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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.
Naples and the Amalfi Coast with kids: family travel guide (2026)
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…
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Navigating the best travel car seats for UK families: what we actually use (and why)
Last updated: May 2026. Like me, you’ve probably found that searching for the best travel car seat is one of those things that sounds simple until you actually try to do it. Finding a car seat that’s approved for the…
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Best Center Parcs Europe for families: our favourite locations from the UK (2026)
Last updated: May 2026 If you’ve been pricing up Center Parcs in the UK recently, you’ll already know how quickly the costs add up, particularly over school holidays. What a lot of UK families don’t realise is that Center Parcs…
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Parco San Marco review: why this Italian lakes hotel is worth it for families (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 discoveries around every corner:…
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Best kinderhotels in Europe for babies and toddlers (2026 guide)
If you’ve started researching luxury family hotels in Europe, you’ve probably come across the word “kinderhotel” and possibly fallen down a very pleasant rabbit hole. We’ve been blown away by these unique kinds of hotels, but we also realised that…
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Things to do in Tenerife with kids and the best family hotels (2026)
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.
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Tuscany with kids: the family guide for babies and toddlers (2026)
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.
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Best kids travel clothing brands for babies and toddlers
Packing for a holiday with a baby or toddler is its own particular form of chaos. You’re trying to cover every weather eventuality, keep the suitcase under 23kg, and avoid the situation where your child’s entire holiday wardrobe is rendered…
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Croatia with kids road trip: family-friendly itinerary (+ Montenegro stay)
Croatia is one of those destinations that everyone’s talking about right now. We’ve been twice, first for a chilled week based in Dubrovnik’s Lapad neighbourhood, and then again for a 12-day road trip along the Dalmatian coast and into Montenegro.…
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Best Greek islands for families with young children (2026)
Greece is one of the easiest family holiday destinations from the UK, with short flights, warm weather and a huge range of family-friendly hotels. But choosing the right island makes a real difference, especially with little ones. Here’s our guide…
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A family road trip around the Scotland Highlands: Skye, Glenfinnan and Loch Ness
There’s a moment somewhere on the A82, driving south along the Great Glen with Loch Ness stretching out to your left and mountains rising on both sides, when you think: I can’t believe we nearly didn’t do this. The Scottish…
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Things to do around Loch Ness with kids: a trip for families
Loch Ness is one of those places that sounds almost mythical before you visit, and then when you’re there, standing on the shore with mountains in every direction and a ruined castle framed against the water, you can understand the…
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Best European resorts with kids clubs (2026)
Last updated: May 2026 Every parent has asked a version of the same question at some point: where can we go where there’s actually something for the kids, and for us, to do? Not just a crèche to drop them…
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Isle of Skye with kids: an honest guide & rainy day ideas
We’ve just come back from four nights on the Isle of Skye with our 15-month-old and I’m still processing the dramatic skies, seal spotting from our living room window, hailstones one minute and golden light the next. It was unlike…
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Best kids suitcases, ride-on luggage and travel bags for little adventurers
Choosing the right luggage for your child can transform the travel experience. Give them a case they love and suddenly packing becomes exciting, airport queues feel like an adventure, and you’ve got one less thing to manage. But with so…
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Visiting the Champagne region, France: the complete family itinerary (2026)
We hadn’t planned on introducing R to Champagne quite so early. But there we were, rattling through the vineyards on Le Petit Train des Vignobles de Champagne, R wide-eyed on my lap. The Champagne region of France is one of…
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October half term holiday ideas: UK breaks, European escapes and long-haul adventures (2026)
October is one of my favourite times of year to travel. The summer crowds have gone, prices come down (slightly!), and there’s something lovely about UK autumn breaks that doesn’t get talked about enough. Crisp morning walks, cosy pubs, and…
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Best age to travel with a baby (and why it’s worth it)
I was seven or eight years old, standing in the streets of Kathmandu in Nepal when I turned to my mum and said: “Mummy, it’s very different here.” It sounds simple. But that moment has stayed with our family for…
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When to hire baby equipment on holiday and is it really worth it?
You’ve found the perfect villa: great pool, brilliant location, exactly what you were looking for – except it’s got tiled floors throughout and absolutely zero baby kit. Sound familiar? This was us in the Florida Keys. The accommodation ticked every…
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City Cruises afternoon tea cruise review: is it worth it with young kids?
This was a gifted experience with City Cruises. All opinions are my own (and R’s, expressed mainly through crumbs!) I’ll be honest: when I first thought about afternoon tea on the Thames with a 14-month-old and a friend and their…
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Best holiday rental sites for families: honest comparison (Airbnb, Vrbo, Sykes and more)
Finding the right place to stay is half the holiday. But with so many platforms to choose from, working out where to even start can feel overwhelming. I’ve booked through most of the major rental platforms over the years and…
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A family weekend in Seville: things to do, eat and see in Seville with kids
Last updated: March 2026. Seville had long been on my list. It was very nearly our babymoon destination before I decided on some R&R in Mallorca instead. But with R approaching 14 months, I wasn’t sure whether it would be…
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EU border changes for UK families: everything you need to know before your next European holiday
Last updated: February 2026 Planning a family holiday to Europe in 2026? You need to know about two big changes to how UK travellers cross EU borders – one that’s already happening right now, and one that’s coming later this…
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A British family’s guide to the Florida Keys with a toddler
There are some holiday destinations that feel made for families with young children, and some that feel like a logistical stretch. The Florida Keys, if you’re reading this from the UK, probably sits firmly in the second camp. You might…
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A family weekend in the Chilterns: things to do in Henley-on-Thames with kids
Last updated: February 2026. If you’re looking for a quintessentially English riverside town that’s as lovely as it is family-friendly, Henley-on-Thames should be at the top of your list. As someone lucky enough to live nearby, I can say it’s…
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Things to do in Windsor with kids: insider day trip guide (+ hidden gems)
Last updated: February 2026 Windsor is one of the best day trips from London with kids – and it’s so much more than just the castle. Just 40 minutes from central London, this royal town offers everything from the world’s…
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A family weekend in Shrewsbury: things to do with kids around Britain’s best high street
Shrewsbury is one of those English market towns that pleasantly surprises you at every turn. Nestled in a horseshoe loop of the River Severn, this historic Shropshire town was recently crowned Britain’s best high street by The Telegraph – beating…
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Easter break with a toddler: From UK holidays to long-haul adventures (2026)
Real Easter break experiences from Norfolk to Nashville. Budget UK trips, holiday parks (with Easter prices!), European cities, and long-haul travel ideas.
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Best UK airports for families: ranking by facilities for young children (2026)
We all know that a holiday starts before you board the plane, but your airport experience looks a bit different when you’re flying with a baby or toddler. We’ve flown from multiple airports with R since he was four months…
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Best UK beach holidays with baby: top destinations (2026)
Last updated: April 2026 Planning a UK beach holiday with your baby shouldn’t mean endless hours googling “baby-friendly beaches near me” or scrolling through generic family travel sites that lump toddlers and teenagers together. After taking R to beach destinations…
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– Allie, Jack & Baby R