I’m a sucker for a day trip or holiday centered around the beach and find that over the years my favourites have quickly turned into a well-rehearsed list of the best 5 beaches in the UK. It’s no surprise that Britain’s beaches are starting to getting busier as we all countdown to those precious summers annual leave days and I … Read More
Britain’s Best Beach Huts for Hire
Looking for a Beach Hut for Hire in the UK? I love nothing more than spending a day at a beach hut and if I get the chance to when holidaying, then I’m one happy lady!! Having spent hours visiting, researching and reading reviews for my own holidays, it only felt right to share my Britain’s best beach huts … Read More
Best Kids Festivals in Essex (2018): Days Out with the Kids
Congrats!!! You’ve made it through the first of the half term holidays ;0) But both you and I know that despite the fact that it can be painful thinking of new ideas for days out with the kids during the holidays, there will also be a hint of sadness as you prepare those school uniforms and pack the school bags … Read More
Looking for the Best Seaside Ice-Cream in Essex? 6 Places in Essex to Get Great Ice-Cream
Whether your favourite is mint choc chip, rum and raisin (mine) or a good old-fashioned whippy, I think you’ll agree that it’s never too cold for ice-cream! And if you are a beach lover, then what you’ll really want to know is where you can get the best seaside ice-cream in Essex. Well, you really don’t want to have to move too … Read More
Looking for Things to Do in Essex This Half Term (October 2017)? Ideas for Days out with the Kids
Really? Half-Term is already here!!?!??! With many Essex attractions viewing half-term as the last opportunity to make the most of daylight saving time, there are lots of fab ideas for days out with the kids this half-term. While I’m personally loving homemade soup and those comforting Sunday lunches, that autumn light during sunset keeps me heading outdoors to enjoy it. So … Read More
Looking for Things to Do in Essex in August (2017)? Ideas for Days out with the Kids
It’s been one of those weeks where I’m still loving the early evening light those beautiful rainbows after a big downpour. But I’m also conscious that Autumn isn’t too far off and so any chance I have, I’m heading outdoors to enjoy that light. With several weeks left of the school holidays, what better excuse do you need to cram in even more days out … Read More
Looking for Things to Do in Essex in July (2017)? Ideas for Days out with the Kids
I don’t know about you but the summer diary is starting to fill up and I’m getting excited about heading off on adventures. But what about the weekends and those school holidays that are lingering? Is it possible to squeeze in, even more, fab days out with the kids? Errrrr, of course it is!!! If you are ready to plan … Read More
Dog Friendly Holiday in Brecon Beacons: Brecon Retreat (Reviewed)
There are occasions when I hear so many good things about somewhere that I have to visit! The Brecon Retreat has been one of those and last year I found myself spotting great review after great review across socials media. I’m always on the search for those hidden gems that truly are dog-friendly! And well, Millie was up for another adventure … Read More
Looking for Things to Do in Essex in June (2017)? Ideas for Days out with the Kids
It’s the last day of half term and I hope you’ve had some fab days out with the kids. Whatever you have been up to throughout the holidays, I think you deserve a hooray! Are you having that celebratory glass of vino to avoid those Sunday night blues? Whenever I come back from holiday, I like to plan the next one to … Read More
Help us Create a Beach Lovers Guide to Essex
That feeling of needing to ‘get away’ isn’t uncommon in today’s chaotic world. Work, daily routines, family and general stresses can all mount up and have many of us dreaming of our next ‘get-away’. But have you ever heard of the suggestion of ‘acting like a tourist in your own town’? I think when we spend so much of our … Read More
