by Liz Deacle | Podcasts, Travel
Looking for a few tips on how to avoid jet lag? Want the best advice from an international traveller ( a real one who takes her family around the world for a year?).
Need to know how to prevent jet lag and avoid arriving at your destination feeling like a zombie??
Tah-Dah! Look no further, my friend; you just found it.
If you are going on vacation or are off to start a new life in Europe (lucky you!), I have just the ticket for you.
Settle down, fellow traveller. Let’s chat.
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by Liz Deacle | Podcasts, Travel
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This week’s podcast walks you through a budget-friendly and fun weekend with kids in Charleston, SC; one of the most popular and unique travel destinations in the world!
Last year my husband and I took our two kids ( teenagers age 16 and 13) to Charleston, SC for a long weekend.
But.
There was a catch.
As always we were on a budget (nothing new there then ) and I must admit, I was somewhat worried as to whether we’d be able to make our money stretch.
Our budget was $80 per day for the four of us.
Did we do it?
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by Liz Deacle | Travel, USA
Looking for things to do in Charleston Sc with kids that won’t break the bank?
My husband and I took our two kids ( teenagers age 16 and 13) to Charleston for a long weekend.
But. There was a catch.
As always we were on a budget (nothing new there then ) and I must admit, I was somewhat worried as to whether we’d be able to make our money stretch.
Our budget was $80 per day for the four of us. (Yes, we travelled the world for a year but we’re certainly not rich).
So did we do it?
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by Liz Deacle | Reviews, Travel
One of the most challenging nights I ever had to endure while I was travelling the world with my two teenagers was a 15-hour overnight bus journey through India.
It was not that it was boiling hot; that was combatted by sliding the skinny top windows open.
Nor was it the fact that it was horrendously noisy; I have headphones which magically turns the hooting of motorbike horns into soothing upside-down yoga music.
It wasn’t even that there wasn’t a great deal of privacy; the flimsy piece of material that the Indian bus company tried to pass off as curtains could be pegged together at one end – helping to block out most of the light.
No.
The reason that that overnight bus journey was so torturous for my family and I was that we didn’t have our own pillows.
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by Liz Deacle | Reviews, Travel
Travel purses are a funny thing.
While every woman needs a purse for travel, ideally, we would prefer not to look (or feel) as though we are lugging around some ugly, cumbersome (achy shoulder) carry-all that is housing the entire contents of the top drawer in our kitchen.
That’s not the look we are after when going on vacation.
No, thank you. Certainly not.
The Best Travel Purse. 21 Practical (& Gorgeous) Options
So, when it comes to travel handbags, what’s the answer? Which is the best travel purse on the market?
Which one will make you look, feel and be as relaxed, practical and gorgeous looking as possible?
The answer to that will depend on three things.
Your style, your budget and your fear of being robbed. So without further ado, let’s explore the best purses for travel.
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by Liz Deacle | Travel
Remember how special your holidays were when you were growing up?
The ones that you will always look back on with fondness, that brought you and your family closer together than ever before? The ones that, most importantly, created memories that last for a lifetime?
If you’re ready to do the same for your children, we’ve got you covered – with five of the best family vacation destinations you can pick.
Top 5 Family Vacation Destinations
- Florida, USA
Florida is the home of many magical memories…
After all, what’s a holiday vacation list without mentioning the childhood favourite – Walt Disney World?
But Florida isn’t just the home to Disney. For slightly older kids, you’ve also got the Universal Studios park and tons of activities in the states, including air boating down the Everglades or even visiting the NASA Kennedy Space Centre.
What’s more, you’ll have sunny skies nearly all year round!
- Zante, Greece
Looking for a true break away from your busy lives? Enjoy the perfect beach holiday away by visiting Zante in Greece.
Sunny blue skies, crystal-clear turquoise seas and golden sand beaches across the entire island: doesn’t that sound like heaven?
Plus, if your kids get bored there’s plenty of local cultures to explore, plus exciting boat trips and sea activities to take part in.
- Paris, France
Looking to give your children a bit of culture? You can’t beat the beautiful city of Paris in France.
It’s home to the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre and, of course, some of the best food in Europe.
Don’t want to spend the day standing in a queue? Grab yourself a Paris Pass to get your family a front seat on all the major attractions and museums in the city.
- Rovaniemi, Finland
Looking for something a little different? Finland might be your answer.
As a snowy wonderland, Finland is the perfect place to hop aboard a snowmobile and take in the breathtaking sites. Or, of course, you can even get yourself on a husky-drawn sledge for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
If you travel during winter, you can also take your children to the famous Santa Claus Village – to see Santa and his elves in his real-life workshop.
- New Zealand
There’s nowhere quite as beautiful as New Zealand. So, if you’re looking for the holiday of a lifetime, take your family deep into Middle Earth to see what they can discover…
With a wide range of activities on offer, including surfing, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, tramping, sailing, swimming, parachuting or even horseback riding, you’ll never have a boring day.
The Secret Traveller recommends also going for Bluff Oysters if you time your trip right. These are just one of the incredible delicacies you can try here.
Wherever you travel, make sure that you do your research beforehand and ensure that there’s plenty of opportunities for you and your family to have the best holiday ever. Want some more advice on family-friendly activities and destinations that you’re guaranteed to love?
What are you waiting for?
Get booking the holiday of your dreams today.
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