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Sri Lanka – the perfect destination for a family holiday

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September 10, 2018

One of my earliest travel memories was visiting Sri Lanka as a child.
I am not sure exactly how old I was, but I remember the locals used to love patting me on the head, possibly because of my long blonde hair.
I also remember hairy taxi rides, staying in a…

Kayaking


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Top tips for staying safe on your beach holiday

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July 6, 2018

When you’re looking forward to soaking up the sun’s rays and swimming in the sea on your summer holiday, injuries and accidents are often the furthest things from your thoughts. However, it is worth bearing in mind that many British holidaymakers are injured at the beach every year.
The sea,…

View from Pena


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How to travel with confidence

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March 26, 2018

Whenever I book holidays for my family, I like to be prepared and plan ahead much as I can. Because we travel with kids, I am always keen to make sure our trips are budget-friendly and hassle-free.
Here, I share with you some of the best tips I have learned…

South Africa


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Which location is top of your destination list if you won the lottery?

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January 20, 2018

Winning big on the lottery is probably something everyone dreams about at some point in their lives.
Like many people we dream about buying a bigger house, getting a new car and taking the kids on a really big adventure.
But what would that adventure involve?
Travelling is a real passion of…

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania


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7 Natural Wonders of Africa

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November 15, 2017

We’ve all heard of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the ‘Natural’ Wonders of the World. While their lists may differ, they all have one thing in common-they contain world renown spectacles which leave us amazed at the beauty, and mysteries of the world.
The Natural Wonders of the…

Walt Disney World


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First Aid Kit


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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…

Paragliding Dorset


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Home Insurance vs Your Holiday #WinterWithChill

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October 19, 2016

When you’re counting down the days until you jet off into the sun, checking and re-checking you have everything you need is exciting:

Travel Insurance
Travel Plugs
Suitcases
Sun Cream
Capsule Wardrobe
Money
Charging cables / Power pack for the essential phone / tablet / kindle
First Aid Kit

It…

Disneyland Paris


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Dubai Dreams with the Teens

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May 24, 2016

Last time we went abroad with our eldest three children together they looked like this:

It is horrifying to think that this was almost 13 years ago!
We have had holiday’s in between but they were all in the UK, usually in a caravan somewhere in Cornwall or the Isle of…

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