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21 things to do in Cascais Portugal

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Beautiful Cascais on the Portuguese coast is just 40 minutes from Lisbon. Kings and aristocrats have holidayed here and it’s easy to see why. Read on for our guide to things to do in Cascais from beach-hopping to boat trips, cultural visits to kite-surfing. It’s a charming base for families or friends, for day trips to Sintra and Lisbon, for a golf break or a weekend away; check out our round up of hotels in Cascais too.  Read more

Top interrailing tips for teenagers planning a summer trip to Europe without parents

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When school exams are over many UK teens plan a summer trip with friends around Europe using an interrail train pass. It’s often their first holiday without family and is a great opportunity to explore before going to university or starting work. Here are our top tips for families whose teens will be interrailing this summer from how to plan your route, the pros and cons of interrail seat reservations and the best backpacks for interrail. Read more

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  • Fiscardo in Kefalonia is a pretty Greek fishing village with a stylish edge. You won’t find big hotel complexes or lots of nightclubs here. Instead traditional Venetian style painted houses cluster round the quayside where little fishing boats rub shoulders with luxury yachts. We went in October when the summer bustle was over and stayed in a lovely villa on the hillside overlooking Fiscardo. Peaceful, private, luxurious and with great views of the bay - and a magnificent thunderstorm! Read about our trip with travel tips for Fiscardo in the latest blog post - link in profile ⬆️. #Fiscardo #Kefalonia @ionianvillas #ad . . . . .
  • Here’s another sight worth stopping for on the road between Argostoli and Fiscardo. We took a detour to visit the village of Assos which was beautifully peaceful in early October (you wouldn’t guess there’d been a storm the day before!) A Venetian castle on the hilltop looks down on this pretty bay. It would be a lovely walk but we settled for lunch at a little taverna on the water’s edge. It was a classic Greek island afternoon ⛱🌊. Find out more about our stay on the island of Kefalonia, hosted by @IonianVillas, on the blog, link in profile ⬆️ #familytravel #visitgreece #kefalonia .
  • We loved the drive from Kefalonia’s airport up the coast to Fiscardo in the north of the island. It was a quiet sunny afternoon in early October and we probably saw more goats than cars on the road. And then there were those gorgeous Greek island views which we had almost to ourselves! This is Myrtos beach, made famous by the film of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, a silvery cove beneath two mountains, shimmering in the late afternoon sun🌊. Read more about our trip to the Ionian island of Kefalonia, with lots of insider tips on what to do and where to stay, on the blog, link in profile ⬆️. We were hosted by @ionianvillas. #familytravel #myrtosbeach #visitgreece #kefalonia . . . . .
  • Wishing you all a very merry festive season and a happy new decade. How did it come round so fast? If you’re visiting London this holiday for sightseeing or sale shopping check out our blog post - link in profile ⬆️. It’s a round up of 101 of the best London-themed souvenirs and gifts from some of our favourite stores and museum shops. You’ll also find posts on London itineraries and things to do in winter too. Whether you take a walk by the river to see the lights and sights, tackle the Sales, go ice-skating or cosy up in the theatre, London has lots to offer to keep you busy. Thanks for all your support and hoping to see you again in 2020! 😀 #familytravel #christmasinlondon . . . . .
  • As an antidote to short days, grey mornings and Christmas panic here’s an inspiring splash of blue from Kefalonia, Greece. It’s the biggest of the Ionian islands, and Kefalonia’s film star looks made it famous in the movie of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin. The sea that surrounds it really does glimmer through every shade of blue from palest turquoise to inky indigo. Couple this with pretty villages and mountain landscapes and you can see why Hollywood was smitten. A friend and I visited in October, the end of the season, to explore the island from north to south. I’ve written about the golden beaches, warm sea, epic views and quiet picturesque villages in a new post on the blog. We tried out three very different villas around the island, hosted by @ionianvillas. Click the link in the profile ⬆️ to find out more about where we stayed and some insider tips from Kefalonia experts. There’s more to come too 😀🌊. #familytravel #kefalonia #visitgreece . . . . . .
  • This is is the pretty and hardworking fishing harbour of lovely Monopoli. It’s an ancient coastal town in Puglia, set in the high heel of the ‘boot’ of southern Italy. Just a quick walk away from the harbour, through the paved and flower-hung alleyways of Monopoli’s old town is a beach beneath the castle walls. We stayed there in September to sunbathe on the rocks and swim in the warm, clear waters. Actually we ate a lot too! Monopoli’s speciality is fish, not surprisingly, and the restaurants are good. Choose from a chic, modern establishment or a trad trattoria - we had great meals everywhere. I love how Italy respects its old towns and protects the historic centres from modern intrusions whilst the cities can expand around them. I’ll be writing about our trip soon but I want to go back to explore some more! #monopoli #ilikeitaly #familytravel . . . . .
  • Just planning a little trip back to Greece this autumn and remembering the pretty bay of Lakka on Paxos. The Ionian sea 🌊 is so incredibly blue that in case you think I’m spending too much time in Photoshop I’ve just googled to find out why! A lack of sea algae is one explanation - or maybe it’s just that the sun shines a lot. Either way the range of blues from palest turquoise to inky indigo and violet is mesmerising. I could gaze at views like this for hours. Especially with an ice-cream. And a sunbed. Read more about our stay on Paxos, hosted by @ionianvillas, on the blog, link in profile. #familytravel #paxos #visitgreece . . . . .

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