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Villa specialists Think Sicily have come up with a great idea for families taking a Sicily holiday during the UK half-term in February: a pick and mix curriculum for children (and adults!) of all ages that transforms a holiday into a fun, hands-on educational experience. History lesson ideas include a visit to one of Sicily’s many Greek sites with one of Think Sicily’s recommended guides. The … [Read more...]
Christmas is on the horizon which means that the pantomime season is officially here. It’s time to dust off you best hisses and boos, slap your thigh and get the kids down to the local theatre, to enjoy this time-honoured, uniquely British tradition. Wherever you are in the country you can guarantee your nearest panto will be a brilliant day out for all the family. Here are our favourites... Peter … [Read more...]
Westfield Stratford City is offering a free game to help parents keep their kids entertained during the festive sales. The Christmas Alphabet Hunt is available to use in centre and rewards kids with a free children’s gift on completion. The game is downloadable from http://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/christmas/2011/christmas-alphabet-hunt/and challenges kids to see how many festive-themed … [Read more...]
Packing for a holiday can be stressful enough – without the added hassle of tightened airport security. To help make getting to and through the airport as stress free as possible, Heathrow parking specialist, Purple Parking has summed up the main restrictions faced when taking your family and hand luggage through security. Liquids: Liquids need to be carried in containers which hold 100ml … [Read more...]
One of the most appealing parts of taking a family holiday is the ocean. The sea can be relaxing and exciting and offers the ideal opportunity for building confidence in the water and teaching children about the joys and hazards of swimming. Your time away also gives you the chance to get active both under and on the water – and there a wide range of sporting options on offer for families looking … [Read more...]
A recent study showed that one in four couples choose an 'extended family holiday’ - preferring to holiday with parents and grandparents[1]. A week away provides quality time with loved ones who can be hard to see throughout the year. There are also many added bonuses too - grandparents love to help with the babysitting, cousins are great playmates and often a villa all together can be quite … [Read more...]
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