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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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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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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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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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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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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…

Iceland-Glacier-Sólheimajökull


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Destination Europe

The Golden Circle: Navigating Iceland’s Iconic Natural Landmarks

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October 15, 2023

In Iceland, the land of fire and ice, nature’s grandeur unfolds in all its glory. If you’re planning a trip to this captivating island nation, there’s one journey you can’t miss—the Golden Circle. It’s a route that is perfect for a luxury camper van from Cozy Campers and promises…

Cannon


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Review: A visit to Hurst Castle

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October 10, 2023

As a family, we like to get outside and explore and one of our new favourite places to visit is Hurst Castle in the New Forest.

Hurst Castle is an artillery fort established by Henry VIII on the Hurst Spit in Hampshire and there are two ways of reaching the…

Maxi Dress


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Luxury And Leisure: Stylish Family Holidays Tips Unveiled

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September 28, 2023

The anticipation of a family vacation is a joy that few things can rival. The prospect of quality time spent together in a luxurious setting is the stuff of dreams. However, planning a stylish family holiday requires thoughtful consideration and preparation to ensure every family member enjoys the experience…

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