Free Family Fun at Whitelee Windfarm (nr. Glasgow)A fantastic Family Bike Ride at Whitelee Wind Farm
Overall the Whitelee biking trails are excellent for family bike rides. Not too steep, very well maintained, suitable for tagalongs and bike trailers. But it’s windy up there, so wrap up warm, take snacks and a puncture repair kit. Continue reading
Old fashioned family fun at Ribby Hall Village Ribby Hall Village is a family-run holiday park on the Lancashire coast just south of Blackpool. The park is in the countryside close to picturesque Wrea Green, a classic English village of thatched houses, cricket pitch beside the duck pond and traditional pub. Continue reading
The Ultimate Family Nature Trail, British ColumbiaBritish Columbia is a great place to track down all the kids’ favourite animals
By JW Patrick
Like most children, our three-year-old has the entire animal kingdom ranked in order of preference – with his premier league comprising mostly the scary ones with really big pointy teeth. Current title-holder is the Grizzly Bear, ever since he heard about one rudely interrupting his uncle’s fishing trip in British Columbia. The arrival of Wuncle David’s baby provided the perfect opportunity to combine a family visit with an animal-spotting family holiday in western Canada. Continue reading
A high quality holiday park in the LakesFor our weekend in Cumbria, we stayed in a luxury static caravan at the award-winning Silverdale Holiday Park. Just off the M6, with views of Morecambe Bay, Silverdale makes for an excellent weekend break or stopping off point on a long trip south. You can pitch your own tent or caravan or rent a static caravan or camping pod.
Silverdale Holiday Park is very family-focused, with secure entry, a large swimming pool (plus toddler pool and a sauna), an all-day family-friendly restaurant and bar, all set within 100 acres of woodland enjoying stunning sea views. For the kids, there are several outdoor play areas and a football pitch as well as a games room and a small soft play for the little ones. Continue reading
Call of the Prosecco
Oh, how my wife pleaded for us to take the next right. Like the Call of the Sirens in Greek mythology the call of the Prosecco lures unwary travellers to certain doom.
So did we stop? No.
Bologna is just off the same route and we didn’t stop for a Bolognese either.
Although if we ever see the sign for Lagavulin, we’ll probably stop then…
Pack the kids enough food, water and a couple of plastic bags and they’ll be just fine. This method of inexpensive family travel is only suitable for children under 20kg obviously. After that you’ll have to pay baggage surcharges.
In these difficult economic times, there is a growing trend for families to take their holidays all together: grandparents, parents and grandchildren.
It makes perfect sense. Share the costs with people you know and trust, bring your family closer together and create happy long lasting memories – especially for young children. Ideal some would say, but be aware there can be pitfalls…
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Secrets to a happy holiday with friendsThere are many benefits to holidaying with friends such as shared costs, larger properties, friends on tap for the kids, joint childcare opportunities and a guaranteed social life. But there are many potential pitfalls too which could affect your friendship and even your marriage… Continue reading
Young children and airports – not always a happy combination. Of course, there’s nothing in the world quite like being met off a flight by your kids but travelling with them, well, that can be… stressful.
Are we nearly there yet?In the last 5 years my family has undertaken three epic family road trips around Europe (from Scotland to Portugal, and from Scotland to Croatia twice).
The key to a successful long car journey with kids is to think of it as the start of your holiday and make sure you all enjoy it. This is a chance to spend family time together, to talk, to share each other’s time, ideas, music etc. (Our book, the Family Travel Journal can help stressed and tired parents out here!) Essentially kids just love having your undivided attention.
Every time you complete a journey that is actually fun for the children, the easier it will be to sell them on the idea of travelling by car next time.