Christmas gifts you shouldn’t pack when flying
Flying home for Christmas? Packed with Christmas gifts to spread the festive cheer? Think again before you load your suitcase or carry-on with certain holiday items. Berk Bayraktar, seasoned traveller and CEO of Esimatic, (the company that specialises in travel tech solutions) shares his expert tips on how to navigate airport security with your gifts
Lost items recovered with new QR code tool
Treasured property returned with Confused.com’s new QR code tool As Paddington in Peru hits cinemas, families are reminded how easily there are lost items during holidays. Just as Paddington guards his hat and marmalade, parents often face the challenge of keeping track of their kids’ cherished toys and essentials. How often do kids’ belongings become
Family Ski: Val d’Isère
Travel smart this winter: Save on family ski holidays in Val d’Isère Val d’Isère, the renowned French Alps ski resort, combines exceptional skiing with family ski-friendly features. With its Family Plus certification and a host of offers, this alpine destination ensures value for money and unforgettable experiences for families. Save with off-peak skiing Skiers can
Flying with Children
Stress-free travel: Top tips for flying with Children Flying with children can feel daunting, but a little preparation can make the experience much smoother. Liverpool John Lennon Airport has shared expert advice to help families plan a stress-free journey. Save screen time for the flight While tablets can keep kids entertained, hold off until you’re
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Escape to a winter wonderland at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Experience the magic of winter on a Short Winter Break at North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR). Nestled in the scenic North York Moors National Park, NYMR’s unique lodgings provide a cosy retreat for families, couples, or friends looking for a quiet getaway. From stargazing
Holiday like Royal Family
Where do the royal family visit over winter? Ever wondered where the royal family enjoys their winter holidays? From skiing in Switzerland to sunbathing in Costa Rica, here’s a peek into their favourite destinations. King Charles and Queen Camilla – Australia This October, King Charles III and Queen Camilla head to Australia for a tour
‘Seven Wonders of the Waterways’
The list of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Waterways’ was compiled 66 years ago by Robert Aickman, co-founder of the Inland Waterways Association. These amazing structures are still functioning today and make great destinations for canal boat holiday-makers. Here’s a list of the Seven, with examples of boats available at the nearest drifters.co.uk narrow boat
How to Save Energy with Kids Home for Holidays
While energy bills are generally lower in the summer months, there are ways to make sure costs stay as low as possible when children stay home for the school holidays. Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service, is offering households tips on how to keep energy bills down. Ben Gallizzi, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Keeping
Luxury Lodge in Devon
Luxury lodge destination launches full resort offering in time for summer staycations Pack your bags and make a beeline for the Devonshire countryside as fun, frolics and a jam-packed itinerary of adventure awaits… Following a hugely successful first stage launch earlier this year of The Mole Resort, L+R Hotels has announced full completion of the
Drifters’ Top 5 reasons why canal boat holidays are great for Pets
Drifters’ Top 5 reasons why canal boat holidays are great for pets: 1. Narrowboats are like floating holiday cottages, with space for domestic pets too; 2. Canal boat holidays are especially great for dogs, with plenty of towpath walks and dog-friendly canalside pubs; 3. Many Drifters operators allow the first pet to travel free, while others charge a
New Forest Cycling, and with Dogs.
Dogs in New Forest On our recent trip to the New Forest, www.thenewforest.co.uk, in Hampshire, staying at Green Hill Farm Holiday Village, we took the dogs. It is brilliant and natural that the dogs love it there too. We did want to be careful about wildlife with the deer, but especially ponies and donkeys roaming
Green Hill Farm Holiday Village
This is an excellent base for exploring the New Forest. Green Hill Farm Holiday Village is perfect for families wanting to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Situated in a peaceful area of woodland, with a gate giving you direct access to the forest. The location is perfect for exploring the many quaint villages and market towns. The
The Mole Resort luxury hotel and lodges coming to Devon
L+R Hotels has launched The Mole Resort as the latest venture in a portfolio which spans the UK, Continental Europe, the US and the Caribbean, in many of the world’s most sought-after locations. Coming to Devon in Summer 2023, The Mole Resort is a luxury lodge resort destination set in 125 acres of countryside next
Here are our top tips for a staycation with your dog
Travelling with your dog You are now ready to head off on your break – but you have one very important passenger (along with your children or partner!) and it is vital your dog is safe and secure when travelling by car. The safest and recommended option is to buy a dog crate. Once you
Rhodes is Open for Business
Amada Colossos the 5-star luxury seafront resort overlooking the Aegean Sea on the cosmopolitan and history-rich island of Rhodes, reopens on May 1st for the 2022 season with authentic experiences for an unforgettable Greek island getaway. From new spa treatments, to unparalleled gastronomic experiences and sea adventures, there is something for everyone to enjoy this
The New Forest
The New Forest is probably one of THE most dog friendly areas in the country. Home to the largest remaining wildwoods in Western Europe. Famous for its abundant wildlife set in 220 square miles of wooded copses and acre upon acre of heathland where dogs can romp and play – not forgetting 40 miles of
GET DOWN WITH THE KIDS AT DOWN HALL
The kids are back at school, but Half Term is firmly on the horizon, and Mums and Dads looking for a break that also entertains the kids need look no further than luxury Essex country house hotel, spa and estate Down Hall and its Adventure Camp with the UK’s leading creative kids party and event planners, Sharky & George. What’s more, the
Summer skincare tips
With the summer months set to bring heatwave after heatwave in the UK, research* reveals 83% of Brits would prefer to holiday here in the UK rather than travel abroad this year. Whether you are planning a staycation in the UK or venturing further afield, making sure you take the right steps to protect you