If your family are a cool bunch, Reykjavik should be the next destination on your holiday list! The city is the capital of Iceland, one of the coldest countries in the world but don’t let that cool you off – Reykjavik has the perfect balance of a bustling city centre, and the peace of the surrounding countryside. Reykjavik was established over 1,000 years ago and has been the centre for Icelandic culture and economy for hundreds of years. Whilst it might not be as big as other capital cities, it still holds some pretty big international ‘claim to fames’: being...

One of the coolest and most colourful spots in Scandinavia, Copenhagen is a fantastic holiday destination for the whole family. There’s nowhere better to experience the Danish culture than in the capital itself! Copenhagen has been the centre of the country for more than 600 years. The city prides itself on blending the past, the present and future at every turn! Copenhagen sits on the east coast of the country, just across the water from Sweden. Like much of Scandinavia, the city has an oceanic climate – this essentially means that the winter months are cold and snowy, whilst the...

Sometimes all it takes to relieve the stresses of everyday life and strengthen family bonds is a winter family getaway. Taking a short trip away with the family is a perfect way to kick the winter blues and have some fun!    Shrewsbury, Shropshire Shrewsbury is almost entirely looped by the River Severn, which makes it feel like the setting from a fairy tale. Add that to the 650 old buildings that are grade listed and you’ll fall in love with the quaintness of this old English town, nine miles from the Welsh border. There’s a great balance of independent shops...

The turn of the new year is a fresh start for the whole family, and what better way to celebrate new beginnings than with a new holiday destination! The whole world is the oyster for your family but it’s quite a big one, so we thought it would be helpful to highlight our five places to add to your holiday list!  Lapland, Iceland If you’re anything like we were as kids, your little ones probably spent a lot of the lead up to Christmas staring out the window, waiting for snow! They might not have got the Crosby-White Christmas they...

When you think of a family holiday in the Netherlands, almost everyone will think of Amsterdam. Well take a U-turn away from the capital and you’ll find Utrecht – a characterful city just waiting for you and the little ones to explore! Once the most important city in the Netherlands, Utrecht has still got all it takes to be the centre of your kids’ attention! Utrecht is located in the central Netherlands and has been established since the times of the Roman empire. With some of its beautiful buildings still intact from over a thousand years ago, and the fact...