Last summer we spent a week of our camping trip around France on the shores of Lake Annecy. Known as Europe’s cleanest, most beautiful lake, I was really curious to see how we’d find it after spending a few summers on Lake Garda in Italy. Here’s everything we found out and enjoyed doing with our kids there…

For the final part of our roadtrip we spent some time near Tavira and Olhao, the Eastern and more traditional part of the Algarve. It’s a really interesting place completely different from the touristy parts, there are barrier islands, HUGE beaches, old fishing towns, salt flats and national parks.

The Algarve is high on everybody’s list for Portugal and we couldn’t resist seeing some of the famous beaches. But we also didn’t want to do it in a typical touristy way so here’s how we spent 3 nights of our Portuguese road trip…

Looking for a relaxed family destination in Portugal that isn’t overrun with crowds? Comporta is just over an hour from Lisbon and was the third stop on our Portuguese road trip from Porto down to the Algarve. Here are our thoughts…

Part 2 of our Portuguese road trip: Lisbon and Cascais.

Planning a family trip to Porto and Coimbra? Discover kid-friendly attractions, travel tips, and a relaxed family itinerary in Portugal.

Here’s how we spent a super memorable, gorgeous Autumn day in Paris with our two children, aged 6 and 4.

We booked a French Center Parcs mostly because it was a lot cheaper - and chicer - than the UK version, and because it conveniently put Paris and Disney within easy reach. What we didn’t expect was just how incredible it would be. It felt less like a budget compromise and more like a hidden gem — somewhere between a scaled-down Kinderhotel and a surprisingly chic Soho Farmhouse, with bikes, Land of Legends adventure playgrounds, a farm and more activities than we could have ever fitted in! Here’s our full review and everything you need to know…

A complete bucket list trip to the North Pole where we searched for the real Santa, stayed in an aurora cabin, rode in a reindeer and husky driven sleigh, awed at the Northern Lights and had a lot of fun in the snow. Everything you need to know about a trip to the Northern Lights Village, Saariselka, Finland.

The chances are, if you love travel and you’ve got children, you’ll have heard about the renowned Ikos resorts. Ikos has become the name for luxury all inclusive family friendly resorts in Europe, starting in Greece {the group are sister to the equally well known Sani group} 10 years ago and now expanding across to Spain & the Balearics too.

But what is that makes an Ikos resort truly great? Here is everything you need to know about Ikos Porto Petro, Mallorca {we also stayed at Oceania in Halkidiki Greece last year so I’ll share a few notes on that too}

*ad we were hosted as a press stay but paid for the rest of our trip and all opinions are my own…

After the Ile de Re, our next stop on our French roadtrip this summer was the Dordogne! I actually didn’t know anything about this region, we booked it solely for @leparadisdordogne campsite which had been recommended as a special spot and it broke up our journey to Annecy. It ended up being better than we ever could have hoped for! This region is stunning, I’d say it feels like the Cotswolds of France in the countryside with charming stone villages, the river to kayak on and lots of chateaus. Here’s a mini guide;

Ahh the Ile de Re. My husband and I first discovered this little piece of paradise on the west coast of France back in 2015 and have been back 4 times since! Dubbed the French Hamptons, an island attached by a bridge near La Rochelle, it’s where lots of Parisians have holiday homes. You’ll find miles and miles of car free cycle routes through vineyards, the prettiest shuttered towns in hues of green & blue {there are a set number of paint colours that habitants are required to use}, pine backed sandy beaches, oyster farms, daily markets and salt farms. It’s bigger than you expect! This was our second trip there with children, fifth in total and here’s a mini guide if you’re looking to go;

If you ever find yourself in Hvar, {we were staying at this really great value, super family friendly beautiful green resort - see my full review here} then you have to visit Hvar old town and the Pakleni islands just across the water are unmissable if you want to see some of the clearest, most beautiful water in Europe. Here’s a mini guide of everything we did to take a water taxi for just 10 euros return compared to spending hundreds on skippering a boat…

If you’re looking for a dream family resort that has villas instead of rooms, childcare and halfboard included, a beautiful old town within walking distance that’s actually good value even in the school holidays then look no further! We discovered such a gem with the Valamar Amicor Green resort on Hvar island in Croatia. Let me tell you all about our stay from May half term….

Come and see why we absolutely loved Valamar Tirena resort in Dubrovnik’s Lapad peninsula.

This resort is designed with families in mind—it makes traveling with kids feel effortless. Set just 10 minutes from Dubrovnik’s Old Town, with a bus that stops right outside the hotel, it’s the perfect base for a city break, with plenty to keep everyone entertained. One of the biggest highlights? Maro World—an amazing kids’ paradise exclusive to Valamar guests.

Last summer we went to the mountains for the first time and were completely blown away by what an incredible family holiday it makes. It helped that we were staying at Naturhotel Forsthofgut, an incredible ~ make that beyond incredible, family friendly boutique luxury spa hotel surrounded by the Austrian mountains. But when I say family friendly, I mean the Kinder version of family friendly. A whole level up. I honestly think it will be hard to ever beat. Let me tell you some of the things that we loved about it and all of the details you’d probably like to know…

There are resorts and then there are resorts! @hillsidebeachclub {ad review stay} has one of the highest rates of returning guests and the most satisfied guests for any resort in the world, Harvard University even did a study on it. I’m on a mission to share the ins & outs of the best family resorts, the stuff that you can’t really find out when you’re researching trips unless you know somebody that’s been there to quiz! So here is everything you need to know if you’re planning a trip there or wondering where to go this summer;

We’ve been to Lake Garda almost every year since my daughter was born nearly 6 years ago. It just makes for such a perfect family holiday destination and is also one of the best value places even in the school holidays {there always seem to be cheap flights to Milan!}. Here are some places not to miss if you’re planning a trip…

A full review of our stay at Camping Serenella near Bardolino on the shores of Lake Garda, Italy. It was such a family friendly European campsite that we’d definitely not rule out going back to.

A Daytrip to the Ile de Porquerolles {and one of Europe’s best beaches Plage de Notre Dame} from Le Lavandou in the South of France.