Eldest daughter is in her GCSE year, which means our family holidays are limited. Since tests take up much of her April/May/June – gone are the days of going away all Easter as a family! This year I took the younger girls to California to see my dad, but …
Between Champagne and the northern border with Belgium lies France’s greenest department, the French Ardennes. Popular with locals but not as well-known with tourists, this area of outstanding natural beauty is sometimes referred to as the quiet corner of France. In Ardennes you can listen to rushing rivers and birds …
Ullswater Heights: Luxury Lodges Although I’ve lived in the UK for more than 20 years, I’ve never visited the Lake District. It’s been on my bucketlist for a while now, and I’ve always wanted to visit the beautiful lakes and landscapes that I’ve heard so much about from friends’ visits. …
If it’s mid-April, it must be bluebells! We look forward to seeing them every year, usually after Easter, and are lucky to have so many options to see them near our home in Oxfordshire. One of my favourite places to see the stunning display is the National Trust’s Grey’s Court …
February half terms can be tricky. What do you do? Skiing is an obvious choice. The only issue with skiing is a) it’s very expensive and b) it’s very crowded! If you want guaranteed sunshine you need to travel fairly far afield, like the Caribbean or Dubai. That’s a long way to …
Known for its coral reef-lined beaches, rainforests and resorts, Antigua is a popular destination for Brits seeking sunshine. The nice thing about the Caribbean island is that you can do a lot — or just hang out on one of the 365 beaches! From zip-lining, to historical tours of Nelson’s Dockyard and …
Going to Paris? Lucky you! Paris is one of my favourite cities in Europe. Good food, fabulous style, lots to see and explore – Paris has it all. I took the girls for the first time last year and they absolutely loved it. Here are 11 things I did in Paris …
As you might expect, as a university town Oxford has a plethora of cheap eats. Some, however are better than others. Many eateries have student discounts – just ask! This is my daughter’s list of the most popular eating establishments with students. 1. Najar’s Place St Giles’, Oxford OX1 3LU …
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