Paris with kids? It’s a oui from us! The City of Lights is a fantastic place to explore with children. It might not be the relaxed, romantic weekend in Paris you may have had pre-kids, but it’s a whole different kind of magic when you see the city through a …
Quick facts about Ravello Founded: 5th century (over 1,500 years old) Location: 365 metres above sea level, between Amalfi and Minori Getting there: 10-minute bus from Amalfi (€1.50) Best time: April-October (avoid July-August crowds) Must-see: Villa Cimbrone’s Terrace of Infinity, Villa Rufolo, walking trails Famous for: Music, medieval history, breathtaking …
Siena in Tuscany has always been an Italian city I’ve wanted to visit ever since watching the exciting opening scenes of the Palio di Siena from the 007 movie A Quantum of Solace. If you haven’t heard of the famous Palio horse race, it’s one of Italy’s best-known sporting events and …
When we stayed in Gallura in northern Sardinia, we were hard-pressed to tear the children away from the island’s famous white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. The kids loved paddling on the shoreline, playing games on the beach and devouring as much gelato as we would allow them to. But …
The first time we spotted the sprawling russet stone complex of Alhambra framed by the magnificent Sierra Nevada mountains, I was blown away by the sheer scale of this Moorish palace. Granada’s shining beacon was stunning to admire from a distance, but it wasn’t to be for our first visit …
The Portsmouth to St Malo ferry is one of the best ways to start a family holiday in northern France. Rather than crossing the English Channel via the Eurotunnel and facing a long drive south, you board the overnight crossing in the evening, sleep, and wake up in Brittany. We’ve …