Lola and I were recently lucky enough to spend four days aboard a beautiful Sunseeker on the stunning, totally turquoise water of Sardinia. We flew to Olbia, headed to the nearby marina and climbed on board. And while I was as reticent as any parent of a three-year-old can expect to be when staying on a boat with a child who can’t yet swim, what I didn’t need to worry about was sun damage. Donning either a swimsuit or a bikini by Sunuva, she looked good enough to eat. But better still, her skin was totally safe, because the swimwear … Continued

Let’s face it. When the weather is this glorious there are few places more blissful for the summer months than England. Forget airport queues, long haul flights and jet lag (all absolutely worth it for some of the fabulous places out there) but if air travel with tots isn’t floating your boat, then why go anywhere at all? Though I loathe the word “staycation,” the idea of holidaying at home works well for me if the sun is shining and I’ve the right place to lay my head at night. And The St. Moritz Hotel in Cornwall definitely appeals. The St. … Continued

So your trip is booked, the accommodation has been researched in painstaking detail and everyone is counting the minutes to take off. But for a lot of new parents there are endless worries and questions when taking young children to new climes. Changing weather patterns, new temperatures tiny tots aren’t used to and local medical issues can often put families off travelling, especially when considering more tropical destinations. There is no reason not to get away though. Professor Ricky Richardson, a Senior Consultant Paediatrician who sees patients at The Child and Family Practice, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust … Continued

Why Mauritius? Mauritius is synonymous with perfect waters, powdery, unadulterated sand and a stunning climate. Located about 2000 kilometres off the southeast coast of Africa, it does require a long haul flight but, as with all these things, the end result will make you glad of it. With a tropical climate, the current winter months of June to September make it an ideal time to travel with children – the temperatures are gorgeous but not too, too hot and humid as you would find in their summer season. The locals are lovely, the general ambience is totally relaxed and with … Continued

The Royal Albert Hall is one of those show-stopping, no-holds-barred beauties that defines the iconic and truly beautiful architecture of London. The heartbeat of music in central London, simply walking through the round edges into this amazing music hall is an experience in and of itself. And now, even if your little ones are too young for the Proms, you can introduce them to the Royal Albert Hall in all its Grade I listed glory by dining at Verdi. I recently had a glorious evening there, dining and drinking (Mama had a night off, obviously) in the beautifully-curated and newly-opened … Continued