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Looking for real, practical advice on traveling the world with little ones in tow? You’ve come to the right place. Little Brits Abroad is a family travel blog dedicated to helping parents explore the world confidently with a baby, toddler, or the whole crew in tow. From destination guides and travel tips to honest reviews of baby-friendly stays and gear, we share our personal experiences to make your family adventures smoother, smarter, and more memorable. Whether you’re planning your first trip as a new parent or you’re seasoned travellers seeking inspiration, our stories and insights are here to help you every step of the way.
Best travel cots UK (2026): 5 options compared for flying and holidays
Last updated: October 2026 R has been travelling with our trusty travel cot since he was four months old, and while he settles in a borrowed one we often don’t want to jinx it so still take our own on…
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Falkensteiner Family Resort Lido review: kids club, spa, pools and restaurants
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…
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Best car hire excess insurance UK: what we buy for family road trips
Last updated: September 2026. If you hire a car on holiday, the excess can catch most families out, but not in the way you might think. When you pick up a rental, the agreement almost always includes a Collision Damage…
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Best October half term holidays abroad with kids (2026)
Last updated: October 2026. If you’d rather chase reliable sunshine than crisp autumn walks this October half term, this is the guide for you. Below are the trips we’d actually recommend once you factor in late-October weather, flight time and…
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3 days in the Dolomites with kids: our South Tyrol itinerary
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…
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Naples with kids: what to do + our 2-day family itinerary
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…
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Best child carrier backpacks for travel and hiking: 5 options compared
Last updated: September 2026 We got our first backpack carrier when R was 7 months old, after realising our beloved Ergobaby front carrier just wasn’t going to cut it for longer walks as our son got bigger. We’ve used our…
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Dolomites with kids: where to stay and the best areas for families
Last updated: October 2026 What we didn’t expect before our first trip is that “the Dolomites” isn’t really one place. It’s a whole stretch of the Alps spanning several valleys and a couple of different Italian provinces, and each one…
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Venice with kids: our family guide
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.
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Peloponnese with kids: a 7-10 day family itinerary
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.
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Athens with kids: a 3-day family itinerary
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…
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City Cruises Review: 3 Ways to cruise the River Thames with kids
We were invited by City Cruises to experience their sightseeing cruise in exchange for this review. As always, our thoughts and experience are entirely our own. We’ve done City Cruises’ afternoon tea cruise before with R, but this time we…
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The best kinderhotels in Austria for every age, from newborn to teens
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…
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9 of the best places to go between Christmas and New Year with kids
Last updated: September 2026 There is something slightly strange about that week between Christmas and New Year, isn’t there? Christmas Day has been and gone, the leftovers are slowly disappearing, nobody really knows what day it is and you’re starting…
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Mousses Villas, Lefkada review: villa privacy, with a kids club most hotels can’t match
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…
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23 unusual places to stay with kids in the UK & Europe
Some family holidays are just about where you go. But every so often, the accommodation itself becomes the whole point of the trip, the thing your kids talk about for months afterwards, long after the destination’s blurred into memory. That’s…
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Lefkada with kids: our family holiday guide
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,…
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Simpson Travel review: is it worth booking for a family holiday?
Last updated: September 2026. If you’re wondering whether Simpson Travel is worth the premium, we spent a week at Mousses Villas in Lefkada with our 18-month-old son to find out. This Simpson Travel review is based on our first-hand experience:…
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Travelling with a baby on British Airways: everything you need to know before you fly
Flying with a baby on British Airways? Everything you need to know about bassinets, seats, luggage, pushchairs, feeding and long-haul flights.
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Barcelona with kids: where to stay, what to do and family day trips
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.…
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Sicily with kids: where to stay, what to know + our 4-base itinerary
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…
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Best swim vests for toddlers and babies (2026)
Last updated: September 2026. We’ve now tried several different swimming aids with R over multiple holidays, from adjustable floatsuits to wing-style swim vests. Some gave him much more freedom in the water than others, while a couple simply suited different…
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Marrakech with kids: where to stay, family hotels & things to do (2026)
Last updated: September 2026.Marrakech isn’t the easiest city we’ve done with a toddler, but it was one of the most memorable. The medina is busy, uneven and not particularly pram-friendly, yet the combination of warm weather, brilliant food, beautiful riads…
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What to do and where to stay in Myrtle Beach with kids (and why we chose North Myrtle)
Last updated: September 2026 North Myrtle Beach was the middle chapter of our US East Coast road trip this June, sandwiched between Charleston and Richmond on the way up to Washington DC. We had four nights here, which turned out…
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Washington DC with kids: our 3 day family itinerary
Last updated: September 2026 Washington DC was the final stop on our US East Coast road trip this June, and while two nights wasn’t quite enough we crammed a lot in with our 17-month-old. We knew that timing would be…
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Best family road trip destinations from the UK: 9 routes we’ve done
From the Florida Keys to the Scottish Highlands, these are the family road trips we’ve actually done – all starting with a flight from the UK. Plus a wishlist section for routes we’re planning next.
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Charleston with kids: our family-friendly itinerary (+ South Carolina road trip)
Last updated: September 2026 Charleston has been on my list for years, and this summer, we finally ticked if off as the first stop on our US East Coast road trip with R (17 months), Jack, and Jack’s mum. British…
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Best islands for families from the UK: 8 we’d actually choose
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.
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Sylt, Germany with kids: family travel guide
When my mum comes back from somewhere and tells me I need to take R, I pay attention. She spent a week on Sylt in May, cycling the length of the island, eating her way around the harbours, testing the…
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Best places in Portugal with kids: Lisbon, Porto, Algarve & Azores
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…
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– Allie, Jack & Baby R
