Destination Discovery

I loved Ninja Turtles as a child, my kids are just discovering SpongeBob during the last few months. And I think all kids are just Paw Patrol fans at birth, no? If you love any of the Nickelodeon characters there are plenty to meet and even more cool art and sculptures to discover around the resor

Sitting on the balcony, just ordered breakfast from room service. There’s a wonderful dawn breeze… And this view

It’s quite the building, with the bronze eagle casting an eye over (at least part of) Grosvenor Square! Home to the US Embassy until 2018 - the new embassy building is closer to the also rejuvenated Battersea Power Station - it’s great to see a new lease on life for the structure. No exact date

Akumal, meaning “Place of turtles” in Mayan. Akumal is one of my all time favourite places, white sand, crystal clear water and amazing sea-life. I have spent many beautiful days snorkelling and relaxing here. I am very much looking forward to returning with my family.

Xcaret is a truly wonderful Cultural experience, stepping back in-time to see how the Mayans existed is astonishing. Have you been? Or do you plan on visiting?

With 21 slides and 2 rivers - one lazy, one adventure! - and an actual replica of Adventure Bay... the kids are SO excited to go to Nickelodeon this weekend! There's also an activity pool, apparently with some sort of community challenge to perform. Wondering how long before my wife's inner sporti

Did you know, “Tulum” means wall, trench or fence in Mayan, but the now iconic name wasn't its first. Tulum was originally Zamá, “City of Dawn”.

Anyone get this reference? Feeling pretty excited!!!

Natural freshwater pools formed by collapsed cave systems, these mystical water passages were sacred portals to the underworld for Mayans. Crystal-clear waters, stunning rock formations, and unique underwater ecosystems make them geological treasures.

Connecting Kolkata with the world famous Ganges, Pandaw is introducing a brand new itinerary from October on board the 18-stateroom Kalaw Pandaw river cruise ship. The itinerary spans 10 days across West Bengal, India, and includes 2 nights in Kolkata and late check out on the final day meaning y

Were you one of the lucky ones to visit The Bahamas last year? While the ministry responsible for tourism figures had reported slightly higher than expected visitor numbers for 2023, I think the biggest surprise has been just how much growth the islands have enjoyed since 2019, the previous record-

Good to see some Christmas spirit, even if you struggle to clap your hands! Mid week might have been a bit kinder for crowds, but what a great day out with the kids in London!

The slowest month in Miami - at least in terms of tourist numbers - is in September. September represents the time during which hurricanes are most likely to make landfall in the neighbouring Caribbean or even in Florida. I was present during Hurricane Irma! Schools are out for summer further nort

When youre in MIA, check out "Area 31" for one of the best sunset dinner views.

Only yards from the lobby reception at Nickelodeon Resort Riviera Maya, it’s one of the biggest water parks in all of Mexico! But what does it look like? Is it busy? Is there food? Is it really all that fun!?! I’m here all week with a family group of 17 and loving every moment of it. Here’s a pea

One of the least appealing places in any airport, Terminal 5 has a new set of scanning and x-ray tools which allegedly remove the need for you to remove most items from your carry on or your person. During a recent family trip, we found the equipment to be pain free but the process was probably con

Ancient Mayan magic meets pristine Caribbean waters! What would you do first, visit the ruins or go for a swim?

No wonder Cozumel is famous for it, you can dive with over 500+ species of coral. Explore underwater wonders through snorkelling, scuba diving, or marine tours! Have you been to Cozumel? I also enjoyed riding a scooter around the island and eating at beach front restaurants. This photo is from San

Most will know that Lucha Libre originated in Mexico. This will be one of my first souvenirs returning to Mexico as a now mother of two, especially because my little cuties love to dress up, rough and tumble.

Only a few short weeks ago Celebrity surprised many by retiring 2 of their 3 exclusive Galapagos Islands ships from the fleet. Celebrity Xpedition and Celebrity Xploration set sail for the last time December 24, 2024. If you weren't aware, Ecuador has some pretty strict rules about the total capaci

I've seen these guys on a few trips to Mexico or Costa Rica, hoping to see more with my kids on our next visit! Although I strongly suspect my wife will also appreciate how fun they look :) Apparently they're pretty quick for short sprints, I've been reading some claims between 21 and 30 miles p

Men are simple creatures, aren't we? I was happy enough with plans to meet a friend for a beer or two in London's famous Notting Hill area when he suggested we meet at The Champion. Bonus points, they serve Guinness! But imagine my surprise when I nipped downstairs to use the gentlemen's loos and s

In just a few short weeks, my family and I will be traveling to this beautiful destination - to enjoy a relaxing family vacation with sun and fun aplenty! But can you guess where? Here's the first hint:

They must have had a bear-statue promotion around the time Paddington in Peru came out last summer, with at least 2-3 colorful “Paddington” statues dotted about London’a Paddington Station. Of course I passed them and sent silly videos to the kids, pretending to talk to Paddington and totally forge

Exotic wildlife? Check. Ample snacks? Check. Beautiful stately home? Check. It can be tough to find entertaining, safe activities to keep the family engaged when there's a bit of jet lag standing between you and your stress free embarkation! Marwell Zoo really does tick a lot of boxes, and it's

Check this place out! The Oxford University Museum of Natural History - a little unassuming outside, but it's absolutely beautiful inside. The collection is quite cool and not at all overwhelming, kept our family with young kids entertained and curious for just the right amount of time!

Cool trivia fact for you, Big Ben is actually the name of the Great Bell, within the Elizabeth Tower of London's Houses of Parliament. Back in August of 2017 the whole tower closed for visitation and the clock tower fell silent for the next few years while extensive repairs on the historic monument

I had an offline question this week about cruising the Galapagos Islands, which cruise loop is the best and when is the best time to travel there? It's going to sound like I'm wriggling my way out of giving a straight answer, but there's so much variation it really is up to you, the traveler, and w

I stayed here earlier in June during a short visit to London, maps just don't do the proximity any justice it's so close! Bonus interest, there was a film being shot at the cathedral during my stay - although I've not yet figured out what it was.