Category: Guides
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Playa Blanca Guide A 10 Year Look at What Is New and What to Do
A 10 Year Guide to What Is New, What Has Changed and Why I Still Love It Best time to visit: Early November Playa Blanca is one of my favourite places for winter sun and relaxed holidays. I first visited over ten years ago and loved how calm and easy it felt compared to the…
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🐾 The Best Dog Friendly Beaches in England and Wales
Finding a great dog friendly beach in the UK can feel like a bit of a mission, especially when so many coastlines have seasonal restrictions. If you travel with dogs, you already know the drill. You arrive at a beautiful beach, only to spot the dreaded sign telling you that dogs are banned from May…
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10 Reasons You Are Probably Wrong About Ryanair
My thoughts: Ryanair gets a lot of criticism, but most of it is stuck in the past. If you have flown with them recently, you will know the experience is very different from the old stories people still repeat. The airline has improved massively, the app is genuinely brilliant, and the routes from local airports…
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The Best Family Holidays for Every Age
Planning family holidays from the UK is really tricky at times. We are working around school terms, trying to avoid airports at silly o’clock and constantly checking the weather forecast. We want sunshine but not the kind that turns toddlers into puddles. We want fun but not chaos. And we want memories that feel special…
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May Half Term Done Differently
🎲 Wildcard List: Something Different (Including Cruises!) 1.A Mediterranean Cruise Depart from Southampton or fly to Barcelona/Rome for a week of sunshine, sea days, and multiple destinations. Perfect for teachers who want zero planning and maximum relaxation.
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🌍 Top Places to Travel from the UK in the May Half Term
Your ultimate guide to city escapes, sunshine breaks, UK gems, and wildcard adventuresMay half term is one of the best times of the year to travel. The weather is warming up across Europe, prices haven’t yet hit peak‑season highs, and destinations feel lively without being overcrowded. Whether you’re craving culture, sunshine, or a cosy UK…
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February Half Term Staycations
6 January 2026 🏡 Stay‑at‑Home Breaks (Because Sometimes You Just Want Cosy) The Lake District My favourite place, other than Yorkshire! February is moody, dramatic, and perfect for long walks followed by pub fires. Best for: Hiking, photography, slow travel. Edinburgh A brilliant city break without leaving the UK. Museums, cafés, cobbled streets, and that castle view. Best for: Culture,…
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February Half Term Snowy Adventures
6 January 2026 ❄️ Snowy Adventures (If You Actually Like Winter) Austria – Ski Resorts (e.g., Mayrhofen, Zell am See) February is prime ski season, and Austria is perfect for beginners and intermediates. Even if you don’t ski, the mountain villages are really pretty. Best for: Skiing, snowboarding, hot chocolate with a view. Tour operators: Crystal Ski, Inghams, Neilson. Lapland,…