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Castelo dos mouros view


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Visiting Castelo dos Mouros and Sintra with the kids!

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March 2, 2018

No visit to Lisbon should be done without the stunning town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the colourful Pena Palace, Castle of the Moors, Palacio Quinta da Regaleira and Monserrate Palace.
Although public transport is available, during our stay at Martinhal Cacais, the helpful team at the…

Lighthouse Cabo Da Roca


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A blustery visit to Cabo da Roca

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February 26, 2018

Whilst researching our break in Portugal I made a list of all the things we wanted to see and do.
One of those things was to visit Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for the colourful Pena Palace, Castle of the Moors, Palacio Quinta da Regaleira and Monserrate Palace and…


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Martinhal Chiado – the perfect base for a family holiday in Lisbon

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February 22, 2018

Over half term we were lucky enough to spend a few days in Lisbon, Portugal with Martinhal Resorts.
We split our time in Lisbon between two of their family friendly resorts, Martinhal Cacais on the coast,  and Martinhal Chiado, in the city itself.
As you might expect, the two resorts offer very different breaks, but…


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Martinhal Cacais – the perfect location for a family holiday in Portugal

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February 19, 2018

Over half term we were lucky enough to spend a few days in Lisbon, Portugal with Martinhal Resorts.
We split our time in Lisbon between two of their family friendly resorts, Martinhal Cacais on the coast and Martinhal Chiado, the world’s first city centre Family Hotel, situated in the old…

Moorish Castle


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Florence


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Tuscan Dreams with Simpson Travel

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January 31, 2018

Like many families, we have been struggling with the January blues thanks to a sustained bout of the lurgy which has seen the whole family ill at some point this month and a distinct lack of sunshine.
This has sent us busily researching the perfect destination for our summer holiday…

Lisbon, Portugal


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Spending Half Term with Martinhal Resorts

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January 24, 2018

The weeks between Christmas and the February half term holiday always feel miserable weather wise, and this year is no exception.
As I write this storm Georgina has blasted into the UK and is doing its best to batter our house and garden, with our just repaired fence looking a…

Santa's Lapland


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Our Top 10 Tips for booking a Holiday to Lapland

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January 5, 2018

There is no doubt about it, a holiday to Lapland is pricey, but it is a once in a lifetime trip.
I found booking a Lapland holiday a minefield as there are so many different options available, and my biggest tip is to do your research thoroughly before you make…

Camp Bestival


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Our Travel Plans and Travel Wishlist for 2018

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January 3, 2018

It is the first week of January and with the wind howling and the rain drumming on the windows, my thoughts are turning to our travel plans for 2018.
I would like to say we are really organised and have a plan in place for every month but with Hubby’s…

Scotland


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Top 20 Most Visited Posts of 2017

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December 30, 2017

Looking back over 2017 has made me realise just how far we have travelled and the fun we have had along the way.
As a blogger I always find it fascinating to see what posts are the most popular with my readers and I have to say there are a…

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