Old Harry Rocks


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Destination UK

Kayaking out to Old Harry Rocks on the Jurassic Coast

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July 16, 2019

My husband has kayaked out to Old Harry Rocks with Kian a few times now, but I have always been left in charge of the small people.

Last week was our 14th wedding anniversary and when he asked what I wanted to do, it was top of my wish list.

We…

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SUP Board


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Destination UK

Testing out our new Paddle Board on the River Stour

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July 13, 2019

My husband has been hinting that he wanted his own paddle board ever since had a SUP lesson in Studland Bay with Fore Adventure last year, so I surprised him with one for his birthday.

We knew the kids would be keen to give it a try too, so decided…

Hotel-Alteora-Futuroscope


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Destination Europe

Where to stay when visiting Futuroscope

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July 10, 2019

When researching our recent holiday to France, I wanted to stay as close to Futuroscope as possible.

The area around Futuroscope reminded us of Milton Keynes as is surrounded by a business park and hotels, so there are plenty to choose from, including one on site, but we opted…

Poppy Field


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Plane


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Destination Rest of the World

3 tips for enjoying long haul flights with children

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July 5, 2019

Everyone gets a bit terrified when planning a long journey with children. The benefit of a car journey is that you can stop every now and then to get some fresh air and a little personal space. Travelling by aeroplane, however, is a different matter entirely. 

We’ve all seen it…

La Citadelle


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Staying at La Citadelle at Puy du Fou

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July 3, 2019

When I visited Puy du Fou for the first time last year, I stayed at Îles de Clovis, which is a middle age lake-side settlement with fifty huts built on stilts, with thatched roofs and half-timbering, that were eco-designed to recreate the authentic ambiance of a village from the…

Swan Family


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Gap Year


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Destination Rest of the World

How to plan for a gap year trip

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June 27, 2019

Your once little ones have now reached the terrifying age of 18 and are officially no longer children. Suddenly the doors of life burst open and things that were once illegal are now part of their everyday lives; being able to vote, get married, apply for a mortgage, get…

Tower-Bridge


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Destination UK

Tower Bridge celebrates its 125th birthday with exclusive family events this weekend

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June 26, 2019

Did you know that Tower Bridge was officially opened on 30th June 1894 and is celebrating its 125th birthday this Sunday with a host of 125th birthday events taking place over the coming weeks.

To celebrate the official anniversary weekend, on 29th and 30th June, you can meet the…

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