3 Stylish Destinations in the UK

Exploring Manchester Whether you prefer modern architecture, historic streets, or vibrant shopping scenes, there’s no shortage of stylish destinations to explore. Each city brings its own unique blend of culture, style, and atmosphere, making it perfect for those who appreciate both fashion and design. It’s not just about shopping or the way people dress, either – the locations themselves are full of visual appeal, from street art to innovative public spaces. Manchester Manchester has become the Northern fashion hotspot in its own right. Known for its grunge and alternative style, it’s a place where creativity thrives, particularly in the fashion scene. This vibrant city features a mix of indie boutiques, high-end designers, and everything in between. Whether you’re strolling through the edgy Northern Quarter , with its independent stores and art galleries, or enjoying the sophisticated vibe of Spinningfields, Manchester offers something for every taste. The diverse areas within Manche......

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Top Tips for Planning the Perfect Vacation

It's the time of year when everyone is making travel plans. But for some, the process of planning a vacation can be overwhelming. If you're one of those people, don't worry - you're not alone. In fact, there are a few things you can do to make the process a little bit easier. So, here are some top tips for planning the perfect vacation: Choose a Destination When planning a vacation, the first task is to choose a destination. There are so many wonderful places to visit all over the world, that it can be hard to decide where to go. Do you want to go somewhere exotic on the other side of the world, or would you rather have a staycation closer to home? Over recent years, the idea of a staycation has become much more popular and accommodation choices have become a lot more diverse now too. For example, a boutique hotel in Rittenhouse, Philadelphia is the perfect place to stay when travelling to this part of the United States. It provides all the comfort you need to enjoy yo......

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My top 10 travel posts of 2019

Well, 2019 was pretty action-packed with lots of adventures near and far. We always try and make the most of what is on our doorstep and hope to inspire other families to do the same, no matter what your budget (we are always on a tight budget). So I thought I would share 10 of my most popular travel posts of 2019 and hope that you one grabs your eye and inspires you to get out and explore. 1. A Winter weekend guide to Tenby Every year we do an annual overnight trip to Tenby in West Wales which is one of our favourite spots, especially during off-peak as it's lovely and quiet. The pastel-coloured houses that face the coastline, victorian houses and quaint coffee shops make this is a popular destination so if your ever thinking of heading down that way do check out my guide. 2.  Hotel Indigo Manchester, Review Last year I had a brilliant partnership with the fantastic Hotel Indigo and spent two days at their fantastic Manchester hotel taking in all that North......

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Family Adventures of Late

Wow what a busy first three months of year! We have certainly managed to pack a whole lot of adventures in both close to home and further afield. Despite its being fairly cold, life has been very colourful and action packed and we have made the most of every single dry day we have been given (as well as preserving in the cold and wet too). Here are a few highlights from the past few weeks. 1. We tried out a new cafe in Llandaff North called Coffee Rex , they make excellent Italian coffee as well as these delicious Waffles 2. Cotton Twist were kind enough to send some party bag fillers for my son's birthday, we had fun making the superman masks. * Review * 3. We spent time at one of our favourite places in South Wales - St Fagans Outdoor Museum . A unique family friendly museum that takes you through the history of life in Wales. 4. If you follow me on social media you may know that I recently spent a weekend exploring Manchester with Hotel Indigo, do check out my blog p......

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A weekend guide to Manchester

*Written in Collaboration with Hotel Indigo I love taking my boys on city breaks but there are certainly times when I know I would be able to enjoy other aspects of a city if I was there child-free and I also believe that taking some time out from parenting is really important and being able to fully immerse yourself in a place without restrictions and time limits. Last year I spent a weekend exploring Durham with Hotel Indigo and I really felt refreshed after what was my first proper child-free break. I truly believe these kind of mini breaks can be very positive for your own wellbeing so I was extremely excited to be collaborating with Hotel Indigo again and this time heading up to the cool and colourful northern city that is Manchester. Getting around the city Manchester is a very well connected city with excellent high speed train routes from across the UK, a bustling airport and of course, you can also drive into the city. I took the train from South Wales and was in th......

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Hotel Indigo Manchester - Best Location in Town

*This post is in collaboration with Hotel Indigo  If you follow me on Instagram you will know that I have recently collaborated with Hotel Indigo and headed up to Manchester, one of the most colourful and creative northern cities for a much needed child-free break. The last time I visited Manchester was over a decade ago and that was only for a couple of hours en route to Scotland so I was really looking forward to exploring everything this fashion forward city has to offer and I will be sharing my weekend guide with you very soon but for now I want to concentrate on Hotel Indigo Manchester and why it's the perfect spot for a vibrant weekend away. Now as you may already know I am very passionate about staycations as the UK has so much to offer and many people seem to overlook that. With such excellent public transport networks in the UK you don't even need a car to get to most places and the train from South Wales to Manchester was much quicker than anticipated being......

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More to Manchester than Football

I love this Manchester Print by Susan Taylor  As the title says there really is so much more to Manchester than just football, not only has it fast become one of the most fashionable and trendy UK cities in the past few years but it's really defined itself as a must-visit hot post of the North and with so much going on you can see why. Once seen as a rather depressing northern town it has completely reinvented itself into a vibrant and colourful city which seems to have it's finger on the button when it comes to trends and this can even be reflected in the fact more people are deciding to settle in the city as well as move away from London to the "Capital of the North" So what makes it so amazing? Well I have put together 5 things to see and do in the city and believe me I could of written 50 things to do as you are really spoilt for choice but I think the following will at least peak your interest 1. Check out the Culture Corridor that is Oxford Roa......

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