Food Travel
United Polaris Business Class Review
Many people have a list of things that they would like to try to achieve at some point in their life, for some it’s swimming with dolphins, for some it’s skydiving. For me, I have always wanted to turn left on a plane. I have always wondered what it would be like to fly business […]
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Four of the Coolest Campsites in Costa Brava
I have fond memories of family camping holidays as a child on the west coast of Ireland, building sandcastles on the beach when the sun shone and colouring inside the mobile home when it rained. I remember spending a lot of time colouring! What’s not to love about family camping holidays? Being outdoors, the relaxed way […]
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Our favourite restaurants in Costa Brava
Catalonia is famed for its food. Located on the Mediterranean coasts with strong influences from its neighbouring countries Italy and France, you’ll see that Catalan cuisine is Mediterranean food at its best. There’s an interesting balance of seafood (from its coastal location) and also meat from the mountains and fields inland. This explains Catalonia’s fascination with ‘Mar […]
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Kenmare Kerry Food Tour Review
Those of you who know me will know that I love a good food tour. They’re a great way to find out more about the area you’re visiting and they give you a real insight into the local culture. You get the opportunity to try local specialities and maybe even get the chance to talk […]
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Top 13 family-friendly things to do in Costa Brava
Costa Brava in Spain is well known for being one the first package holiday destinations. Now, 60 years later, this region is making a huge comeback. Having recently spent a week there with the kids, I can see why. National Geographic Traveler magazine included the Costa Brava in its list of the world’s twenty best tourist destinations for 2012. The secret is […]
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Family Days Out In Tuscany
When you’re visiting Tuscany, there’s a real temptation to stay put and enjoy the sunshine and facilities on your campsite or at your villa however, I would recommend that you pack a bag with some sunscreen, water and snacks and head out exploring this interesting and historical part of Italy. Here’s a list of places […]
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Parc Albatros in Tuscany with Canvas Holidays – Review
We’ve long been fans of family campsite holidays and have travelled many times with Canvas Holidays in the past, both before the children came along and with them. Up until this year we have only stayed in French campsites however after our amazing trip to Italy last year we wanted to go back, and this time […]
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Review – LUXURY Villa le Croci in Tuscany with Windows on Italy
What is about Tuscany that makes it such a special place? Maybe it’s the intoxicating smell of the lavender everywhere you go, the tingling of the warm sunshine on the back of your neck or the taste of the finest olive oil in the world. Whatever it is, once you visit Tuscany, it feels like […]
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Ringfort Stay Over at the Irish National Heritage Park – Review
Let me take you back, if I may, to the 1970s/80s and a children’s television programme called Mr Benn. In the show, Mr Benn leaves his house in Festive Road, walks to the fancy dress shop where the shopkeeper shows Mr Benn, along with his chosen costume, to the changing room and, once changed, Mr […]
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