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Diana Memorial Playground Kensington
May 2, 2025
Days Out/London with Kids

Princess Diana Memorial Playground, Kensington Gardens

The Diana Memorial Playground is a brilliant playground in Kensington Gardens, a beautiful tribute to Princess Diana located next to her Kensington Palace home. Inspired by the stories of Peter Pan, the Princess Diana playground...
Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace
Days Out/London with Kids

Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace

The Magic Garden is the enchanting outdoor play area of Hampton Court Palace in south-west London. Based on the myths and legends of the Tudor court, the Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace is a...
London Wetland Centre Barnes
May 1, 2025
Days Out/London with Kids

WWT London Wetland Centre Barnes with Kids

WWT London Wetland Centre is a wonderful place for a day out in London with over 105 acres of nature reserve to explore and outdoor activities for kids. In this guide to visiting WWT London...
Lobby at the Four Seasons Hotel Prague
April 17, 2025
Czech Republic/Hotels/Prague/Travel Tips

Four Seasons Prague Hotel Review

One of the highlights of our city break in Prague was staying at the highly recommended Four Seasons Hotel Prague, which is located a short walk away from the Old Town Square and Charles Bridge....
Europe Road Trips with Kids
April 7, 2025
Destinations/Europe/France/Road Trips/Switzerland

Europe Road Trips with Kids

Planning a family road trip to Europe from the UK? Our family has crossed to the continent several times, driving from London for holidays in France, Switzerland and Italy. In this post, I will share...
best family friendly san diego restaurants
April 6, 2025
California/Restaurants/USA

Best Family Friendly San Diego Restaurants

San Diego is a top travel destination with plenty to offer for a fun-packed family holiday, from beautiful beaches and world-renown attractions to a diverse dining scene. In this family dining guide, I will be...
Hike to Lago d'Arpy Italy
March 29, 2025
Courmayeur/Europe/Hiking/Italy/Road Trips

Hike to Lago d’Arpy with Kids

Located in the Aosta Valley, Lago d’Arpy is a picturesque glacial lake and popular hiking destination in the Italian Alps. The hour-long trek to Lago d’Arpy is an easy one to do with kids and...
best restaurant in morzine
March 28, 2025
Destinations/Europe/France/Morzine

Best Restaurants in Morzine

Morzine is one of best alpine towns for families to be based in the French Alps. Along with an extensive range of activities and things to do, Morzine offers an array of restaurants to suit...

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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 🤿 

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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 🧙

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📍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
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 🍂 

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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
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
📍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
📍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 🇬🇧 Moments from the past few weeks; 🍃 Sou 📍London 🇬🇧 Moments from the past few weeks;

🍃 South Bank views towards Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
🦖 Gardens at the Natural History Museum
🦢 Riverside views at Kingston upon Thames
🌺 Free digital art at the Outernet
🏛️ Visiting the Ancient Egypt galleries at the British Museum
🏈 NFL London Games watching Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns

#takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravels #familytravelblog #londonwithkids #londonbylondoners #letsdolondon #travellingwithkids #becauseimalondoner
Summer Family Activities in Morzine 🇫🇷 Highlights Summer Family Activities in Morzine 🇫🇷 Highlights from our summer trip to Morzine;

🥾 Hiking at Les Lindarets, Avoriaz, Samöens and Lac Mines d’Or
🍃 Treetop adventures at Cascade Adventure, Nyon 
🎂 Miss A’s birthday dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, La Rotonde 
🛶  Sunny day at Lake Montriond 

More details about family hikes, summer activities and where to eat in Morzine over on the blog ✍🏼 

#takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravels #familytravelblog #frenchalps #morzineavoriaz #morzine #thealps
📍Mayfield’s Secret Lavender Garden in Epsom, Surre 📍Mayfield’s Secret Lavender Garden in Epsom, Surrey 💜 Booking in advance required as only 40 guests can join per session 💜

#lavenderfarm #lavenderfields #surreylife #londonwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #summerinlondon #summerinengland #lavendergarden #lavenderflowers #mayfieldlavender
📍Boca Grande Key, Florida 🐚 Boat excursion from Ke 📍Boca Grande Key, Florida 🐚 Boat excursion from Key West to this beautiful uninhabited island, 14 miles west and part of the Key West National Wildlife Refuge 🐚 

#keywest #keywestflorida #lovefl #loveflorida #floridaexplored #floridakeys #visitfloridakeys #visitflorida #bocagrandekey #keywestboats #takeyourkidseverywhere #familytravels #familytravelblog
📍Key West, Florida 🌴 Watching the sunrise at Smath 📍Key West, Florida 🌴 Watching the sunrise at Smathers Beach before packing up the car for the drive back up through the Keys to Miami ✈️ 

One more look at the beautiful Key West beaches;
⛱️ Sunrise at Smathers Beach
⛱️ Windy day at Fort Zachary State Park
⛱️ Boat trip to Boca Grande Key
⛱️ Birds perched on the old Higgs Pier

#keywest #keywestflorida #lovefl #loveflorida #takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog #familytravels #floridakeys #visitfloridakeys #visittheusa #smathersbeach #travellingwithkids #floridaexplored #usroadtrip
Key West Fishing Excursion 🎣 One of the highlights Key West Fishing Excursion 🎣 One of the highlights of our trip was booking a charter boat to go fishing off Key West!

🎣 I ended up booking a charter via the Fishing Booker app, which was very helpful for checking availability and reviews for local charters. We went with Reel Easy Fishing Charters and Captain Zac was fantastic - easy-going and great with the kids, taking time to explain the right techniques and planning out a fun half day on the water for us! After catching several snappers, we went swimming off Boca Grande Key 🏝️ Spot the lemon shark! 🦈 

Tip: Another option is to book with charter boats in person at the Historic Charter Boat Row in Key West, where there are about 35 charters offering various options including deep sea or reef fishing, half day or full day, private or group etc 🎣 

#takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog #familytravels #visitkeywest #visitflorida #visitfloridakeys #keywest #keywestfishing #loveflorida #travelusa #travellingwithkids #fishingcharters #keywestflorida
📍Walt Disney World ✨ Wrapping up the Disney posts 📍Walt Disney World ✨ Wrapping up the Disney posts with one of our top rides - Slinky Dog Dash (so much fun and well worth the wait!!) and a last look at Epcot ✨ 

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Build your own droid at the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Ed Build your own droid at the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Droid Depot 🤖 T created his own personalised BB unit and enjoyed this fun and unique experience!

🤖 Choose between a BB or R series unit and pick out the components from a variety of colours at the parts station. Then put it all together at the assembly station (cast members are there to help) and see your droid come to life! Personalised chips and other accessories including a backpack are also available as add-ons.

🤖 We just stumbled across this and could walk in at the time but advance reservations are recommended for the Droid Depot.

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Airplane window views from London Gatwick to Miami Airplane window views from London Gatwick to Miami to Chicago ✈️ 

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