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Destination Europe

Handy tips for planning your ideal family getaway in Croatia

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December 1, 2023

Have you set your sights on Croatia for your next family holiday? This central European country has an alluring Mediterranean vibe, helping it attract a record-equalling 19.8 million tourist arrivals in the first 10 months of 2023. Just a short flight from the UK, it makes a fantastic and…


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Destination UK

A Family’s Guide to Road Trip Success

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November 29, 2023

Nothing beats a family road trip if you want to spend some uninterrupted quality time together and visit some pretty incredible destinations. Road trips are increasing in popularity, and it’s not hard to see why. Not only can you plan your trip exactly as you like, but you can…


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Destination UK

Review: Glow Marwell 2023

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November 27, 2023

Visiting Marwell at Christmas is something we have been doing since the kids were tiny and as the years have gone by, their offerings have adapted and grown.

2023 is their second year of Glow Marwell, a magical light experience and although we thoroughly enjoyed last years display, this year…


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Destination UK

Review: Festive Cruises of Poole Harbour with City Cruises

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November 24, 2023

One of our Christmas traditions for the kids was always a Sail with Santa Cruise in Poole Harbour with City Cruises, but sadly they have outgrown them now, but I was keen to keep the tradition going somehow.

This weekend we booked a Festive Harbour Cruise instead which includes a…

Corfe Castle from above


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Destination UK

Uncovering Dorset’s Hidden Treasures

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November 13, 2023

Travelling your home country is one of life’s more vastly underrated pleasures. Many, in search of experiences new, place their holiday ambitions in the hands of commercial airlines and package holiday providers – the latter of which have become markedly more expensive in recent months.

But the art of ‘staycationing’…

SiX


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Destination UK

Review: SIX The Musical Tour

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November 3, 2023

I love History and my favourite period of time has always been Tudor England and predominately Henry VIII and his six wives.

Back in 2017, SIX the Musical launched at the Edinburgh Festival to rave reviews and has since won 26 major international awards.

We were booked in to see SIX…

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Essential Travel Companions: Items You Shouldn’t Leave Behind in 2023

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October 31, 2023

The sensation of embarking on a new journey can be electrifying, but it also brings the confusing task of deciding what to pack. As you set off to explore new horizons, it’s vital to arm yourself with items that not only make your trip comfortable but also contribute positively…

Halloween


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Destination UK

Review: Halloween Fun at Paultons Park for Tweens and Teens

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October 29, 2023

This October half term we visited Paultons Park to experience their halloween fun.

My three are now 15, 12 and 10 so the days of Peppa Pig World are way behind them now, but Paultons Park has so much to offer older families these days.

I have to say that Paultons…


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Destination Family Friendly UK

Review: Halloween at Beaulieu

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October 26, 2023

October half term has arrived and with it comes some fun, Halloween themed days out.

We were invited to the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu to see what spooky events they had on offer.

We love Beaulieu anyway, as it has such a great variety of activities to keep the kids…

Bincombe Bumps Events


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Destination UK

Review: Bincombe Bumps Pumpkin Patch – Weymouth

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October 23, 2023

We love October for its beautiful change of colours, scrunching through leaves and choosing our favourite pumpkins from a local pumpkin patch.

I previous years we have researched the best places to pick pumpkins around Bournemouth and Poole and this year we were keen to try somewhere different.

We decided to…

KARA GUPPY
Bournemouth

Are we nearly there yet? is a new online blog run by me, Kara Guppy, and is named as such thanks to my daughter Eliza who always asks that very question when we are less than 5 minutes up the road heading off on our adventures. You may know me from my other family blog chelseamamma.co.uk