Lifestyle
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Where You Can Play Golf Above Cliffs and Turquoise Seas
Imagine standing on a perfectly manicured tee box, the scent of salt and pine filling the air. Instead of looking out over rolling hills, you gaze across a chasm of sheer, ochre-coloured cliffs to a green perched precariously above the churning Atlantic. This isn’t a fantasy; it’s the reality of golf in Portugal’s magnificent Algarve region. Here, world-class course design collides with some of Europe’s most dramatic coastal scenery, creating an unforgettable golfing experience that tests your nerve and rewards your senses in equal measure. Clifftop Courses Worth the Journey While many courses offer pleasant sea views, a select few truly integrate the coastline into their DNA, making the landscape…
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New & Expanded Guide to Berkshire’s Best Pumpkin Patches (Updated For 2025)
Halloween is creeping ever closer – and I couldn’t be more excited! The clock struck midnight on September 1st and, like magic, our Instagram feeds filled up with pumpkin patch selfies, pumpkin-spiced everything and the cosiest Halloween décor. It’s my favourite time of year, and this year’s post has had a glow-up too. I’ve refreshed it for 2025 with some infamous spots that everyone’s talking about and my top toddler-friendly picks so you can make a full family day of it. Stay ahead of the trend and discover my newly updated list of pumpkin patches near London! 1. Wasing Estate – Berkshire’s Fairytale Pumpkin Escape Location & DatesNestled near Aldermaston,…
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What are the Best Places in Europe for a Family Beach Holiday?
Planning a European family beach holiday? If you are craving sun, sea, and sand, there are plenty of fantastic places throughout Europe to choose from. With short travel times from the UK, family-friendly resorts, shallow waters, and plenty of fun activities for all ages, these places are perfect for a family holiday that you all cherish for life. Destinations with Calm, Shallow Waters For a family beach holiday, you want to make sure that you choose somewhere with calm, shallow waters. This means that the kids can splash around in the ocean easily, and you can relax knowing that the waters are safe. There are a number of places in…
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The rise of the staycation
It’s no secret that staycations have soared in popularity. With the cost of living on the rise, alongside countless delays and cancellations in air travel, it’s becoming much more attractive for holidaymakers to remain in the UK and enjoy the various sights we have right on our doorstep. If you’d like to learn more about why staycations are on the rise (and how you can treat your family this year), keep reading this short guide. Post-pandemic shift One major reason for the rise in UK staycations is the COVID pandemic. Since international travel was heavily restricted, the only option for many was to visit holiday destinations in the UK instead.…
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Experiencing the Natural Wonders of the Canary Islands
The seven Canary Islands offer a mix of landscapes, with dunes, forests, volcanoes, and natural pools. Tenerife, the largest of the islands, is renowned for its volcanic areas and coastline, with black and yellow sand beaches. To learn more about the nature of the archipelago, check out our overview of Tenerife below. Mount Teide and the High Peaks of Tenerife At the centre of Tenerife, you’ll find Mount Teide, Spain’s highest mountain and an iconic natural landmark. Located in the eponymous Teide National Park, the volcano rises over 3,700 metres above sea level and features unparalleled views of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Dark…
