Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Holidays Abroad”
You don’t have to plan every single meal down to the last detail, but being prepared when it comes to feeding your family in a motorhome will make your life a lot easier on the road. Motorhome and van kitchens are, of course, very small, and usually feature smaller than average pots and pans. If you can, prepare a few …
Would you ever go to Lapland with your autistic child? If you’re reading this then I guess you might be thinking about it. However, you might be wondering whether going there is a good idea. After all, extreme temperatures, possible sensory overload and crowds if you go to the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, could all add up to a …
For years I’ve heard people say “we’re doing Eurocamp” without really knowing what they meant. However, this summer we decided to book a last-minute Eurocamp holiday after a colleague recommended a site in Croatia. Having never been before, I didn’t really know what to expect. At first, the campsite felt like a secret club where everyone knew what they were …
Venice might be a hotspot for pricey romantic weekends away, but it’s possible to enjoy the city as a family – and importantly a family with children who have additional needs. We went on a day trip for our 10th wedding anniversary this summer with The Bears, age 7 and 4. Here’s how we did Venice with kids and …
Hands up who groans at the thought of researching potential new family holidays? They can be a minefield when you’re a family with additional needs, right? Often, you have a huge checklist to consider when looking at accommodation. How long does it take to get there? Do they serve the right kind of food? Would it be better to go …
So you want to go to Lapland, you don’t know where to start and you’re completely overwhelmed with all the things you need to think about. Fear not! I’ve put together a complete guide to preparing for a Lapland holiday. Plus packing lists you can customise so you don’t forget anything. So get a highlighter and start crossing things off. …
There’s no getting around the fact that holidays to Lapland are not cheap. You are looking at more than £2,0000 for a three-night stay including flights, accommodation and activities for a family of four. This can rise to £7,000-plus for a nice hotel in a remote location. It’s easy to get carried away when booking a trip to Lapland and …
For the last few years, Lapland has been at the top of my bucket list for our family. The Bears have hardly seen snow and I thought it would be a good adventure for us all. Timing was an issue. I wanted to go while The Bears were still young but we needed Little Bear to be confident on …
It’s less than a week until we go on holiday and our thoughts are turning to the flights. We’re going on four aeroplanes in four days, which is a challenge with two boys who have global developmental delay, hypermobility and autism thrown into the mix. The airport is going to be a big deal. We’ve not been abroad on a …