A little bit of forward planning can go along way when you're getting ready for a family holiday and it can be surprising just how much money you can save by taking a few simple measures before you leave. We've put together a quick run down of 6 simple things that could save your family some precious extra cash to spend while you're away. ;-) 1. Save money on flights by clearing your search history. Did you know that when you are researching flights, many travel websites increase the prices that appear in your shortlist based on your search history...

This week, we’ve been chatting with Nanny Anita, blogger extraordinaire at one of our favourite family travel sites, My Baba. Anita is somewhat of an expert when it comes to keeping the little ones entertained, so we asked her to share some top tips on how to survive long plane journeys with young kids… One of the big questions I am commonly asked is how easy is it to travel with children? My answer: very! Having flown nearly 100 flights with children aged between a few months to teenagers I have come up with a few basic tips. • Explain to them what...

Is the Mouse in the House? My family and I have a secret love.  It is, and I say without hesitation or retribution, that we LOVE going to Walt Disney World in Florida.  We are lucky to have been several times but return again and again for the precious and special memories that are created when the four of us run around with big smiles on our faces and ‘Goofy’ around! Now all this said, you have to approach your WDW holiday with a plan.  There are valuable tips that turn a frazzled, tantrumed holiday into a magical Disney holiday,...

Flying with small children can be a bit of an endurance test, but don’t let it put you off travelling – it’s always worth it! Here are a few tips that might help: Before you go If your child has not flown before, use role play to help them understand what will happen. For example, they might be upset at seeing their suitcases taken away, or be anxious about walking through a metal detector. There are plenty of books aimed at young children flying for the first time. When booking, think about timing flights around naptime to encourage sleep on...