Tenerife is a great choice for a winter sun destination but it’s pretty popular all year round. Understandably so, with a wide range of different resorts, first-class hotels, wonderful beaches, plenty of attractions and epic landscapes. There is also a vast selection of things to do in Tenerife with kids, which makes it a fantastic half-term […] The post Top Things To Do In Tenerife With Kids appeared first on My Travel Monkey ..read more

There’s something quite magical about the lead-up to Christmas in London. The city comes alive with bright sparkling lights, pop-up ice rinks and Christmas markets filled with the aromas of mulled wine and sweet roasting chestnuts. And what’s even more fantastic is that our capital has a vast array of attractions and activities to keep […] The post Top things to do with kids in London at Christmas [2022] appeared first on My Travel Monkey ..read more

After spending two weeks in the beach resort of Hua Hin with our son, we came to the conclusion that not only is it family-friendly and flooded with a wide range of accommodation (including our first hotel of The Rest Detail) to suit all budgets;  but it is also a region steeped in royal splendour […] The post Top Things To Do in Hua Hin, Thailand appeared first on My Travel Monkey ..read more

A trip to our local lavender farm is an all-time favourite family day out for us. And we’re so lucky that we have one only a 10-minute drive away. If you choose the right time, you can get almost no one else around for some perfect family photos – and let the kids just run […] The post Mayfield Lavender Farm: All you need to know appeared first on My Travel Monkey ..read more

Eating out with kids in Lisbon is a lot of fun and not only is there a fantastic choice but the quality of the food is incredible. In fact, it is so good that the city was declared the world’s top foodie hotspot by National Geographic readers in 2019. Portugal’s capital is renowned for its seafood […] The post Best family restaurants: Eating out with kids in Lisbon appeared first on My Travel Monkey ..read more

Can you really get into the festive spirit and discover the true essence of a destination in one day? I spent 24 hours in the Gloucestershire town of Cheltenham and discovered a magical array of Christmas experiences that can be enjoyed by the whole family. So if you’re looking for the best things to do […] The post 24 hour guide: Best things to do in Cheltenham at Christmas appeared first on My Travel Monkey ..read more

For those who follow My Travel Monkey and listen to my podcast Kidventures, you’ll know that I have been toying with the idea of converting a van for several years now. Well, now that dream has become a rather time-consuming and cash-depleting reality – as we have a 1983 Swift caravan called Dotty sitting snuggly […] The post Dotty – Follow our caravan renovation journey appeared first on My Travel Monkey ..read more

Don’t you just love it when you stay somewhere and you discover some local insider knowledge? Had we’d not been told about the Talland Bay to Polperro walk in Cornwall, we would have missed the incredible views, a small but perfectly formed beach and freshly baked chocolate brownies! Talland Bay to Polperro walk The walk […] The post Talland Bay to Polperro walk: All you need to know appeared first on My Travel Monkey ..read more

Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, has a huge choice of high-street restaurants and independent eateries to choose from, so what will make a new kid on the block stand out? Sometimes, there’s no need for big fanfare. What should speak volumes is the quality of the food and the small details that make all the difference. […] The post Dining at The Kingston 1 – Solo restaurant review appeared first on My Travel Monkey ..read more

We’ve been to Cornwall on many family holidays over the years and the one place that is hugely popular for tourists is Land’s End – a headland which is the most westerly point of England, and the closest point to the North American Continent. Depending on the weather – you can feel like you’re standing […] The post What To Expect At Land’s End in Cornwall appeared first on My Travel Monkey ..read more