Get ready for a half-term holiday in ‘Haven’
Lockdown is easing, indoor venues are opening, and the half-term holiday is fast approaching together with the bank holiday weekend. Our travel writer shares his ideas for a family break.
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A Christmas Present with the Coolness of Summer
It’s always the right time of year to think about your next beach holiday. Whether you’re musing over your winter break in Tenerife, or dreaming about your next summer in Spain, you want your family to look and feel cool. So why not get your children these stylish, heat protective, non-slip shoes from award-winning accessories brand, LOOK LIKE COOL – the perfect Christmas present for super-trendy kids!
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Staycation nation: Preparing for a school holiday like no other
The school summer holidays are fast approaching but this year things are set to be a little different due to the impact of Covid-19. It’s time to swap your family vacation for a fun family staycation.
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Donovaly: Europe’s Best Kept Skiing Secret
We’ve clearly stumbled upon one of Europe’s best kept skiing secrets, as far as families and beginners are concerned in any case.
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Happy Holidays
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and for some lucky people that may mean travelling abroad. But if you are separated from your child’s other parent, this can bring issues which need to be addressed with your former partner long before you head off for the ski slopes or the beach. What do you need to consider?
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Guernsey is an Excellent Destination for a Family Holiday
It takes under four hours to travel to Guernsey from Poole on Condor Ferries’ Liberation, the sleek high speed trimaran.
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Haven a Great Time in the Lakes
Autumn half-term has always been the most awkward time to book a foreign holiday. So last October our family decided to visit Haven’s Lakeland resort on the bay of Morecambe, a short drive from Lake Windermere.
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Get Wild this Summer
You don’t have to venture too far from home to explore the wonderful wildlife that this country has to offer. If you live in Cheshire or Manchester it’s all within an hour drive – parks full of deer, birds and badgers of the wetlands, otters spotted along the bank of the River Gowy, birds of prey and owls of Turbary Woods, and of course, Chester Zoo with 21,000 species of animals and tonnes of activities for the whole family.
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Law of the Land
The travel experts at MyBaggage.com have identified some of the most unusual laws from across the globe. It’s always a good idea to check the laws of the country you’re heading to avoid a heavy fine, possible imprisonment or just an embarrassment.
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Tip Like a Local
A Guide to Tipping in 20 Countries: British tourists should tip high in the USA, less in Europe, not at all in parts of East Asia and give items in Iran, according to international gratuities advice.
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Fan at the Farm
Red House Farm near to Dunham Massey Hall and Gardens is not hosting the usual Maize Maze this year. Instead they are expanding the courtyard of activities so it becomes its own complete day out. Expect all-time favourites and some new attractions.
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