With the UK set to lift all travel restrictions, it seems the skies are well and truly open for business again. However, with 2021 seeing 76% less of us Brits travelling abroad, how eager are we – restrictions or not – to travel to pastures new? When it comes down to it, will we feel […]
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Now we all know holidays have the capacity to make us happier, which is why we take them. But were you aware there’s a type of holiday out there which offers to improve our well-being on a much deeper level? Well, there is! There are wonderful well-being focused holidays more commonly known as wellness retreats… […]
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Can we all just agree that holidays (or vacations) are brilliant? Let’s face it, if we weren’t happy on holiday, we wouldn’t keep taking them, would we? There’s something about a break away from the every day that guarantees to raise our spirits. Whether we’re off to relax, experience new cultures, try new experiences, spend […]
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‘Family, I have a surprise for you!’ announced my husband with a triumphant smile on his face. Fairly certain that the news wasn’t going to be we’re pregnant – I mean I would know right?! I listened in with much anticipation. ‘For Mum & Dad’s anniversary next week, we are all going to Center Parcs’ […]
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Here’s the third and final part of my Happy Travels Malta mini-series. You can catch up on the first two here: 10 Things you should know about Malta and here: Happy Travels: Where you absolutely should go in Malta This time I’m concentrating on the little ones! As a parent, picking a destination that will also make […]
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Continuing on with my Malta mini-series (and assuming you’re up to speed on 10 Things you should know about Malta) let’s talk about things to do in Malta! As you may be aware by now, I have grown-up visiting Malta and WITHOUT FAIL, these are the places I visit absolutely every time I’m there. Get ready […]
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You would think it would be exceptionally easy for me to write about Malta. I mean over half my family live there, I have Maltese blood running through my veins and I’ve been going to Malta for as long as I can remember. So I guess the problem is I have too much to say […]
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Prior to visiting, I certainly wasn’t aware Budapest was a city of two sides – Buda and Pest – see what they did there? Pest is very much where the action is at, especially if you class ‘action’ as nightlife. However, before you rule Buda out – let me tell you – it has tons […]
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Have you ever reached a point where life has become so hectic, you’ve started operating on auto-pilot? I surely had by the time the husband and I boarded our flight bound for Budapest. We were in serious need of this break, life had become a bit off-balance. A focused opportunity was needed to get […]
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There is nothing quite like a holiday to raise your happiness levels. New sights, sounds, experiences, memories. A break from the everyday. A chance to spend quality time with loved ones. Time to relax, have fun and just leave it all behind for a while. They say time flies whilst you’re having fun and before you […]
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The most amazing concept I’ve ever been introduced to, I learned whilst in Copenhagen. If you’ve not heard of it before, allow me to introduce you to Hygge. As an active partaker of finding happiness in each moment – I was more than happy to allow Copenhagen to work it’s Hygge magic on me.
Here are my top 5 Hygge inducing moments from our trip…
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So you’ve booked your holiday to Dubai and now you’re in the rather enviable position of deciding on which waterpark to visit whilst there. The usual main contenders are Aquaventure – an award-winning and record-breaking waterpark located within the 5-Star Atlantis the Palm resort or Wild Wadi – an Arabian themed waterpark which boosts over […]
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So you’ve booked (or you’re thinking about booking) a holiday to Dubai and you want to know fun things to do in Dubai with your kids? Well, firstly congratulations (or if you fall into the latter camp – what the heck are you waiting for?). You are in for a fun-filled family holiday! Here are […]
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In need of a short family break, we wanted to go somewhere the kids could have fun, but that would allow us some time to ourselves for a bit of pampering and relaxation. Oh yes, I nearly forgot, we also wanted luxury. And we wanted all of this somewhere in the UK. Yes I […]
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‘Welcome to heaven’ is the sign that should adorn the front gates of the award-winning Mauritian getaway known as Lux Belle Mare Mauritius. Located on the east coast of Mauritius about 45 minutes by car from the airport, the Lux* is a stylish and contemporary luxury resort that will suit honeymooners and families of all […]
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The capital of the UAE – Abu Dhabi – can be reached in under 90 minutes by car from Dubai Airport. It has a more laid back and accessible feel than Dubai and is perfect for visiting with children in tow. There is so much to do, but here are our highlights from a highly […]
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Whenever we mentioned to our friends, family or even random strangers that we were flying long haul with our children, the collective response was usually horror and disbelief. ‘How will they cope? – how will you cope?!’ Thankfully, my husband and I had absolute faith in our kid’s ability to cope (and it didn’t hurt […]
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