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Waikiki Aquarium
November 1, 2025
Destinations/Hawaii/USA

Visiting Waikiki Aquarium with a Toddler

Looking for information on visiting Waikiki Aquarium with a toddler? While fairly small, the aquarium is an ideal size for exploring with young kids and learning about the diverse marine life of the Pacific. In...
day trip to scotney castle
October 31, 2025
Day Trips/United Kingdom

Day Trip to Scotney Castle, National Trust in Kent

Since signing up for a National Trust membership years ago, we’ve visited many great places for days out and day trips from London. One of the most memorable experiences was an autumn day trip to...
Halloween in London with Kids
October 24, 2025
London with Kids/What's On

Halloween in London with Kids 2025

Looking for ideas to celebrate Halloween in London with kids? In this guide, you’ll find a list of Halloween events and activities for kids in London and surrounding areas, spooky Halloween porch decorations around London...
Autumn Kew Gardens American Smoketree
Days Out/London with Kids/Parks & Gardens

Autumn in Kew Gardens London

With over 14,000 trees from around the world, Kew Gardens is a wonderful place to enjoy nature year-round. The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew is also one of the best places in London to see...
autumn day out hobbledown heath pumpkin patch
October 18, 2025
Days Out/London with Kids

Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch London

Looking for where to go pumpkin picking near London this October? In this post, learn about what to expect visiting the Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch in West London. Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch Hobbledown Heath is...
Garsons Farm Esher Pumpkin Patch
October 17, 2025
Days Out/Surrey

Garsons Farm Pick Your Own Pumpkin

Looking for a pumpkin patch to visit over October half term? In this post, learn more about Garsons Farm Pick Your Own Pumpkin and their new Pumpkin Parade and storybook-themed trail at their Surrey PYO...
alba white truffle fair with kids
October 15, 2025
Destinations/Europe/Italy

International Alba White Truffle Fair with Kids

Looking for information on visiting the International Alba White Truffle Fair with kids? In this post, discover things to see and do for families during this annual autumn festival in the picturesque town of Alba,...
Pumpkin Picking near London
October 10, 2025
Days Out/Surrey/What's On

Pumpkin Patches Near London 2025

There are a number of pick your own farms near London where you can go pumpkin picking this October. In this Pumpkin Patches near London guide updated for 2025, I have listed places for pumpkin...

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Welcome to Piccolo Explorer. We are an Italian and American family of four living in London, UK. Join us for family travel tips on road trips to continental Europe and ideas for days out in London, Surrey and surrounding areas. Read more

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📍Cenote Jardin del Eden near Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽 P 📍Cenote Jardin del Eden near Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽 Picturesque open cenote in Riviera Maya, popular spot for cliff jumping 🐠 and also a top scuba diving destination - below the diving platform is the entrance to a deep underground network of caves 🤿 

#travelmexico #rivieramayamexico #uktravelblogger #cenotes #takeyourkidseverywhere
Ringing in the New Year in Cancun 🇲🇽 We spent the Ringing in the New Year in Cancun 🇲🇽 We spent the rest of the Christmas break in Mexico and had a wonderful, relaxing stay at the Marriott Cancun All-Inclusive Resort 🐚 Some highlights from the last few days of 2025;

🌅 Sunrise walk along the beach and sunset view of Nichupte Lagoon from Fred’s
💦 The kids having a blast at the resort’s water park and pool
🎇 New Year’s Eve party at Marriott Cancun 

#cancunmexico #travelmexico #marriottcancun #familytravels #takeyourkidseverywhere
Snapshots from Fano 🇮🇹 First part of the Christmas Snapshots from Fano 🇮🇹 First part of the Christmas break with our family in Italy 🎄

✨ Piazza XX Settembre
⛸️ Ice rink in front of Arco di Augusta
🍽️ Dinner at Il Cucinere
☕️ Moretta and biscotti at Caffe del Porto
🥩 Dinner at Orfeo
🍲 Cappalletti in brodo on Christmas Day

#destinazionemarche #fano #browsingitaly #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytravels
Christmas in London 🎄 Snapshots from the past few Christmas in London 🎄 Snapshots from the past few weeks ✨ 

✨ Annabel’s Mayfair
✨ Kingston Christmas Market
✨ Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink
✨ Covent Garden
✨ Clos Maggiore
✨ Ralph Lauren Mayfair
✨ Burlington Arcade
✨ Peggy Porschen Belgravia
✨ Duke of York Square 
✨ Selfridges 
✨ Hedonism Wines
✨ Cartier New Bond Street
✨ Regent Street

#christmasinlondon #londonchristmas #christmascountdown #londonbylondoners #takeyourkidseverywhere
Christmas in London 🎄 It’s beginning to look a lot Christmas in London 🎄 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎵 
✨ New Bond Street
✨ Covent Garden
✨ Liberty
✨ Selfridges
✨ Carnaby Street
✨ Somerset House
✨ Natural History Museum
✨ Fortnum & Mason
✨ Kingston Christmas Market

#christmasmagic #christmasinlondon #londonchristmas #uktravelblogger #takeyourkidseverywhere #londonwithkids #londonbylondoners #becauseimalondoner #letsdolondon #christmastimeishere #christmasseason
Day trip to Salem ✨ Exploring the Witch City on Ha Day trip to Salem ✨ Exploring the Witch City on Halloween 🧙

#salem #salemmassachusetts #visitmassachusetts #takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog #familytravels #travellingwithkids #halloweeninsalem
Snapshots from Back Bay, Boston 🦞 We stayed at the Snapshots from Back Bay, Boston 🦞 We stayed at the Fairmont Copley Plaza which is conveniently located a short walk from the shops and restaurants of Newbury Street and Copley Place Mall and about 15 minute walk to the Public Gardens and Boston Common 🍁 

🐕 The highlight for the kids was meeting Cori, the hotel’s canine ambassador. The concierge Joe kindly gave the kids the Catie Copley book about the Fairmont Copley Plaza’s first hotel dog, which is also a lovely souvenir from our stay.

🥘 We were offered to upgrade our stay to Fairmont Gold which was 100% worth it for the complimentary breakfast, beverages, snacks and evening canapés at the Lounge.

🍽️ Some highlights of places to eat around Back Bay were: Mexican cuisine at Lupita 🌮 Boston cream pie and muffins at Flour Bakery 🍰 and breakfast burrito and pancakes at the Friendly Toast (book or join waitlist ahead) 🥞

🛍️ Loads of shops between Newbury Street, the Prudential Center and Copley Place Mall. The kids loved going to Newbury Comics and Anime Goods.

💀 Squeezing in one more from Halloween of the brilliant decorations spotted while the kids were out trick-or-treating along Marlborough Street. Such a fun experience! 

#backbay #backbayboston #visitboston #takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog #travelfamily #bostonmassachusetts #fairmontcopley #travelwithchildren
📍Boston College 🦅 One of the highlights of our fam 📍Boston College 🦅 One of the highlights of our family trip over half term was visiting Boston College. G holds an MBA from BC Carroll School of Management, and he took us on a tour around the campus, Fulton Hall, Bapst Library and Alumni Stadium 📚 

#bostoncollege #visitboston #chestnuthill #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog #iloveboston #bostonmassachusetts #visitmassachusetts #travellingwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere
Snapshots from Boston 🍂 First time back in nearly Snapshots from Boston 🍂 First time back in nearly 20 years!

🍁 Autumn colours at the Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Public Garden, Commonwealth Ave and Newbury Street

🏛️ Old State House and Quincy Market in downtown Boston

#visitboston #bostonmassachusetts #autumncolours #fallfoliage #bostoncommon #travelingwithkids #travelfamily #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog #visitmassachusetts
November in Richmond Park, London 🍂 #richmondpar November in Richmond Park, London 🍂 

#richmondpark #richmondparkphotography #richmondparklondon #londonbylondoners #becauseimalondoner #visitlondon #autumninlondon #londonautumn #autumncolour
Autumn colours in Boston, beginning of November 🍂 Autumn colours in Boston, beginning of November 🍂 

#autumnishere #autumncolours #takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog #fallfoliage #fallinboston #bostoncommon #visitboston #travelusa #familytravels
Trick-or-treat in Boston’s Beacon Hill and Back Ba Trick-or-treat in Boston’s Beacon Hill and Back Bay 👻 Halloween in Boston 

#halloweeninboston #bostonhalloween #takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog #visitboston #bostonbackbay #beaconhill #halloweendecoration
Happy Halloween from Boston 👻 Trick-or-treat and b Happy Halloween from Boston 👻 Trick-or-treat and brilliant spooky house decorations in Beacon Hill🎃 

#halloweeninboston #beaconhill #visitboston #takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog #halloweenhomedecor #halloweenishere
Halloween in London 🎃 Have a great October half te Halloween in London 🎃 Have a great October half term everyone! If you’re looking for ideas of things to do over half term, I have the following seasonal guides on the blog ✍🏼

👻 Halloween Activities in London for Kids
🎃 Pumpkin Patches near London
🍂 What’s on this October Half Term in London

Shown in the reel;

🎃 Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch
💀 Halloween Trail at Kew Gardens
🪄 Discover the Dark Arts at WB Studio Tour
👻 Halloween decorations at Holland Park (last year)

#halloweeninlondon #halloweenishere #londonbylondoners #becauseimalondoner #pumpkinpatchfun #pumpkinpatch #londonwithkids #octoberhalfterm #halftermfun #takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog
📍Halloween at Kew Gardens 👻 Kicked off half term t 📍Halloween at Kew Gardens 👻 Kicked off half term this week with the spooky trail at Kew Gardens 💀 on until 2 November 🎃 

#takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravels #londonwithkids #londonbylondoners #letsdolondon #becauseimalondoner #halloween🎃👻 #halloweeninlondon
Autumn walks in Richmond Park 📍London 🌳 #londonb Autumn walks in Richmond Park 📍London 🌳 

#londonbylondoners #becauseimalondoner #richmondpark #richmondparkphotography #londonwithkids #uktravelblogger #londonblogger #prettycitylondon #autumninlondon #londonautumn
📍Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch, Hounslow 🎃 Brilli 📍Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch, Hounslow 🎃 Brilliant pumpkin patch in West London with autumnal and spooky photo points, a meadow full of pumpkins for picking, street food vendors and seasonal games 👻 

🎟️ Book ahead, tickets from £7.50 per person, free for under 1s. Open until 2 November 

#londonbylondoners #londonwithkids #pumpkinpatchfun #pumpkinseason #halftermfun #becauseimalondoner #uktravelblogger #hobbledownheath #pumpkinpicking #pumpkinpatch #halloweeninlondon
📍Mayfield Secret Lavender Garden, Epsom 💀 Malice i 📍Mayfield Secret Lavender Garden, Epsom 💀 Malice in Lavenderland spooky trail is on now at Mayfield’s Epsom location 🎃 featuring an activity trail through 15 spots with great photo ops along the way. Wheelbarrows at the entrance to pick pumpkins along the rows of lavender plants 🎃 

🎟️ Book ahead - tickets cost £5 for ages 4+, free for under 4s. Pumpkins sold separately

#londonwithkids #surreymums #halloweeninlondon #whatsonsurrey #halftermfun #thingstodoinsurrey #mayfieldlavender #uktravelblogger
📍Garsons Farm Pumpkin Parade, Surrey 🎃 A look insi 📍Garsons Farm Pumpkin Parade, Surrey 🎃 A look inside the new Pumpkin Parade at Garsons Esher, featuring a themed trail with interactive games, storybook scenes and plenty of photo ops 💀

🎃 Toast marshmallows at fire station in the pumpkin patch and pick a pumpkin or gourd from the rows and crates full of various shapes, colours and sizes - all grown locally at Garsons Farm

🎟️ Pumpkin Parade tickets cost £6 per person for adults and children ages 2+. Tickets must be booked online to enter the PYO farm and pumpkin patch

#surreypumpkinpatch #pumpkinpickinguk #garsonsfarm #londonwithkids #surreywithkids #halftermfun #surreyfamilies #takeyourkidseverywhere #thingstodoinsurrey
📍London 🇬🇧 More snapshots from around London the p 📍London 🇬🇧 More snapshots from around London the past few weeks;

🏛️ Ancient Egypt galleries at the British Museum
🏈 NFL London Games at Tottenham Hotspur stadium
⛲️ Sculpture Gallery at the Victoria & Albert Museum
🎡 London Eye and Big Ben views from South Bank
🛍️ New Bond Street, Mayfair 
🦢 Riverside views at Kingston upon Thames
🍜 Ramen at Bone Daddies SoHo
🥩 Dinner at Hawksmoor Mayfair

#londonbylondoners #becauseimalondoner #uktravelblogger #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytravelblog #thelondonlifeinc #prettylittlelondon
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