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Our family staycation to Fishcombe Cove and Brixham in Torbay, Devon
After what feels like forever, we finally went away on a mini holiday to Devon!
It’s the first summer that we hadn’t been away on holiday and were desperate to go away.
We had booked a weekend in Swansea earlier this month, but that was cancelled last minute as they went into a local lockdown!
Other travel plans we had set in mind for the year, and luckily not already booked, were cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.
We kept our fingers tightly crossed that our Devon trio would still go ahead, but we really thought it would get cancelled so never got our hopes up.
Luckily the south west of the U.K. has remained out of the local lockdowns so far and we were able to take our short staycation in Devon – phew!
Read on to see what we got up to and all our travel photos!
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How to secure your home when you are away on holiday
There’s plenty to keep you busy when going on holiday, from checking your passports are in date to booking accommodation, travel insurance and travel. But one thing that should not be overlooked is making sure your home is safe when you are away.
You don’t want to signal to passing burglars that your home is vacant and easy to access, and you don’t want to worry about this happening whilst you are enjoying your holiday!
So how can you secure your home whilst you are away?
Follow these tips to secure your home whilst you are away, so you can relax and enjoy your holiday!
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Painswick church 99 trees
I’ve always lived in Gloucestershire, living in Cheltenham until I was 26 years old and then moving to Gloucester. Now I live in Brockworth right on the edge of Gloucester, bordering both Cheltenham and Stroud.
No matter whether I lived in Cheltenham, or now Brockworth, we always take the same route to Stroud passing through the picturesque Cotswold village of Painswick.
As a child I’d occasionally go to Stratford Park in Stroud. That was pretty much my Stroud experience as a child and every time we went, I’d remember my mum pointing out the 99 trees in Painswick as we drove past them.
We were always slightly fascinated by them and the story of how there came to be only 99…
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Brean Down Fort + coastal walk
On Sunday we went to a beach for the first time in six months, since February! We did the Brean Down coastal walk and visited Brean Down Fort. Read on to learn more about Brean down and see our travel photos.
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Ystradfellte waterfalls: Brecon Beacons National Park four waterfalls walk
On Sunday we did the iconic four waterfalls walk in Ystradfellte, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. It was the farthest I’d been from my home since the whole coronavirus pandemic began in March!
The drive was two hours from our house and it was my birthday day out!
9 years ago, just before we had children, Ben had surprised me with a night away in the Brecon Beacons and we did the this very same Ystradfellte waterfalls walk.
It was great to return with the kids and show them this amazing place, make some memories and capture them too in the below photos. Continue reading “Ystradfellte waterfalls: Brecon Beacons National Park four waterfalls walk”
9 amazing places to visit in the UK for couples
According to the Office for National Statistics International Passenger Survey, there were 40.9 million visits to the UK in 2019. In both 2018 and 2019 the UK was ranked as the world’s 10th biggest tourist destination!
From the rolling hills of the English Cotswolds and rugged Welsh Mountains to the hustle and bustle of city life in London, Edinburgh, Belfast and beyond, the UK has a lot to offer tourists and couples looking for a romantic break or kid-free adventure.
It may appear to be a small island, but it’s packed with a diverse range of scenery, architecture, museums, history and culture.
With the coronavirus lockdown severely impacting and restricting everyone’s travel plans, I am now keener than ever to have a weekend away with my husband. To see something other than my local neighbourhood and begin to scratch that travel itch!
Not from the UK? If you are travelling from abroad then make sure you check the UK visa requirements and latest travel advice to ensure a smooth journey. If you’re in the UK then a staycation is a great idea. The UK has so much to offer for couples and families alike.
See some of my favourite recommendations below. Continue reading “9 amazing places to visit in the UK for couples”
5 reasons to choose a staycation
Just about everybody looks forward to holidays, short breaks and even day trips. They punctuate our lives with fresh experiences, new sights and sounds, and enrich memories over the years.
You don’t always have to travel to far-flung, exotic-seeming lands to experience something new. If you’re pondering your next great escape, and are concerned about the health implications of travelling abroad while the pandemic is still active, here are five good reasons to consider staying within our own borders and booking a staycation.
Tips for booking a family ski holiday
With lockdown no doubt wiping out your spring and summer holiday plans you could be forgiven for being a tad miffed. Don’t get mad, however, get skiing!
Even if you have never skied before, there are plenty of great resorts across Europe that are accepting bookings for the winter season. Unlike spring and summer, ski resort tour providers have still been able to offer their full range of holidays as if Covid-19 hadn’t happened.
They are eager to do this again, and as skiing holidays could be a good bet going forward should we end up in lockdown in the future, now is a good time to start shopping around for your first or next skiing holiday.
So how do you choose the perfect ski resort for you? Continue reading “Tips for booking a family ski holiday”
