaches, urban centers, culture, and plenty of entertainment for children and adults. 

If you decide to make the trip to Mexico, stay in Riviera Maya. Riviera Maya is in the southwest of the country on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. It has excellent access to coastlines and theme parks, not to mention the ancient Mayan culture sites, a trip you are unlikely to forget.     

Puglia, Italy 

Puglia is located in the south of Italy and makes the perfect spot for a family vacation. This area is traditional and quaint, meaning it has a lot of authentic Italian towns and villages. However, it also has plenty to do for kids of all ages, such as swimming pools and scuba diving. 

When you visit Puglia in Italy, you will stay in a small town that looks like it jumped out of a fairytale; you will enjoy a quiet local town with excellent proximity to beaches and local entertainment. If you visit Puglia in July or August, you can enjoy the rich Italian festivals.  

The Algarve

The Algarve is located in the Faro district of Portugal; this is in the far south of the country and enjoys amazing sunshine and incredible natural beauty. The Algarve is also an excellent place for family vacations because of the proximity to beaches, consistent climate, and relaxation. 

If you decide to visit The Algarve this summer with your family, why not visit in style. Instead of staying in an ordinary hotel, you could stay in a luxury villa at a great price. Visit luxury villas in quinta do lago for more information on what is available and how to find a quote for your trip.

Maldives

The Maldives are a set of islands located in the Indian Ocean; they are south of India and therefore enjoy a warm subtropical climate and incredible marine life. The Maldives also makes a suitable vacation for families because there are so many activities to do for kids and adults

If you love marine life, you’re in the right place when you visit the Maldives. Choose from watersports and beach-based activities; you can also go sailing and scuba diving. In the Maldives, you are likely to see tropical creatures that you will remember for years to come. 

Brittany, France

If you prefer a vacation packed with rugged cliffs, castles, and windswept landscapes, head north to Brittany, France. Brittany is a vacation that ticks all the boxes; it offers a magical setting with plenty of things to do for kids and adults, such as sightseeing, cycling, sailing, and eating.

Celebrate Easter with the Twirlywoos - Competition




Celebrate Easter with the Twirlywoos and this range of colourful, fun, high quality products which include toys, books, DVDs, and accessories.
The adorable Run-Along Fun Sounds Twirlywoos from Golden Bear provide lots of fun and giggles as they run along, just like in the show! Press their hand and watch them come to life. Don’t forget to listen out for their signature tune as they move. Little ones will love interacting and playing with them over and over again!
Join the Twirlywoos in a collection of favourite episodes in Adventures in a Big Red Boat, from Abbey Home Media. Episodes include Pop Bigger and Bigger High and Low Balancing Joining Up Smaller Hiding Pulling. And there’s further fun to be had in There’s Somebody At The Door, also from Abbey Home Media.

With over 100 stickers and a beautiful egg-shaped jigsaw to complete, Happy Easter, Twirlywoos! From Harper Collins will delight any Twirlywoos fan this Easter! And My First 123 Bookalso from Harper Collins is a bright and appealing board book, the perfect holiday reading companion.


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Our Family Trip To Center Parcs



You may, or may not have noticed that I've been a bit quiet on the blog and social media front this week. All for good reason, we've just got back from a midweek break at the Whinfell Forest Center Parcs. This wasn't a blogging opportunity, so I won't be reviewing our stay but I wanted to share some photo's. I actually won our stay on a competition, last year on social media! I know, so lucky!

We were all so excited for our trip, a time to really unwind as a family and enjoy some well deserved down time with one another. It was lovely and so relaxing to be in the heart of Whinfell forest, surrounded by tree's and wildlife. We felt completely at ease, in our happy place. However I can't say we chilled out very much, we packed so much into our week! From walks in the woods, trips to the park, to science and dance lessons, through to swimming, shopping and soft play! We were very lucky with the weather too, we had no rain until the very last day and it wasn't overly cold either. We had such a great time and was sad to head home on Friday morning. Here are some of my favourite photo's from our stay, I'm so glad I took my camera as well as my phone.





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Last week Ava turned 1, fast forward 7 days and we've just got back from a break away at Center Parcs in Whinfell Forest. We had such an amazing time and I'm so sad to be home and back to normality. To be able to (semi) switch off and enjoy the great outdoors with Nick, Noah and Ava was just priceless and something we try to prioritise multiple times a year. I'm going to be posting a brief run down of our week on Monday, so check back if you'd like to see some more photo's from our stay. We did so much during our four day trip and I'm so glad we made the most of every moment. Highlights have got to be swimming, science class, the scenery, the food, pancake house, feeding the birds, the long walks, the fresh air, the extremely comfy beds, the arcade. I could really go on and on.

We are lucky really, we've been on numerous holidays abroad over the years and most recently quite a few different trips here in the UK too. We've reviewed bith Bluestone in Wales and Butlins in Skegness, and we've also won breaks away to Forest Holidays and Center Parcs. It's great to compare them all and although all four are great for different reasons, Nick and I have come to the agreement that both Butlins and Center Parcs are our favourite of the four. We'd go back to either in an instant.

What have you been up to this week?


A Bedroom Fit For A Superhero


I've done well to get to four years without having to indulge in all the character themed clothing and interiors. I've always avoided them where I can as I find it can all be a little over baring (and tacky) at times. That being said, Noah's been obsessed with superhero's since he was two and a half years old, so I don't think it's a fad that is going to end any time soon. I don't think I can avoid it any longer and thankfully I quite like superheros too! 

We are currently renovating the house and when we've finished Noah will have an attic bedroom, something I always wanted as a child. He's so excited and although it's still bare floor boards, he's always putting on his wellies and heading up there to inspect the builders progress. It's very sweet!
With his ever growing excitement over his new room, I decided to let him decorate it however he likes. Well in moderation! He's asked for a Marvel themed room and at first he requested bright green hulk walls! Thankfully I've talked him down into having them white, with Marvel artwork and lights on the walls instead. Tonight we decided to do a little online shopping for him to pick out a few pieces that he'd like for his new room, all of which we plan to get.


1. Marvel Itty Bittys - £5.99
We already have quite a few Itty Bitty's in our collection having worked with them numerous times on the blog. There are however a few more Marvel characters that he needs to collect to add to his shelf. Naturally, these are first on his wish list and he's given me strict instructions on who to buy next. Flash!

2. Harley Stars Duvet Set - £13.00
I will probably buy Noah a Marvel bed set but I like having a couple to alternate with. These children's duvet covers offer a wide range of different options but the Harley Stars Duvet Set stands out for me and would match the theme of the room perfectly. I've also got my eye on the unicorn set for when Ava is older, it's so awesome!

3. Marvel Scatter Cushion - £6.99
This cushion would be great for on the bed as extra pillows are always needed when it comes to reading bedtime stories, all tucked up in bed. This one would look perfect on both a Marvel bedspread and the Harley Stars Duvet set. It's definitely one to buy, maybe I'll buy a variety of different ones.

4. Captain America 3D Deco Light - £89.99
Now this is a little pricey but look at it, it's so worth it! There's an array of different lights to choose from, Thor's Hammer, Hulk's fist, Iron Man's mask, Spider-Man's face but Captain America's shield has won us over. You can actually purchase all five for £350.00. I'd be tempted you know, they are so awesome!

5 . Character World Marvel Defenders Rug - £19.99
Wanting to avoid the bright green walls we are going full throttle when it comes to Marvel themed accents and accessories for his room. This rug would complete the room, it's official merchandise, is anti slip and feature's his favourite superheroes!

Do your children have themed bedrooms?

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