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Colmar Alsace Christmas Market
January 30, 2025
Colmar/Destinations/Europe/France

Colmar Alsace Christmas Market Guide 2025

Located in the Alsace region of France, Colmar is a charming and picturesque town of half-timbered buildings and flower-lined canals. During the festive season, the enchanting historic town centre of Colmar becomes a winter wonderland...
Disneys Animal Kingdom Lodge Review
January 28, 2025
Disney Parks/Florida/Hotels/Orlando/USA

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort Review

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is a deluxe Walt Disney World resort inspired by traditional African savanna lodges. The resort is brilliantly themed with the adjacent Animal Kingdom theme park. Learn about the savanna view rooms,...
Granada with Kids
January 27, 2025
Europe/Granada/Spain

Things to Do in Granada with Kids

Located in the vibrant region of Andalusia in southern Spain, Granada is a wonderful place for a family city break from London. In this post, I will share things to do in Granada with kids,...
Hotel Review - Moana Surfrider, Waikiki, Hawaii
January 26, 2025
Destinations/Hawaii/Hotels/Oahu/USA

Moana Surfrider Waikiki Beach Oahu Review

With its historic charm and excellent oceanfront location, the Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa, is one of the most memorable places to stay on Honolulu’s Waikiki Beach. In this Moana Surfrider Oahu review,...
Newport Bay Disneyland Paris
Disney Parks/France/Hotels

Disney Newport Bay Club Disneyland Paris Hotel Review

Among the many hotel options near Disneyland Paris, there are several Disney Hotels that are on property and within a short walk away from the park entrance. One of the closest is Disney Newport Bay...
Waikiki restaurants with a view
January 25, 2025
Destinations/Hawaii/Restaurants/USA

Beachfront Restaurants in Waikiki

In this post, I’ll be sharing top beachfront restaurants in Waikiki, Honolulu, that offer great food and service along with stunning views of Waikiki Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Beachfront Restaurants in Waikiki Waikiki offers...
Champagne Region
January 23, 2025
Champagne/Europe/France/Road Trips

Weekend Break in Epernay Champagne

Considered the capital of the Champagne region, the historic town of Épernay is a popular destination for a weekend break champagne tasting in France. In this post, you will find recommendations for champagne houses, restaurants,...
View of St Ives Harbour, St Ives, Cornwall
January 21, 2025
Europe/Road Trips/United Kingdom

Weekend Break in St Ives, Cornwall

St Ives is a charming seaside town, located in Cornwall, England and known for its picturesque fishing harbour. In this post, learn more about planning a weekend break in St Ives, Cornwall, with recommendations of...

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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 🧙

#salem #salemmassachusetts #visitmassachusetts #takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog #familytravels #travellingwithkids #halloweeninsalem
📍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 🍂 

#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
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 ✨ 

#disneymagicmoments #wdwresort #disneyworldtrip #hollywoodstudios #epcotcenter #familytravels #familytravelblog #visitorlando #visitflorida #thisismagic #slinkydogdash #disneyholidays #waltdisneyworld
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.

#starwars #galaxysedge #droiddepot #hollywoodstudiosdisney #disneyworldorlando #visitorlando #visitflorida #travelusa #themeparks #takeyourkidseverywhere #uktravelblogger #familytravelblog #disneyholidays #starwarsgalaxysedge
Airplane window views from London Gatwick to Miami Airplane window views from London Gatwick to Miami to Chicago ✈️ 

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