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 landscapes doing their best showing off of the year. Or sometimes you just need to…
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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 box, but with a crawling baby and not a high chair in sight, I thought…
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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 think it’s a bit of an unusual first trip to Florida with kids – but…
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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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Cape Cod with a baby: our family guide to beaches, food, and where to stay
Last updated: January 2026. Fresh off the final leg of our epic East Coast road trip – from Boston, through Vermont, up to Montreal, and finally down to Cape Cod with kids – I’m already dreaming about our return. With a now 7-month-old R, we spent a glorious week in August exploring this iconic stretch…
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Family holidays in Montreal: a family-friendly guide to Canada’s cultural capital
Last updated: January 2026. Reflecting back on an incredible east coast road trip, and I have to admit our stop in Montreal with our 7-month-old was a complete surprise! Coming after our time in Boston and Vermont’s scenic beauty, we honestly weren’t sure what to expect from Montreal (in part due to an unusual lack of research on my…
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Boston to Vermont: where to stay and what to see on a family-friendly New England road trip
Last updated: January 2026. Our road trip from Boston to Vermont was R’s very first American adventure, and Vermont made the perfect stopover on our way to Montreal. We only had a couple of nights in total, but managed to explore several towns and get a real feel for the state. Vermont has so much going for…
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A Boston city break with kids: family travel guide
Last updated: January 2026. Boston was a big deal, being our ‘first’ of many with R: our first long-haul flight with a baby, our first time in the US together, and our first proper road trip as a family. And honestly, it’s been my favourite trip of the year so far for several reasons. Not…
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