Best Christmas Markets for Children
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by Clare Thomson
4M ago
The best Christmas markets for children are filled with old-fashioned toys, craft stalls and exciting activities. If you really want to get into the Christmas spirit with the whole family, there’s nothing better than a visit to one of the traditional Christmas markets in Northern Europe. Most of these markets have changed little over the centuries and you’ll feel as… The post Best Christmas Markets for Children appeared first on Suitcases and Sandcastles ..read more
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Explore Mull, the Highlands in Miniature
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by Clare Thomson
1y ago
On a sunny day, the isle of Mull is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Single-track roads zigzag around the island past lochs, mountains, white sandy beaches and tiny harbours. Sea eagles screech and soar above your head and Highland cows stare at you from beneath their shaggy fringes. The views are so heartstoppingly beautiful when you explore… The post Explore Mull, the Highlands in Miniature appeared first on Suitcases and Sandcastles ..read more
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Explore Mull, the Highlands in Miniature
Suitcases and Sandcastles
by Clare Thomson
1y ago
On a sunny day, the isle of Mull is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Single-track roads zigzag around the island past lochs, mountains, white sandy beaches and tiny harbours. Sea eagles screech and soar above your head and Highland cows stare at you from beneath their shaggy fringes. The views are so heartstoppingly beautiful when you explore… The post Explore Mull, the Highlands in Miniature appeared first on Suitcases and Sandcastles ..read more
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Visit Fingal’s Cave, the Giant’s Causeway of Scotland
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by Clare Thomson
1y ago
Visit Fingal’s Cave and you’ll understand why it’s been inspiring artists for hundreds of years. Turner painted it, Wordsworth wrote a poem and Mendelssohn composed a piece of music to capture the sound of the waves crashing into it. As you sail up to Fingal’s Cave you’ll see its imposing black columns rising up out of the sea like a… The post Visit Fingal’s Cave, the Giant’s Causeway of Scotland appeared first on Suitcases and Sandcastles ..read more
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The Island of Tiree, Scotland’s Hawaii of the North
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by Clare Thomson
1y ago
We’re riding along a beach, the horses leaving their hoof prints in the untouched white sand. It’s midday in August but we’re the only people here. The sea is the clear turquoise that you find in Greece or the Maldives, but we’re in Scotland, on Tiree, a remote island in the Inner Hebrides. Tiree is tiny – just 12 miles… The post The Island of Tiree, Scotland’s Hawaii of the North appeared first on Suitcases and Sandcastles ..read more
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Buckingham Palace Gardens: How to Visit the Queen’s Garden
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by Clare Thomson
1y ago
Until now, the only people allowed into Buckingham Palace Gardens were the Royal Family and those people lucky enough to have an invite to one of the Queen’s garden parties. But this summer, for the very first time, visitors can book tickets to visit the garden and have a picnic on the famous lawn. So many people fancied walking round… The post Buckingham Palace Gardens: How to Visit the Queen’s Garden appeared first on Suitcases and Sandcastles ..read more
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15 Things to do in Snowdonia With Kids
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by Clare Thomson
1y ago
It’s hard to beat Snowdonia for a family holiday. The National Park in North Wales is one of those places that seems to have it all: drop-dead gorgeous beaches, some of the best castles in the UK and mountain scenery that will take your breath away. There are so many things to do in Snowdonia with kids that you’ll be… The post 15 Things to do in Snowdonia With Kids appeared first on Suitcases and Sandcastles ..read more
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Hotel in Snowdonia: Plas Weunydd
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by Clare Thomson
1y ago
Mini breaks become even more of a thrill when you’ve spent most of the last year sitting in your garden. A year ago, staying in a hotel felt like an impossible dream and travelling to Wales was banned. So what a joy then to spend a long weekend in a hotel in Snowdonia. We fell in love with Snowdonia on… The post Hotel in Snowdonia: Plas Weunydd appeared first on Suitcases and Sandcastles ..read more
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Two Days in Hanoi
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by Clare Thomson
1y ago
Two days in Hanoi is just enough to give you a taste of one of the world’s most mesmerising cities. In two days you can explore tiny backstreets and visit pagodas, drink egg coffee and watch a water puppet show. You can ride in a cycle rickshaw and find out more about the culture of Vietnam in the city’s wonderful… The post Two Days in Hanoi appeared first on Suitcases and Sandcastles ..read more
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Where to Travel in 2021
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by Clare Thomson
1y ago
Imagine if you couldn’t eat chocolate for a whole year and then one day someone gave you a box of chocolates and told you to pick whatever you liked. And this is no ordinary box of chocolates. Inside are all your favourites as well as all those chocolates you’ve ever wanted to try. What do you choose first? Deciding where… The post Where to Travel in 2021 appeared first on Suitcases and Sandcastles ..read more
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