I’ve known the joys of London since I moved there at 19, but going there with Otis and Arlo woke me up to a whole different side of the city. It turns out London for toddlers is a wonderland. From seeing the sights though a child’s eyes to discovering some of London’s best playgrounds and toddler-friendly museums, we had an incredible seven days in London. In this post, I’m sharing our full 7-day London itinerary, filled with all we did and top tips for visiting London with a toddler. I went with Steve and our two boys, Otis (3.5 years) and Arlo (just turned one). I wouldn’t necessarily descr ..read more

The Science Museum was a big highlight of Otis’ first proper trip to London – he was hyped about it for weeks in advance has been asking to go back ever since. If you have a similarly space and science obsessed toddler – the kind who watches Maddie’s Do you know? on repeat – then consider it a must for your London trip. And even if science isn’t their thing, all the interactive elements mean most kids will find something that entertains. It’s a perfect London family day out. It’s a big place and there are a few things to get your head around, so these are our top tips for visiting the Science ..read more

Scotland is one of the most epic road trip destinations in the world. It’s the perfect place to sit behind the wheel, whizzing along rugged coastline, past mountainous land, windswept isles and stopping for whisky along the way. This is a guide to the best Scotland road trip itineraries. I got together with other top travel bloggers to bring you a comprehensive guide to Scotland road trip ideas and the very best road trips in Scotland. From Scotland’s Route 66 – the most famous highland 500 route – to other scenic Scotland drives around islands and between cities. A Scottish road trip really ..read more

London is a proper treasure trove of incredible places to stay, from pretty little cottages in Notting Hill to sleek high-rise apartments in the city. Here we’ve curated our pick of the best London Airbnb alternatives. You can find them all on Plum Guide London, which is kind of like the Rolls Royce of Airbnb ­– it handpicks the most stylish places to stay in London and has options for all budgets. And they have top class customer service too. We scoured the site to curate our pick of the best London apartments, houses and quirky places to stay. We lived in London for over 13 years, so know i ..read more

As part of my series on places to stay with hot tubs in the UK, here’s my latest round-up of hot tub lodges in Devon. There are some absolutely stunning places to stay here, from luxury group retreats to cute cabins for two. All have hot tubs, mostly with epic views of the surrounding countryside. So pick your favourite and before you know it, you could be sipping some bubbly in the tub after a day exploring Devon. They are available to book on Plum Guide, which only features the most stylish of holiday homes and is renowned for its customer service. Also see our hot tub guides to Cornwall an ..read more

I’m a bit of a cafe aficionado, so after four years living here, it’s about time I wrote a guide to the best cafes in Bristol. As with restaurants, we’re spoilt for choice with Bristol cafes and there’s a whole smorgasbord of independent coffee shops to choose from, be it doughnut specialists or the perfect spot to work from. Many even serve local coffee. So here’s my guide to the best independent Bristol coffee shops and cafes. There are so many great ones to choose from that even this best-of list amounts to 50. Also see my guides to the best brunches in Bristol, the best restaurants in Bri ..read more

Our guide to the best Lake District hot tub lodges in 2021. If you want to take your Lake District trip to the next level, I recommend staying somewhere with a hot tub and preferably a view, so you can soak those tired muscles and relax in style after days exploring the national park. It’s the ultimate added luxury. There are loads of Lake District hot tub lodges to choose from, so we’ve created a round-up of our favourites. It’s part of a guide I’m creating to the UK’s best hot tub stays (because who would say no to a hot tub?!). You can find everything from shepherd’s huts to huge luxury vi ..read more

Greece is an enchanting place to do a road trip, taking in ancient sites, gorgeous beaches and vibrant cities – plus some of the best food on the continent. We’ve teamed up with other travel bloggers to curate the best road trips in Greece, from a tour of the best ancient sites to an adventure around Santorini. Some of these Greece road trip itineraries overlap, so you can choose the one that suits you best or even join a few together for an even bigger Greece adventure. And let us know if you have any more road trips around Greece to add to the list. Also see our guide to the best road trips ..read more

I’m not sure there’s any better way to elevate a stay than including a hot tub. Ending the day with a glass of bubbly and a soak adds instant indulgence. And there are plenty of Cornwall lodges with hot tubs to choose from. From little romantic getaways to huge family retreats, we’ve chosen our pick of the best holiday lodges with hot tubs in Cornwall. Also see our guide to the best Cornwall Airbnbs and the best luxury family hotels in Cornwall. All would be perfect to include in a UK road trip. Lodges with Hot Tubs: Cornwall Edit Most of the accommodation links in this post are affiliate l ..read more

Israel went full speed ahead with its vaccination programme, which has now made it one of the most enticing post-lockdown destinations. We’ve had our eye on a visit to Tel Aviv for years and it’s now looking more appealing than ever – would love to combine it with a trip to Jerusalem. In preparation, we’ve been looking into Tel Aviv Airbnb options, as well as other stylish Tel Aviv apartment rentals. Plum Guide has an amazing selection in Tel Aviv, featuring everything from modern studios you can rent on a budget to the most luxurious Tel Aviv vacation rentals. Plum Guide is like the Rolls Ro ..read more