Category Europe

Italian kinderhotels compared, from the Dolomites to the lakes and the Tuscan coast, with childcare start ages, baby facilities and what to check before booking.

Last updated: October 2026. Spain keeps pulling us back, and for good reason. We visited Barcelona and Madrid before R arrived, then took him to Mallorca at 6 months, Tenerife at 8 months and Seville at 14 months, and we…

Where to base yourselves in Andalusia with kids, a flexible 7-day itinerary around Nerja, Málaga and Granada, and what to know when travelling with a baby or toddler.

Last updated: October 2026 We checked in so late that the night porter had to show us to our room, so we arrived at Falkensteiner Family Resort Lido having seen almost none of the dramatic scenery that makes the Dolomites…

Last updated: October 2026. Three days in the Dolomites might not sound like long, but you can fit a surprising amount into a long weekend here, especially if you pick the right base. We flew into Munich on Thursday evening…

Last updated: September 2026. Naples gets a mixed press, but I think a lot of it is unfair. It’s chaotic, noisy and not particularly easy with a pram, but it’s also one of the most characterful cities we’ve visited in…

Where to stay, what to see and why a December visit worked so well for us, plus a day trip out to Burano with a baby or toddler in tow.

Planning a family trip to Greece? Our 7-10 day Peloponnese itinerary with kids covers the best beaches, towns, family-friendly stays and things to do.

We’ve been to Athens a few times now, and each visit has followed the same pattern: a short city break bolted onto the front of a bigger trip. The first time was before island hopping in the Saronic Gulf, the…

Austria is where the kinderhotel concept really started, and it’s still home to some of the best in Europe. If you’ve read our guide to the best kinderhotels in Europe, you’ll know we rate this style of hotel highly, but…

Last updated: October 2026. We were invited to experience Mousses via Simpson Travel. We’ve written this review exactly as we found it, and we loved it so much we’ve booked to go back next year. Why Mousses doesn’t feel like…

We’ve visited Lefkada twice: once as a couple in October 2022 and again in 2026 with our 18-month-old, R, based at Mousses Villas for a week. We love this part of Greece, but if you’re still deciding between Greek islands,…

Last updated: September 2026. We’ve been to Barcelona a handful of times over the years, and between Gaudi’s wonky buildings, a city beach, and some of the best tapas anywhere in Spain, it’s somewhere we can’t wait to take R.…

Last updated: September 2026. With its mix of beaches, history and tasty treats, Sicily is a fun option for a family holiday. But working out how many towns to fit in and where to actually base yourself takes a bit…

Looking for the best islands for a family holiday from the UK? Our honest picks, mostly visited firsthand, from easy Channel Island breaks to wild Scottish adventures.

Last updated: September 2026. Portugal is one of the easiest countries in Europe to shape around the kind of family holiday you actually want. Lisbon and Porto work well for a city break, the central Algarve is the simplest option…

An honest family guide to Lake Lugano and Lake Como with babies and toddlers, including Swissminiatur, Lago di Piano, Parco San Marco, and how it compares to Lake Garda.

We visited the Amalfi Coast while pregnant and have been planning a return trip with R ever since. Here's our honest guide to Naples and the Amalfi Coast with babies and toddlers — where to stay, what to do, and what we'd do differently.

Last updated: October 2026 When we pulled up to Parco San Marco on the Italian shore of Lake Lugano, the first thing I said to Jack was: this feels like a little village. Winding paths climbing up the hillside, little…

Last updated: October 2026. This post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Our stays at Falkensteiner Lido and Parco San Marco were gifted in exchange for reviews, but all…

Looking for the best family hotels in Tenerife and things to do with kids? Our honest guide covers where to stay at every budget, plus beaches, whale watching, El Teide, and more.

Planning Tuscany with kids? From Florence to Pisa, agriturismo stays to the Val d'Orcia - our complete family guide including pramability ratings and where to stay.

Last updated: September 2026.Croatia is one of those destinations that can be almost any type of family holiday. You can stay put at a beach resort, split a week between a city and an island, or turn it into a…

Last updated: July 2026 This is our honest Ritz Carlton Tenerife (Abama) review, written after a week’s stay with our eight-month-old. When we became parents, we wondered if luxury holidays were a thing of the past. Could we really enjoy…

Last updated: October 2026. Italy is one of our favourite countries to visit as a family, but the experience can be completely different depending on where you base yourself. Tuscany is hard to beat with babies and toddlers, Lake Garda…

Last updated: September 2026. Sun-soaked beaches, Belle Époque charm, and a dash of Parisian glamour: enter Deauville stage left! One of Normandy’s most elegant seaside escapes, this gorgeous town is famous for its wooden boardwalk, film festival, and colourful beach…

Last updated: September 2026. Looking for flights under 2 hours from UK that work with babies? You’re in the right place. These 12 baby-friendly destinations are all reachable on flights less than 2 hours from London and major UK airports, making them perfect for…

Last updated: May 2026. As part of our recent trip to western France, we decided to squeeze in a couple of extra stops before our final stop of Île de Ré. We started with Nantes city break in the arty…

Last updated: September 2026. Tucked just off the west coast of France lies a little slice of family holiday heaven: Île de Ré. An island that’s effortlessly charming, it feels like France’s best-kept secret. While many think of the South…

Last updated: September 2026. This guide contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We took R to Mallorca when he was 6 months old, and it quickly became one of…

Last updated: July 2026. Bergen with kids is easier than you’d expect. We took R on his very first overseas trip at four months old, and this compact Norwegian city turned out to be one of the most manageable, enjoyable…