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Nestled in the heart of the historical and vibrant city of Prague, our stay at the Mosaic House Design Hotel Prague's unfolds as an unforgettable journey, harmoniously blending luxury, comfort, and familial warmth. Our choice to stay in their penthouse, as part of the hotel, offers us a realm of stylish design, comfort, and whimsy. Read more…
Nestled in a serene corner of the globe, our two families find a slice of paradise that seamlessly blends the thrill of adventure with the comforts of a home away from home. This exquisite destination, Family House Elements, which we are fortunate to call ours for a week, cateres to our every whim and fancy. Read more…
Once it was an ancient fort overlooking the Adriatic Sea, now, due to the great work and perseverance of the kind owners, Villa Judita is a cute little tow-bedroom house in Zadvarje not far from the enchanting city of Split in Croatia. Read more…
As for this trip we visit the United States and we love the outdoors and adventures. We also have a favourite when it’s comes to the many recommendable towns and cities, being Durango. To experience this all-in comfort, we stay at Tamarron Lodge a less than 10 minute-drive to Durango. Read more…
When we asked our teenagers for their favorite holiday destination ever; without a second of hesitation, they yelled out: the ranch in the mountains in the USA! Read more...
We leave the city of Albuquerque in the US behind us as we drive deeper into the desert. These are the lands of the Indigenous Tamayame people. Our destination, the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, sits miles away from the cities noises and bustle on a quiet part of the Santa Ana Pueblo. Read more…
Are you searching for the outstanding and affordable family vacation destination? Look no further than El Pueblo Lodge in Taos, New Mexico. Read more…
It is perhaps one of the most special things I have done in all our travels. At sunrise I get up and cycle across the island. Slowly it awakens. There is a light breeze, and I can smell the faint mist rising from the jungle on the steep slopes. I take it all in; trying hard to imprint the impressions in my memory forever. Our trip to the Seychelles takes us to La Digue Island, the third largest island of the archipel. Read more…
Walking with beers and cans of Coke to our own secluded beach; we stay in a beautiful rental villa on Praslin in the Seychelles. Now we know why the name of our villa is so appropriate: the sunset is magnificent on this side of the island. Praslin was once known as a hideout for pirates. When you visit, you will quickly see why they liked to hide here. With white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and a wonderful climate, everyone wants to be here: pirates as well as law abiding tourists. Read more…
Villa Koket is a self catering accommodation and we are having an amazing time here. The owners are a local family, running a complex of 8 newly built modern apartments located on the northern coast of Mahe in a quiet surrounding in the village of Northeast Point. Read more…
Looking for a creative and off-the-beaten track in the Netherlands, we end up at Kallumaan in the Noordoostpolder. It feels familair to Angela, who is born in Flevoland as the daughter of one of the first families to settle there. Kallumaan is a surprising, beautiful place to stay, located in the idyllic village of Kraggenburg. Read more…
A holiday home near the sea is of course great. However, for our horse-loving daughters, our trip to the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands is very special. For in addition to a comfortable accommodation, we also have access to a care pony. Already upon arrival at “In de Zeeuwse schuur”, the girls spot pony Bonny. Read more…
We often rent holiday homes during our travels and are quite used to it. However, we have never stayed anywhere with as many facilities as we discover during our stay at Gite Grand-Pas in France. Read more…
The mist hangs in patches over the Scottish meadow and it is already half-day. Yet it is still mid-afternoon when we are on our way to an iconic hotel in a comfortable car. Winner of the Hotel of the Year award by The Sunday Times and repeatedly named one of the most beautiful design hotels in the world. It is an impressive building. Built in the 19th century, The Fife Arms Hotel is a Braemar landmark and is a category B listed building. Read more…
With close to 100 million visitors across the whole country it is one of the most visited places on earth. So, finding a somewhat quiet spot sounds like impossible. Well to the contrary; we found a small slice of heaven hardly visited by any tourist and smack in the middle of the Mediterranean coast. Welcome to Mas de Peint in the Camargue region. Read more…
Sometimes you just know when you hit a family friendly hot spot. This happens to us on the afternoon we arrive at the Mas de Thau near the small town of Montagnac… Read more…
In this hectic life, the holiday is often the time for one to take things easy: give more attention to each other and yourself, and more attention to the things one does. Mindfulness is the buzzword nowadays. Today, however, we are in a tent. The location we chose is situated on the gorgeous Domaine de Saint-Christophe not far from Metz, in the north-east of France. Read more…
How about finding a house in Belgium for 5 families, including 9 children, and a dog? With a pool, sauna and Jacuzzi? A gourmet kitchen? Ensuite bathrooms? A fire place? A BBQ? And a big garden? And things to do around? Sounds like a mission impossible? Not if you search Ardennes-etapes… Read more…
When we arrive a bit later than expected in the evening, we immediately experience the great service at River Valley Lodge. Read more…
A long-desired wish from our daughters is going to materialize as we head to New Zealand and hire a motorhome. Searching the internet, we find a lot of commercial rental operators, but especially in Summer they are often fully booked or with extremely high rates. That’s when we find Mighway, labelled as the ‘Airbnb’ of the recreational vehicles. Read more…
