On my recent trip to Costa Barcelona with several other family travel bloggers, we discovered all kinds of things to do with children, from preschool to teenage years. We bounced around on ocean waves, walked on idyllic sandy beaches, ate regional specialties, waterskied, and much more. I’ve written a bit about what we did and will soonContinue reading “The textures of Costa Barcelona”
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Best of Moliets et Maa: Skateboarding in Vieux Boucau
They say you shouldn’t live through your kids but sometimes you just gotta. I’ve always wanted to learn to skateboard but when I was younger I never had the facilities, the mentor, or the chutzpah to get out among a bunch of boys and fall on my, er, face. This deficiency has always caused me regret.Continue reading “Best of Moliets et Maa: Skateboarding in Vieux Boucau”
A mother-daughter holiday challenge in Moliets, France
When we visited Moliets et Maa recently, the folks at the holiday company Madame Vacances set my daughter and I some challenges. Our mission, should we choose to accept it: Experience what the area had to offer and with tasks set out for us, see who came out on top. We were staying at Moliets etContinue reading “A mother-daughter holiday challenge in Moliets, France”
15 pictures that make you want to visit Cyprus
Cyprus is a brilliant destination for families, because you experience so much variety here — from the bustle of the cities to the untamed beauty of the Akamas peninsula to the historical and mythical heritage that seems to inhabit every corner of the island. Here, 15 photos to inspire you for your next trip, withContinue reading “15 pictures that make you want to visit Cyprus”
Dining at the new Le George, Four Seasons Paris
For years I’ve wanted to visit the Four Seasons George V in Paris. It’s long been one of the swishest hotels in fashionable Paris and a glamorous place to stay since it opened in 1928. In 1999 the Four Seasons group took it over and built a reputation on excellence, hosting the Madonnas and MickContinue reading “Dining at the new Le George, Four Seasons Paris”
In Pictures: Marqueyssac Gardens in Dordogne
Whenever we visit gardens, either in the UK or on our travels, we undergo a transformation. Instead of buzzing round the joint like caffeinated American tourists on the souvenir warpath (not always our MO but it has been known to happen), we find ourselves lingering at contemplative vistas, exploring all the paths and grottoes, talkingContinue reading “In Pictures: Marqueyssac Gardens in Dordogne”
Indoor sky diving at Windoor, Empuriabrava, Costa Brava
When I first visited Costa Brava with a group of UK travel bloggers, we started off our exploration of the region with an activity that couldn’t have been better tailored for my then 9-year-old than if she’d organised it herself. It was “skydiving” in an indoor wind tunnel, at Windoor, in the town of Empuriabrava.Continue reading “Indoor sky diving at Windoor, Empuriabrava, Costa Brava”
In Pictures: Staying at the Anassa in Cyprus
When it comes to luxury family stays, the Anassa’s reputation precedes it. The resort in West Cyprus has won a slew of awards for its thalassotherapy spa and its family friendliness. We had the pleasure of visiting over the Easter break as guests of the hotel to check out what sport and adventures we couldContinue reading “In Pictures: Staying at the Anassa in Cyprus”
Preview: Visiting Anassa in Cyprus with children
It’s always exciting to plan for a trip but there’s something quite special when you’re upcoming trip makes people jealous. “You’re going to Anassa?” a blogger friend of mine cooed when I told her about our Easter trip to Cyprus, staying at the Anassa resort. “That’s the best place in Cyprus. You’re going to loveContinue reading “Preview: Visiting Anassa in Cyprus with children”