Exploring the Lake District with HF Holidays


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Destination Family Friendly UK

Exploring the Lake District with HF Holidays

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August 10, 2017

We love exploring when we are on holiday, but our trips are always self-guided, so were keen to try something a little more organised.
We have just returned from a fabulous break in the Lake District with HF Holidays who have over 100 years of experience organising guided walking holidays,…

Monk Coniston


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Destination UK

My Top Ten Tips for beating the rain at a Festival

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August 3, 2017

This year was our 5th at Camp Bestival in Dorset.
Being Dorset residents, we often boast of our own mini-microclimate and any bad weather seems to avoid us, even when the rest of the country is suffering with storms. On the run up to Camp Bestival, however, I was checking…

French Bakery


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Eating Out

Best Foodie Destinations for a Family Holiday

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August 2, 2017

Family holidays are often when the best family memories are made. As much as they can be a bit of a hassle to organise, and of course with kids involved there’ll no doubt be at least one tantrum (I won’t specify if that’s the kids or parents!) Often one…

First Aid Kit


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Destination Rest of the World

Packing for the family holiday: 5 medical essentials

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August 2, 2017

Family holidays are always guaranteed to be a bundle of fun, so long as you’re guaranteeing your health and safety are on top form. Here are five medical essentials to keep in mind before heading on your travels.
Pack a basic travel kit
Depending on where you’re going, you’ll want to…

camp bestival


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Destination UK

The Great Big Camp Bestival Linky 2017!!

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August 1, 2017

Well, I have to admit that this years Camp Bestival was an experience like no other.
The last four years and our famous Dorset microclimate had lured me into a false sense security as previous years gave us glorious sunshine, warm temperatures and lots and lots of fun.
Fast forward to…

Tower Bridge - HMS Belfast


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Destination UK

What the kids are looking forward to seeing at Camp Bestival 2017

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July 26, 2017

Cannot believe that Camp Bestival is just one more sleep away.
The kids have been busily scanning the website to see who is there this year and it is safe to say that they are uber excited by some of the acts.
Back in February we were introduced to Fun Kids…

Myrtos Beach


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Destination Europe

Why Visit Kefalonia, Greece

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July 24, 2017

Greece is one of my favourite holiday destinations and I have been lucky enough to visit several of its beautiful islands.
One of my favourites is Kefalonia, the biggest Ionian island whose green mountains contrast perfectly with the crystal blue waters. The island is famed for its beautiful beaches and…

Dinosaur Live


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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