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Our family of five had the pleasure of staying at Amaya Lake in Dambulla in December 2024, and we loved it! The drive from the airport to the hotel took circa 3 hours 30 minutes. We stopped for lunch en route and arrived at the hotel around 2pm. This was our first stop on our 12 night ... Read more The post Review | Amaya Lake Dambulla, Nr Sigiriya, Sri Lanka appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.
Last weekend I had the privilege of staying at Chapel House which is a stunning property and the perfect retreat for families, friends, or couples wanting a week or a weekend away in Rhosneir, Anglesey. The house is literally in the middle of Rhosneigr a stone’s throw from the beach and all the lovely restaurants ... Read more The post Beautiful 4 bedroom house in Rhosneigr Anglesey appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.
Embarking on a mountain expedition can be an exhilarating experience for families, offering a unique way to bond while immersing in nature. Introducing children to mountain adventures is not just a gateway to lifelong memories but also a chance to instill a love for the outdoors from an early age. This guide provides essential tips ... Read more The post Family Mountain Adventures – A  Guide to Exploring Peaks with Kids appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.

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Reasons Not to Take Young Children to Lapland
20 Top Tips for Visiting Lapland with Kids - Travel Tips with Mini Travellers Christmas treats for kids don’t get much better than going to Lapland and meeting the real Father Christmas – do they? They don’t, but you do need to think about a few things to get the best out of it! So here are 20 top tips for visiting Lapland with kids!
Free Printable Lapland Boarding Pass - Travel Tips with Mini Travellers You can take a look at our ‘Lapland Reveal’ in the video below and if you would like to use our printable Lapland Boarding Pass for your own very special visit to Santa’s Lapland then you can download those below! Simply click on the picture of the Elf Airlines – Special Boarding Pass!

Lapland

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10 Things you may not know about Center Parcs - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
10 ways to make a trip to New York easier with Kids - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips After we had booked flights to New York for a week during our Easter break I suddenly panicked a little and wondered if it was going to be ok with 4 kids under 10 or whether it would be really hard work. You can see the results of our trip in this video and how amazing it was but here are 10 ways to make the trip to New York easier with kids.
New York CityPASS Review 2019: Will It Save You Money? - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips I’ve used quite a lot of Welcome Cards and passes for cities over the years so initially I was really confused about the pricing of the New York Citypass. When you read the information on the website and in reviews it talks about saving 42% and getting money off and I just couldn’t work out exactly how it worked. I’ve used cards where transport is free but then the attractions are dif

America

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How much does a ski trip cost for 5 people? - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
Family Skiing | Booking a Private Ski Instructor for all the Family
Family Skiing | Booking a Private Ski Instructor for all the Family Ski lessons for all the family are very difficult to arrange. There are many options and we have tried them all but this year we decided to go all out and have our own private ski instructor for three whole days and we loved it. So, let’s go through the options and we can explain why we loved this one.

Skiing

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Edit Post “Ultimate Packing List for Africa with Kids” ‹ Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips — WordPress
14 Night Self Drive Namibia Itinerary - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
We decided upon a family saying in Malawi, the worse the road was, the better the accommodation at the end of it, and boy did that sum up the incredible Mvuu Camp. After what seemed like an eternity on a really very bumpy road we arrived at the gates of Liwonde National Park to begin our two night Safari adventure in Malawi and continue our quest (started a very long time ago) to find the best Safari in Africa.

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Want to do a self-guided tour of the Golden Circle in Iceland? With waterfalls, geysers and Icelandic horses, this makes an excellent day trip from Reykjavik. Save to your travel board for future reference! #icelandtravel #roadtrip #reykjavikiceland
Our 2018 Travel Bucket List! | Mini Travellers Family Travel https://minitravellers.co.uk/2018-travel-bucket-list/ #ukftb #familytravel #pbloggers
Life is Better in Flip Flops www.minitravellers.co.uk “Aussie Soles offers a healthy alternative to flat flip-flops. Super light and strong, but soft on skin, the unique design hugs your sole, providing years of comfort and support. With great reviews Aussie Soles are more your ‘sole mate’ than a flip-flop. For that feeling of walking on air and relieving the aches and pain of an active life, get a pair and ‘Relax Ya Feet’ this summer!” The Aussie Soles we were sent are all from the Starfish™ r

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Christmas At Theme Parks
Top 10 Places To Visit Santa In The West Midlands www.minitravellers.co.uk

Christmas

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We Did Disneyland Paris In A Day, Here's How - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
Ultimate 14 Day Walt Disney World with Kids Plan - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips Ultimate 14 Day Walt Disney World with Kids Plan Here is our 14 Day Walt Disney World with Kids plan!
6 ways to Save Money at Disney with Kids. One of the things I was really conscious of before we travelled to Disney was the fact that we had already spent a lot of money (a lot!). I had booked some pretty expensive character breakfasts and lunches (best not remind hubby of that!) and I didn’t want to spend every day worrying about spending more and more money. So I had to think of some ways to save money at Disney with Kids.

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10 Things to do in Abersoch with Kids - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
After what feels like an exhausting first Autumn Half Term, I jumped at the chance to take a breath of fresh air and relax in the staggering countryside around Snowdonia at Rwst Holiday Lodges. Wales North Wales Aventure Parc Snowdoina, Antur Stiniog, Penmachno and the Marin Trail Zip World site
Visiting Bluestone in Wales soon? Here are 10 Top Tips!

UK Stays

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If you're looking for amazing campsites in Sussex to visit with kids (or perhaps even without) here are 10 that consistently seem to come up when I'm talking to people about their favourites.
If you’re looking for amazing campsites in Sussex to visit with kids (or perhaps even without) here are 10 that consistently seem to come up when I’m talking to people about their favourites.

Camping & Caravanning

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Travelling in Sri Lanka with a Baby - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips If you’re worried about travelling through Sri Lanka with a baby, don’t be! Sri Lankans love babies and in many cases my daughter was the biggest tourist attraction around with locals lining up to kiss her and to say hello!
How can I Carbon Offset my flight? - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
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World Travel

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Recommended National Trust Places with Playgrounds - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips Here are our recommended National Trust with Playgrounds The National Trust has put children at the heart of a lot of their properties over the last few years and if your last experience of a visit was when you were a child then you need to go back, as things have changed a lot! National Trust days out with children are fab! Whether you are visiting simply for some fresh air, to ride a bike
Easter Egg Hunts in the North West | National Trust Properties
Where to find National Trust Easter Egg Hunts 2019

National Trust

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Each year locations around the country celebrate the day that Guy Fawkes and his crew were thwarted in their attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament by holding fireworks events and bonfires. Here we’ve rounded up some of the most popular bonfire and fireworks events in North Yorkshire for 2021!
Bonfire Night and Firework Events in Wirral 2021 - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
Ultimate London Bonfire Night Round Up 2018

Bonfire Night

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7 Top Tips for Flying with Kids with Hand Luggage only! - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
Does Avon Skin So Soft work as a mosquito repellent? - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
8 OF THE BEST PICNIC BLANKETS With the Summer holidays just around the corner it’s time to shake out that picnic blanket and enjoy a bit of al fresco dining. If you haven’t got a picnic blanket or yours needs to updating to something more suitable for your needs, then you are in the right place! Here are 8 of the best picnic mats available on the market right now as recommended by us and other travel and lifestyle bloggers. 1. Recommended for being Multi-Purpose

Travel Tips

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Dates of the Top Family Friendly Festivals 2021 - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
Six Top Family Friendly Festivals in Scotland - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips Six Top Family Friendly Festivals in Scotland Share Tweet Pin 43 SHARES We’ve done a round up of some of the most popular family friendly festivals in Scotland and what you can expect from them. Eden Festival Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, 11th – 14th June 2020 Eden Festival is held just outside Moffat on the stunning Raehills meadows. It is just over an hours drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh
Fortieth Festival Party | Festival Themed Party - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips So what do you do when you have spent a Summer at Festivals with the kids and you turn 40 in the October. You have a Fortieth Festival themed party! Why ever not!

Festivals

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Which month is the best month to go to Center Parcs? - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips Center Parcs is a family favourite for holidays here in the UK. There are activities available all year round both inside and outdoors, but the big question is; Which month is the best month to go to Center Parcs? Here we have reviews from bloggers who have visited throughout the whole year to help you decide:
Wonderful Wellies and Wintery Walks with Joules Clothing www.minitravellers.co.ukLast weekend we had a #UKexplore meet up. Rachel and her family came over to West Kirby and we spent a morning on the beach with some breakfast treats, a frisbee and the buckets and spades. We did have an ulterior motive to get out on the beach that cold Sunday morning as we were putting our new Joules wellies and outerwear to the test! We do however get out most weekends whatever the weather and wander on the bea
Ryanair have changed their cabin bag policy! | January 2018 https://minitravellers.co.uk/ryanair-changed-cabin-bag-policy-january-2017/ #ukftb #familytravel #pbloggers

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The Rocky Horror Show is suitable for ages 12 and above – Be warned, this show has rude parts! This is the advice on the website for The Rocky Horror Show on stage. But what did we think? Did we think it was suitable for ages 12 and above?
Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker Review - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker Review - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips

Theatre

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Winter Activity Ideas For Families Winter Day Out Ideas For Kids | What To Do With Kids In Winter | Places To Visit In Winter | Family Days Out In Winter | Winter Activities For Kids #WinterKidsActivities #WinterDaysOut #WinterTravel
Winter Family Holidays In 2018 & 2019 Looking for a winter family holiday to take in 2018 and 2019? Here's my guide to some top winter family holiday destinations. #WinterHolidays #FamilyTravel #UKFTB #FamilyHoliday
Winter Family Holidays In 2018 & 2019 Looking for a winter family holiday to take in 2018 and 2019? Here's my guide to some top winter family holiday destinations. #WinterHolidays #FamilyTravel #UKFTB #FamilyHoliday

Winter Breaks

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Things to do with Kids at your local National Trust this Autumn Half Term 2019 - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
Blackpool Tower Dungeons At Halloween
Warwick Castle’s Halloween Experience http://minitravellers.co.uk/warwick-castles-halloween-experience/ #ukftb #familytravel #pbloggers

Halloween

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Top 10 Best Beaches in South Wales Wales; a country full of beauty, wildlife, history, and of course some of the best beaches in the UK. If a staycation is on your agenda this summer and you’re interested in taking a trip to South Wales, this article will make planning your visit a little easier by covering the top 10 best beaches in South Wales.
10 of the Best Beaches to Visit in Northumberland - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
10 Things to do in Llandudno with Kids - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips

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Free Printable Italian Travel Phrases For Kids - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips
Rome4Kids picked us up from our apartment at 9.30am in the golf buggy and dropped us back off at 12.30pm. We took in the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain. Spanish Steps, Navona Square, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Farnese and Piazza del Popolo with a treasure hunt too. It was such an amazing experience and a fab way to see the city with kids, particularly if you are short on time.
8 of the Best Eurocamp Sites you can visit at Easter | Eurocamp at Easter - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips Tweet With many of us missing an Easter Holiday last year we thought we would put together a list of some of the best Eurocamp sites you can visit at Easter.

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Our family of five had the pleasure of staying at Amaya Lake in Dambulla in December 2024, and we loved it! The drive from the airport to the hotel took circa 3 hours 30 minutes. We stopped for lunch en route and arrived at the hotel around 2pm. This was our first stop on our 12 night ... Read more The post Review | Amaya Lake Dambulla, Nr Sigiriya, Sri Lanka appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.
Review | Amaya Lake Dambulla, Nr Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Our family of five had the pleasure of staying at Amaya Lake in Dambulla in December 2024, and we loved it! The drive from the airport to the hotel took circa 3 hours 30 minutes. We stopped for lunch en route and arrived at the hotel around 2pm. This was our first stop on our 12 night ... Read more The post Review | Amaya Lake Dambulla, Nr Sigiriya, Sri Lanka appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.
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Beautiful 4 bedroom house in Rhosneigr Anglesey
Last weekend I had the privilege of staying at Chapel House which is a stunning property and the perfect retreat for families, friends, or couples wanting a week or a weekend away in Rhosneir, Anglesey. The house is literally in the middle of Rhosneigr a stone’s throw from the beach and all the lovely restaurants ... Read more The post Beautiful 4 bedroom house in Rhosneigr Anglesey appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.
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Family Mountain Adventures – A  Guide to Exploring Peaks with Kids
Embarking on a mountain expedition can be an exhilarating experience for families, offering a unique way to bond while immersing in nature. Introducing children to mountain adventures is not just a gateway to lifelong memories but also a chance to instill a love for the outdoors from an early age. This guide provides essential tips ... Read more The post Family Mountain Adventures – A Guide to Exploring Peaks with Kids appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.
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A Guide And Review Of Our Visit To Casa Batlló In Barcelona
We love Barcelona; it’s a city renowned for its vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and artistic heritage and is home to many architectural marvels. Among these, Casa Batlló stands out as a masterpiece of modernist design. Designed by the legendary Antoni Gaudí, this iconic building is a must-visit for anyone exploring the heart of Catalonia. Let’s ... Read more The post A Guide And Review Of Our Visit To Casa Batlló In Barcelona appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel &am...
Travelling by road in the United States can become an unforgettable experience, especially when done with family. The country offers a variety of landscapes, iconic destinations, and legendary highways that invite adventure. However, planning a Usa road trip with children requires meticulous organisation to ensure everyone enjoys the journey safely and comfortably. From the necessary ... Read more The post Plan a family road trip across the USA with this practical guide appeared first on Mini... Road Trip Food, What Happened To Us, American Road Trip, Family Road Trips, Long Trips, Life Happens, Massage Therapist, Road Trip Usa
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Plan a family road trip across the USA with this practical guide
Travelling by road in the United States can become an unforgettable experience, especially when done with family. The country offers a variety of landscapes, iconic destinations, and legendary highways that invite adventure. However, planning a Usa road trip with children requires meticulous organisation to ensure everyone enjoys the journey safely and comfortably. From the necessary ... Read more The post Plan a family road trip across the USA with this practical guide appeared first on Mini...
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8 Tips for Visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with Kids
8 Tips for Visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with Kids #FamilyTravel #StatuteofLiberty #EllisIsland The post 8 Tips for Visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with Kids appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.
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Travelling in Sri Lanka with a Baby
If you’re worried about travelling through Sri Lanka with a baby, don’t be! Sri Lankans love babies and in many cases my daughter was the biggest tourist attraction around with locals lining up to kiss her and to say hello! There are medical facilities all over the place in case of an emergency, there is ... Read more The post Travelling in Sri Lanka with a Baby appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.
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A Magical Evening with Mergaliyev Classical Ballet’s Swan Lake at The Opera House Manchester
There’s no better way to spend an evening with your family than being swept away by the spellbinding music of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Last night, I experienced this timeless classic brought to life by the Mergaliyev Classical Ballet at The Opera House in Manchester. A truly enchanting experience for all ages. From the youngest audience members ... Read more The post A Magical Evening with Mergaliyev Classical Ballet’s Swan Lake at The Opera House Manchester appeared first on Mini Travellers ...
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A Weekend at Loch Tay Highland Lodges
The best way to get over the January blues is to start the year off how you mean to go on, with some travel, which is exactly what we did. We have just returned from a much needed long weekend at the Loch Tay Highland Lodges, part of the Largo Leisure Parks. The Loch Tay ... Read more The post A Weekend at Loch Tay Highland Lodges appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.
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What To Do In Nassau Cruise Port Area, How To Self Explore
Today, we will share our thoughts and tips on navigating Nassau Cruise Port in the Bahamas. We visited Nassau on our recent Transatlantic Cruise on Oasis of the Seas. After eight glorious sea days, our first step on land in over a week was on the island of Nassau. Here is a list of what ... Read more The post What To Do In Nassau Cruise Port Area, How To Self Explore appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.
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Titanic Experience Belfast
No jaunt to Belfast is complete without a trip to Titanic Belfast. We weren’t sure what to expect from the Titanic Experience, especially with our kids (aged 6, 8 and 10) in tow, but it far exceeded our expectations. The futuristic building looms large on the skyline of Belfast’s Maritime Mile, and the museum is ... Read more The post Titanic Experience Belfast appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.
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Center Parcs Day Passes 2025, What You Need to Know
At Center Parcs, local family and friends are welcome to join you on your break – all you need to do is pre-book their special Visitor Passes. It’s an absolute joy to invite friends or family to join you for a day of your summer holidays or Winter Wonderland Weekend. But are they worth it? ... Read more The post Center Parcs Day Passes 2025, What You Need to Know appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.
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BabyBjörn Move Carrier Review
As a mum of three velcro babies, I’ve tried my fair share of carriers over the years, but the BabyBjörn Move carrier has truly impressed me. I have hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), and finding baby products that are easy to use, supportive, and gentle on my joints can sometimes be tricky. When I first tried ... Read more The post BabyBjörn Move Carrier Review appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.
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21 of The Best Baby Carrier Reviews by parents!
Here at Mini Travellers we’ve been fortunate to be able to try out a number of baby carriers and so have loads of other parents out there! Here we’ve put those reviews together on one post so you can compare them find out which one is the best for your needs. Here they are in ... Read more The post 21 of The Best Baby Carrier Reviews by parents! appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.
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Home Alone 2 Locations In New York to Visit
New York City has always been a favourite backdrop for movies, but few films capture the holiday spirit quite like Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. It’s a real family favourite for us. And hunting Home Alone 2 Locations In New York was something we added to our list of things to visit on our ... Read more The post Home Alone 2 Locations In New York to Visit appeared first on Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips.