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The Kiddies Explore the City of London

April 30, 2019 By in Kids Section, Travel Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , 14 Comments

The Kiddies have been reading about the City of London in school. So we decided to explore the buzzing city over the Spring break. We were in London and Essex for the 2 weeks holiday, and we had a lovely time. It was so much fun that it felt kind of weird coming back home to our usual routine. For our London tour, we decided to hop on a train to the centre of the city, starting off from Buckingham Palace. The twins are forever talking about the Queen and her guards, so we knew we had to see the Palace. I have never seen the palace in real life before, so I was excited about seeing it all too!

 

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The trip was worth it. We had the opportunity to watch the guards move around and see the lovely in real life. The Kiddies were eager to see The Queen, and were a bit disappointed she wasn’t outside to receive them. We had to cook up a story to explain that, but they didn’t dwell too much on that thankfully. Seeing the stunning Palace was more than enough to satisfy them.

 

Taking in the Magnificent Buckingham Palace

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The whole area was filled with tourists as expected. It was hard work getting some pictures taken. But we made the most of our time there. Once we left Buckingham Palace, we walked into St James Park, and took in the green land. It is such a beautiful place to just sit and appreciate nature. Then we walked around the area and spotting London Eye, Big Ben and many red phone boxes, which the kids found fascinating.

Once all that was done, we decided to stop for a lunch break at a pub. It took ages to get a seat as it was literally packed with people. After like forever, we got a tiny table and quickly got something to nibble on.

After lunch, we got on a London Bus and headed to Tower Bridge. The London Red Bus was the highlight of the day for the kiddies. We went up to the top deck and they made sure we sat right at the front. It was fun just watching how excited they were about the little things.

 

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Overall, we had a lovely time. We were very exhausted at the end of the day, as expected. Exploring the City of London requires a lot of walking, which left us really tired. But we wore comfy shoes and were ready to explore. The only issue I had was I was not dressed as warm as I would have liked.  It was quite cold on that day.  A lot colder than I expected. Luckily the Kiddies were dressed up so I didn’t have to worry about them. But I would have preferred to have my Uggs on and probably a wholly hat to protect me from the chill. It was freezing!

 

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We will definitely be visiting London again. The Kiddies had an amazing time and we the grownups enjoyed ourselves as well.  I love visiting London every now and again. Even though I find the city overwhelming. It is so different from the little Cheshire village we call home.

 

 

What to pack for a hot weather holiday

April 26, 2019 By in Fashion, Travel Tags: , , , , , , , 24 Comments

The proper weather is almost here. We enjoyed some sunshine and a proper heatwave over the Easter break, which was very nice. The weather is not a bit wet and chilly, which is expected in spring. But last week’s heatwave has left me even more hungry for summer. I am seriously looking forward to the lovely sunshine and being able to show some more skin, but not the hay fever bit. Has it the weather treating you at your end?

With the summer holidays close in sight, I have been thinking of places we could go with the kids. When it comes to a hot weather holiday, you have to make sure you have packed the essentials, especially when you are holidaying with kids. Forgetting the important items can put a strain on your holiday. Spending the holiday money on buying essentials you have already at home can be very annoying. Which is why you have to ensure you pack smartly for your holiday.

 

 

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What to pack for a hot weather holiday

Here are some essentials you will be needing for a hot weather holiday –

 

Sunscreen

Don’t forget to take Sunscreen. It is really important you protect your skin from the sun rays, especially when you are out and about in the lovely sunshine. Whatever you do, don’t forget your sunscreen, and make sure it is dry before dressing to avoid getting marks on your clothing.

 

Dresses

Having a couple of dresses with you while holidaying in a warm climate makes a lot of sense. Dresses are easy to wear and style up and down. I find them very comfortable in the summer months, which is why I take them on holiday with me in the summer. It also saves me more space in my suitcases. Instead of packing a top and a skirt or pair of jeans for a day, I just take a dress.

They are also multi-tasking, as I can slip a sundress over my swimsuit and seat on a beach or by the pool. I can also wear the sundress with a pair of sandals while exploring my holiday location.

 

The Right Footwear

You need to ensure you have packed your flip-flops for the beach and your sandals and flats for exploring. A stylish pair of gladiator sandal is always needed. Good to take more than 1 just incase. If you are going to be doing more of sitting on a beach, then all you will probably need more than  1 flip-flops.

Having the right footwear while on holiday is very important. Wearing uncomfortable or inappropriate can mess up your mood for the whole holiday. You won’t want to explore in sky-high heels for long, you won’t be comfortable.

 

 

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Sunglasses and Hats

I pack at least 1 pair of sunglasses for each one of us. I also make sure we have our hats. These are hot weather holiday essentials. Leaving home without them would be horrific. Always check to make sure your sunglasses protect against UVB and UVA rays.

 

Swimsuit and Swim Bag

I like taking a couple of swimsuits with me for myself and the kids so we have options. Our swim bag goes on holiday with us every time, so we can carry them when they are wet. I always make sure to give them a good rinse with some detergent after every swim to prevent chlorine or salt build-up while on holiday.

 

Go Maxi and Free

I like to wear maxi and free dresses while on holiday especially, when it is warm. They keep my skin covered and they feel very comfortable. Packing a couple of maxi dresses for your holiday is great. Go for maxi dresses with thin straps to show off your shoulders and back.

 

Do you have any summer holidays booked?

 

4 Tips to planning a casino vacation

April 5, 2019 By in Travel Tags: , , Leave a comment

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A high rolling casino vacation is one of life’s greatest pleasures. From the glamour and glitz to the thrill of gaming in a luxury casino, there’s a lot to look forward to. However, planning a casino gambling vacation can be very overwhelming. Most people are not willing to throw down thousands of bucks for such excursions. You have to come up with a budget, find a place to stay, make your travel arrangements and deal with many other nitty-gritty details.

The good news is, you can make the process much easier by implementing some tips which will be discussed below. You might also want to read a few online casino reviews at https://handpickedcasinos.com/ to get an in-depth review of some of the best casinos on the planet. That guide will help you pick a good one.

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Here are 4 tips for planning a casino vacation:

 

  • Plan your budget

This is regarded as the backbone of any successful gambling vacation. It is crucial that you know how much you are willing and can afford to spend on hotel, meals, airfare, and gambling. That way, you’ll eliminate most of the headaches. The secret is budgeting for the main aspects while you leave some money for the gambling itself. Avoid spending all your savings into the gambling exercise but also remember you need to have enough money to make your casino vacation.

 

  • Book your airfare, car, hotel, and attractions

The reason all these are in one bundle is to save you the hassle of using numerous websites to plan for your trip when you can only use one. Choose the city you wish to visit, the check-in and check-out dates for your hotel, the pick-up and drop off dates for the car, where you’ll pick it up and drop it off and of course, the things you wish to do during your vacay.

 

  • Decide where to gamble

Once you’ve decided on the major aspects of your vacation, it’s important that you decide the on the casinos you want to gamble at. Hand Picked Casinos provides some of the important aspects you should consider when choosing a good casino. They include safety and security that is licensed and regulated, available software and games, the payment options and finally, the functionality stressing on whether it’s a mobile-first casino. It would also be important to consider the atmosphere, house edge, and stakes.

 

  • Learn different service tips

It is expected that you’ll have to tip for most if not all of the services you are going to receive during a casino vacation. Most gamblers, however, don’t know how much to tip for every service. Here are a few guidelines, for casino dealer five dollars per hour, 20% of the total fare for drivers, one dollar per drink for the cocktail waitress and two dollars when dropping your car and the same when picking it up for the valet to mention a few. You can offer more or less based on the attitudes of different employees and the kind of resort you are at.

The bottom line of your casino vacation is to have fun, and this is far much easier after planning.

 

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