Our day at Futuroscope Theme Park, Poitiers
Futuroscope. Now how would I describe it? A theme park with a lot of virtual reality arenas and rides - all designed by people who may well have been under
Our New Years stay at Center Parcs Elveden Forest
To wave goodbye to a dreary 2022 and welcome in a brighter 2023, we headed to Center Parcs Elveden Forest for a three night break with friends. None of us
Family visit to Aquadventure Waterpark, Atlantis the Palm
Aquadventure Waterpark at Atlantic, The Palm is set on 17 hectacres of land and is the World's biggest waterpark with the most amount of slides in any park. It was
Five star luxury at La Bobadilla – a Royal Hideaway Hotel in Granada, Spain
Wow, La Bobadilla. You are something else! This five star luxury hotel was our final French stopover destination on our Summer road trip before we crossed the border into Espana
Looking to eat at Figurati, Southampton?
The newest fine dining Italian restaurant, Figurati, moored up at Ocean Village in Southampton in July 2022. An independent restaurant co-owned by local entrepreneurs, Richard Gilbert and Chris Schutrups, it's
Our family camping trip to Wellington Country Park
Every year our 'baby group' go camping - the only requirement being it's on more than an hours drive away. Luckily, living in the heart of Hampshire, it's not hard
What’s on this Christmas in Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset?
In households everywhere, corners of the Smyth's catalogues are frantically being turned, the age old family debate of where to spend the big day is in full force and parents
Is Marrakesh family friendly? Our family holiday to Riu Tikida Palmeraie
We visited Marrakesh for the first time in the Easter break. We decided on Morocco for a few reasons; we'd never been before, the weather was pretty much guaranteed for
A totally indulgent ‘Perfectly Pampered’ Spa Day at Limewood Spa
Limewood Hotel. 'A refuge that's easy to get to but hard to leave. A place where time slows down' ~ I don't think it can be summed up any better
Savouring Christmas at Blue Jasmine, Southampton
Wow! Blue Jasmine, based in Ocean Village, Southampton really is something else. I'd heard people talking about it for months but the right occasion had never arisen. Until, Joe's birthday!
Essential check ups before departing on your next road trip
Are you planning a road trip soon? If so, it's essential to make sure your vehicle is in good shape before you hit the open road. A little preparation can save
Preparing for a family camping trip – a complete guide
Family camping trips are some of the best memories from my childhood. Whenever I recall the moments, I can't help but break into a smile. But behind those unforgettable moments