Welcome to our Tips and Advice section! Here, you’ll find practical guidance and expert tips to make family travel easier and more enjoyable. Whether you’re navigating long flights, packing for little ones, or looking for destination recommendations, we’ve got you covered. With a little planning and insight, your next family adventure can be smooth, fun, and stress-free. Let’s make travelling with kids a breeze!
As a parent, I always try and get my boys outside and playing. When I was younger my parents always had us out cycling or hiking and even though sometimes I told them I hated it, secretly I did enjoy it. Now I have two boys of my own I try and get outdoors as …
The Hull to Zeebrugge Ferry Crossing which is run by P&O ferries is a great choice for people who are travelling from the UK and don’t necessarily want to go from Dover to Calais. As we are from Scotland this is the perfect crossing for us when we are travelling to France. PLEASE NOTE: From …
When planning to go on a family holiday the last thing you want to be worrying about is airport parking, especially if you have young children. Car parking at Edinburgh airport may differ from other airports, so please make sure you check to see what options are available at your chosen airport. I’m not too …
I suppose driving in France is much like driving in any country. However, if you are from the UK like me then driving on the “wrong side” of the road can be a little daunting! I have driven abroad before and I was pretty nervous at first as I was driving my dad’s car (which …
Applying for a child’s passport can sometimes be daunting but also an exciting time. This is a quick guide I have written for applying for your child’s first passport. Hopefully, this post will help you and you won’t end up with your application being returned. Although if you are stuck check out the official passport …
Packing cubes which are also known as travel cubes are the perfect travel bags for family travel. I started using these packing cubes for our suitcases back in 2015 and haven’t looked back since. Packing cubes have so many uses that you should really consider them for family travel, whether it be a short trip …
I have been on two family all-inclusive holidays with my children. For me personally, I find all-inclusive slightly more stressful with my youngest sons food allergies. However, I have written up my pros and cons for all-inclusive holidays with children. Should You Go All Inclusive With Children? Pros of All Inclusive There is not much …
Are you wondering what to pack for a family holiday? Packing for a holiday can be a minefield. As a single mum, it is my job to pack everything we need for our family holiday. However, now the boys are getting older I will let the boys be responsible for packing their own luggage (and …
