There is nothing that gets you in the festive mood quite like some family ice skating. Whether you’re a pro skater or simply prefer to sip mulled wine and look on in amusement, these festive ice rinks will be sure to get you into the Christmas spirit. Booking.com, the online accommodation booking website, has rounded […]
It’s been a while since my last post. Life takes over sometimes – and also I went to Bali! More on that amazing trip within the next week or two… In the meantime, I thought I’d mention a new company that’s doing something a little different in the travel world. Website www.bethe first.com features special […]
If big, brash hotels are your idea of holiday hell, you might be delighted to know that the rather divine looking, adult only, Casa la Siesta, is flinging open its doors to families for the first time this October half term. The stylish nine bedroomed hotel in Andalucia is owned by the couple behind London […]
Renting a villa in Orlando can be a great option for families, but so many of the options around the city are identikit and, dare we say it, a little boring on the decor front. So I was pleased to see these villas in Reunion, a gated residential neighbourhood with all sorts of stuff on […]
If you’ve got younger kids and are looking for a holiday now that the schools have gone back, this last minute offer, with reductions up to 37%, might tempt! L’Ancre Bleue is a funky villa with pool, sleeping up to nine people. It has spectacular panoramic views across the bay of St Florent and towards […]
I discovered I had a skin cancer recently. Fortunately it was a slow growing carcinoma. The rather innocent looking bump on my ear had been there for a while and I kept ignoring it until Mr Gallivant urged me to get it checked out. Now it has been removed and all is good, I hope. […]
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Seeing trailers for this new film – due to hit cinema screens September 9th– has got me lusting after a visit to Washington State, in the USA’s Pacific Northwest, where it was filmed (if not Viggo Mortensen – how can he ever beat his Lord of the Rings ‘Aragorn’ look?!). I had the pleasure of […]
Fans of the sleepy little island of Anguilla love its dreamy beaches, smart little hotels and thriving foodie scene. But what they love even more is what the island doesn’t have… visiting cruise ships, high rises, casinos… Anguilla is a little taste of laid back luxury, Caribbean style. The island’s Zemi Beach House Resort & […]
It’s not too late to book a family Easter break abroad. I like the look of the new L’Amandier Villa Collection in Morocco’s Ouirgane Valley. It nestles at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains, not far from Marrakech. The decor in the two and three bedroom villas is rather simple and beautiful, with bare […]
If you are planning a long haul holiday with the family this year, the island of Sri Lanka could be a great choice. After decades of civil unrest in some parts of the country, it’s now a much safer place to visit. Having been myself I can vouch for its beauty and its fascinating sightseeing. […]