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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.
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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8 of the best places to go between Christmas and New Year with kids
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 to wonder whether you…
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Mousses Villas, Lefkada review: villa privacy, with a kids club most hotels can’t match
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 a normal villa stay…
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23 unique family stays in the UK & Europe
From waking up next to giraffes to sleeping in a luxury treehouse in the New Forest, these are 23 of the most unique family stays across the UK and Europe, hand-picked from hundreds we’ve researched for families like ours. Looking…
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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?
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: what impressed us, where…
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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: July 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: our 4-base itinerary
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 of planning. Here’s exactly…
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Best swim vests for toddlers and babies (2026)
Last updated: August 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: a family guide (2026)
Marrakech is a destination that feels completely different to anywhere else in Europe. Warm weather, incredible food, and a proper change of scene, all just a 3.5 hour flight from the UK. Here’s what you need to know if you’re…
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What to do and where to stay in Myrtle Beach with kids (and why we chose North Myrtle)
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 to be exactly the…
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Washington DC with kids: our 3 day family itinerary
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 a little tight going…
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Best family road trip destinations: 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)
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 Airways briefly flew direct…
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Best islands for families from the UK: our top picks (tried and tested)
Looking for the best islands for a family holiday from the UK? Here are our top picks — all tried and tested with a baby and toddler — 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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Portugal region guide: Lisbon and Porto with kids (+ Algarve & Azores)
Last updated: May 2026. Portugal holds a special place for us. We have explored Lisbon and Porto on city breaks, driven the wild western Algarve coast, and even made it out to the Azores. And if you’ve been, you’ll know…
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Best luxury family hotels in the UK (2026)
Proper supervised kids clubs are rarer than you’d think at UK hotel level. This guide covers the hotels that genuinely get it right, from Cornwall to Scotland, with honest notes on what’s complimentary, what costs extra, and who the best…
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Visiting the Italian lakes with kids: our guide to Lake Como and Lake Lugano vs Lake Garda
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.
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Best family travel insurance UK: our top picks for families with babies and toddlers (2026)
Finding the best family travel insurance in the UK means thinking beyond price. Here’s what we look for as a family who travels frequently with a baby and toddler.
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Lapland with a baby or toddler: the best age to visit Lapland with kids?
Last updated: July 2026 Lapland has been on my list for as long as I can remember, and as sad as it sounds I’ve been so looking forward to having a family of my own to take there and embrace…
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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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Best travel car seat 2026: what’s allowed, what’s safe and what to buy at any budget
Last updated: August 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: June 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: kids club, spa, pools and restaurants with a toddler (2026)
Last updated: June 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…
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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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Thanks for being here — and happy travels from our little family to yours.
– Allie, Jack & Baby R