I started thinking about which city I would write about in joining the Friday daydreamin’ linky by R We There Yet Mom? and realised it’s a tricky question. How do you chose just one? I’ve had to rule out American cities — the ones I like the best also have such a personal connection thatContinue reading “Friday daydreamin’: My favourite city”
Category Archives: International travel
Review: Four Seasons Toronto with kids
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the new Four Seasons Toronto hotel, opened in October 2012, would have gone the grand diva route that lets you know just how fabulous it is. After all, it’s the flagship hotel in the hometown for the entire Four Seasons chain, which itself is a collection of wish fulfillersContinue reading “Review: Four Seasons Toronto with kids”
Silent Sunday
Jennifer HowzeI’m a journalist and blogger. Previously I was The Times’s online lifestyle editor and Alpha Mummy blogger. Now I’m co-founder of BritMums and BritMums Live! – our annual blogging conference that draws hundreds. Follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Google+. www.jenography.net
Beautiful women who make you feel good
One of the people that I met on the #ONEMums trip to Ethiopia was the amazing Karen, who blogs at Chookooloonks. The site is hard to spell but beautiful to see. Karen had been on a previous #ONEMums trip and was the official photographer for our trip, so when we wanted to put down theContinue reading “Beautiful women who make you feel good”
The Greatest Journey Meme
I was tagged by Liz from The Mum Blog for the Greatest Journey Meme. Liz explains: I want to hear about your most memorable, incredibly journey so far – not just because of where you went but because of the emotional experience. Here’s my Greatest Journey: The two couples didn’t speak English but they gesturedContinue reading “The Greatest Journey Meme”
How does Disneyland maintain the magic for modern families?
On our recent visit to Disneyland Paris for the launch of the 20th anniversary celebrations, my 8-year-old and I were dazzled by all the spectacles that go along with the celebrations – from new costumes and choreography to a new evening light, music and, um, fire show. But it got me thinking about how aContinue reading “How does Disneyland maintain the magic for modern families?”
Travel news: An in-ocean scuba course for 8-year-olds
I’ve written about (and loved) travel for years, so today I’m launching a new feature on my blog, Travel Fridays. I’m going to be writing about travel news and cool ideas for family travel. Look for regular posts every, er, Friday. For kids, learning to dive is a big leap, usually into an unglamorous cementContinue reading “Travel news: An in-ocean scuba course for 8-year-olds”
Disney Dream cruises: good for family – and adult – fun
All cruise ships are big but on the new Disney Dream ship (1,250 staterooms, 14 decks) if you want a break from the children as they play on deck 5, you can have a drink in Hong Kong. Or New York or Paris, depending on the day. A panaromic LCD screen at The Skyline barContinue reading “Disney Dream cruises: good for family – and adult – fun”
All razzmatazz – how Disney christens a new ship
I’ve always known how successful Disney is, but on last week’s trip to Orlando I finally felt the full force of Disney. Gathered with other bloggers and journalists, we watched an all-singing, all-dancing christening ceremony. (Jennifer Hudson is the ship’s “godmother” and christened it.) The enthusiasm of the faces of the performers…sorry, “cast members”…the dancing,Continue reading “All razzmatazz – how Disney christens a new ship”