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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Own a home? Even if you travel a lot you need to keep your gutters maintained

*This post contains affiliate links If you own a home, even if you are not there all year round, it will require essential and routine maintenance to keep it in good liveable condition. If you leave your roof to deteriorate, the garden to go unreasonably wild and exterior paint to peel and chip then you may have some expensive repair bills headed your way... and a drastically reduced value of your home.  However, one piece of home maintenance tends to be ignored or forgotten – the gutter system. It can be an "out of sight, out of mind" task that could quickly result in some massive restoration costs.  How Often Should you Clean Out the Gutters ? Experts across the nation agree that you should clean the gutters at least twice per year, and more as needed to prevent debris and junk from accumulating in that one overlooked feature that prevents so many common home issues.  The Best Time of the Year to Clean Out Your Gutters The best use for homeowners to clean out their......

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The perfect adventure weekend at Mendip Basecamp, Somerset

*Thanks to Mendip Basecamp for inviting us to stay for 2 nights in exchange for an honest review. This was an unpaid press trip and all words are my own.  If you are looking for off-grid, back-to-basics camping in a truly fantastic location that still has everything you need and more than you need to check out Mendip Basecamp in the Mendip Hills, Somerset. Surrounded by ancient woodland which waiting to be explored, this very spacious campsite is perfect for families looking to get away and enjoy the simple things this summer. This family-run campsite may be off-grid but still has plenty of hot showers and clean toliets as well as a well-equipped camp shop with a big sand pit for children to play in, along with a cosy country lodge on-site only a few minutes walk through the woods, which serves up hearty meals and offers family-friendly live music on the weekends along with a big fire pit perfect for smores.  But don't worry if camping isn't your thing, they also offer privat......

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6 Family friendly things to do in Brecon, Wales

While most people have heard of the famous Brecon Beacons, a large mountainous area of Southern Wales jam-packed with hikes, peak summits, trig points and outdoor pursuits and a playground for those who love the outdoors. But what about the actual town of Brecon and the immediate surrounding area? There is plenty to do within close proximity of the bustling market town of Brecon, which also has an abundance of accommodation (including dog-friendly accommodation) and makes for a great base to explore the wider area, but if you only have a day or want to keep it more local here are a few things to do in and around (no more than 10mins away) of Brecon Town centre.  1. Explore Brecon Basin and Towpath The town of Brecon is the start (or end) of the Mon and Brec Canal, just head towards the Brecon Basin, next to the iconic Theatr Bryncheiniog, and spot pretty canal boats while taking a slow meander along the canal towpath which goes for miles. My boys love a walk along the canal where y......

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