Article: Top 10 things to do on a family holiday in Hong Kong

There’s been a lot of press surrounding the recent protests in Hong Kong, but not much coverage on just how amazing it is to visit. So I thought I’d share with you guys all the reasons why I believe that Hong Kong is one of the best places to visit in the world, especially with kids.

We had two of our three kids in Hong Kong, and absolutely loved the years we spent there as a family. I hope this article reminds you of the uniqueness of this incredible country, and inspires you to visit. So, here are my top 10 tips for holidaying in Hong Kong with the family…

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Guest Blog: Brovad Sands Lodge, Bugala Island, Uganda

Name: Brovad Sands Lodge
Type: Fully-catered cottages
Country: Uganda
Cost per night: Approx £230/night for the three-bedroom cottage including all food for a party of 4 adults and 4 children
Facilities: Pool, Beach, Spa, Restaurant
Activities nearby: Quad biking, hiking, boat rides, guided forest walks, cycling, beach volleyball, football, fishing.
TripAdvisor rating: 4

Article: 10 tips for visiting North Cornwall with the kids

Cornwall is one of my favourite places in the UK to holiday with the kids. It has the perfect mixture of pristine beaches, fabulous food, activities for the family, quaint villages and breathtaking countryside. We’ve had several family holidays in Cornwall over the years, most recently this Easter break. With May bank holiday on our doorstep and Summer holidays around the corner, I thought I’d list out my top 10 tips for a family holiday in North Cornwall. Enjoy!

Guest Blog: Compton Pool Farm, Devon

Name: Compton Pool Farm
Type: Self catering cottages (on a farm complex)
Country: UK
Region: Devon
Cost per night: Individually priced cottages up to approx £375, depending on party size
Facilities: Heated indoor pool, sauna, gym equipment, playground, farm animals, football pitch, tennis court, games room, rural setting
TripAdvisor rating: 5
Eco Credentials: The farm makes a concerted effort to lower their carbon rating. This area of Devon is very easy to dine in as a vegetarian or vegan and it’s easy to travel by car or train to this region.

Guest Blog: Calcot Manor Hotel, Tetbury

Name: Calcot Manor Hotel
Type: Hotel
Country: UK
Region: Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Cost per night: Approx. £554 per night for a two bedroom ‘family room’, including breakfast
Facilities: Spa, outdoor and indoor pools, restaurant, kids creche
Tripadviser rating: 4.5

Woolley Grange, a truly family-focused 18th century hotel only a short drive from Bath..

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Name: Woolley Grange
Type: Hotel
Country: UK
Region: Bradford-On-Avon (near Bath)
Cost per night: Cost varied from £249-£450 across low and high seasons for a family suite, per night.
Facilities: Spa, outdoor and indoor pool, complementary creche for under 8s, family activities
Tripadviser rating: 4

Guest Blog: New Park Manor Hotel, New Forest

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Name: New Park Manor Hotel
Type: Hotel
Country: UK
Region: New Forest
Cost per night: £379 for their “Forest” room in the summer holidays that caters for up to 4 guests (worth noting they also have family suites for up to 7 guests)
Facilities: Spa, Pool, Complementary creche for under 8s, Kids activities
Tripadviser rating: 4

Guest Blog: Hotel Lopesan Baobab, Gran Canaria

Name: Hotel Lopesan Baobab, Gran Canaria
Type: Hotel (5*)
Country: Gran Canaria
Cost per night: approx. £265 for a family of 3
Facilities: Kids club, 7 pools, gym, live entertainment
Tripadviser rating: 4.5

A Winter Wonderland at Center Parcs, Woburn Forest

Name: Center Parcs, Woburn Forest
Type: Family resort
Country: UK
Town: Bedford
Cost: Cost for a 4 Bedroom Woodland Lodge varies from approx £859 in low season to £1499 over school holidays for a Friday – Monday stay
Facilities: Swimming complex, Spa, Kids activities
Tripadvisor rating: 4

**Hot off the press** The Island of Boracay, Philippines, is back in business, and here is a cracker of a hotel to entice you there..

Name: Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort
Type: Hotel (5*)
Country: Philippines
Island: Boracay
Cost per night: £458 per night including breakfast for a Deluxe Seaview Room
Facilities: Pool, Gym, Spa, Kids Adventure Zone
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5