I took the girls skiing today … in England! The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead is one of the UK’s newest indoor real snow ski slopes, and the closest one to London. TBH, we really didn’t know what to expect. We’ve been to ski learning centres that have rubber/plastic …
1. The Missing Bean Ethically sourced sourced coffee (they roast their own), sandwiches on freshly baked bread, plus the best chocolate and peanut butter cake I have ever eaten (plus it’s vegan). Yum. 14 Turl Street Oxford OX1 3DQ UK https://www.themissingbean.co.uk 2. Vaults & Garden University Church, 1 Radcliffe Sq, …
Oxford has everything from cool indy shops to high street basics to luxury goods. Here are some of my favourites. Shepherd & Woodward Ltd 109 – 113 High Street Oxford, OX1 4BThttps://www.shepherdandwoodward.co.uk Come here for men’s and women’s clothing that make you feel at home at a country pile weekend. …
If you are planning to visit Barcelona with teens, do not miss the opportunity to check out Costa Barcelona, the 6 regions that surround the catalan capitol. We visited recently with the Tourist Board to check out what the area has to offer for families – especially ones with older kids …
I’ve become quite a Home Exchange fan over the past couple of years: We’ve been to Paris, which led us to a Riad in Marrakech, and this summer we stayed at a beach house in Santa Cruz, California. HomeExchange is a community of like-minded travellers, which helps them to travel …
Not quite adults – yet not children – teenagers are a force of their own. It’s hard to know what will float their boat, and what will command eye rolls. What will they like on holiday? For example, the brand new five-star Fantasia Bahia Principe Tenerife is an all-inclusive hotel …
Paris does small, cute boutique hotels really well, and I’ve just found my new favourite: the 4* Hotel Original Paris. PLUS – They are now open after lockdown! We made a quick trip to Paris during halfterm. Eldest had mocks right after the break and I thought I’d get the …
With 50 miles of coastline boasting gorgeous beaches, fascinating history and a cool foodie vibe, it’s hard to find a better place than Jersey to holiday with the family. Plus Jersey is just a short ½-hour plane ride from London Gatwick. Perfect for a weekend break with teens. Jersey isn’t …
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