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5 FUN & FAMILY FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO IN OXFORD
Travelling to Oxford? Check out my tips of what to see and do on the Travelodge blog
- March 2, 2018
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CLIVEDEN HOUSE // THE LUXURY SPA WITH THE SCANDALOUS PAST
The Cliveden House luxury spa is an oasis of calm with a fabulously scandalous history.
- January 26, 2018
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THE GREEN, GREEN GRASS OF HOME // our welsh family holiday
We visited Snowdonia to climb Mt Snowdon, but Mother Nature had other plans…
- December 8, 2017
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9 AMAZING DUBAI ATTRACTIONS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW EXISTED
We all know the world-famous attractions of this desert city, but here are some lesser-known sights
- November 27, 2017
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20 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN DEVON // fav picks from my home away from home
The West Country is SO much more than stunning beaches and postcard-perfect farm cottages; check out my Top 20 family-friendly things to do in Devon.
- October 6, 2017
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EXPLORING THE CITY OF OF THE DEAD // paris’s macabre but fascinating underground world
Think you’ve seen all of Paris? There’s a whole other city waiting under your feet. But beware – Les Catacombes de Paris (the Paris Catacombs) are not for the feint-hearted…
- June 8, 2017
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A WEEKEND IN CHAMPAGNE // the magic behind the bubbles
The history of our most elegant
- May 24, 2017
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SHOULD TRAVEL BLOGGERS BE PAID? // and, if yes, by whom?
Should travel bloggers expect to get paid, or is the press trip ‘payment’ enough?
- April 12, 2017
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HOME, SWEET HOME // returning to new zealand after 10 years
Our first family trip back to my homeland, New Zealand
- April 10, 2017
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THE MAGIC OF BALI // family friendly travel
Why this friendly Indonesian island could be your next family getaway
- March 28, 2017
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GLORIOUS GRASSE // what to see & do in the perfume capital of the world
Creating my own unique fragrance in the perfume capital of the world
- March 9, 2017
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SUN, SAND AND SMILES // what we did, saw & learned on our Indonesian holiday
Part one of our Bali family holiday – what to expect from this modest Indonesian island
- February 10, 2017
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GOING IT ALONE // why I love solo travel & think you should try it too
Solo travel may seem like something you couldn’t possibly do, but are you missing out on some of the most rewarding experiences of your life?
- January 20, 2017
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WARMING WINTER SUN // family travelling tips
Travelling for some winter sun? Here are some tips to make travelling with children a little less painful.
- January 10, 2017
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BEAUTIFUL BRUGES // a flemish family adventure
Christmas, chocolate, canals and chips – a weekend exploring the sights of beautiful Bruges
- November 24, 2016
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GRAND BALI VILLA (family-friendly accommodation)
Grand Bali Villa: read about our laid-back Bali summer in a three-bedroom family friendly villa, complete with private swimming pool.
- April 12, 2016
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DRIFTING AWAY (hot air ballooning)
Let’s fly, let’s fly away… the girls and I were lucky enough to catch some hot air ballooning over the Easter weekend.
- March 27, 2016
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About me
I’m Jacqui – a 40+ freelance journalist & lifestyle blogger.
I’ve been a magazine features writer for over 20 years, and in 2009 became one of the UK’s original ‘Mummy Bloggers’.
I’m proud mum to two funny & spirited girls; born summer 2008 and autumn 2010, and we all live just outside London with OH and our youngest baby – a miniature dachshund, named Frankie.










