Category Archives: Travel Tips

5 good reasons for families to visit Sardinia in August

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Ching Lee

Read any guide book or travel article about Sardinia and the advice is to avoid August as a month to visit this beautiful island. High prices, low availability, crowds and excessive heat are cited as the main reasons for staying away. Great advice, but not very practical, for families with school age children.

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Easy self guided day out in Hong Kong on a budget

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Ching Lee

I’ve just got back from another fantastic trip to Hong Kong and thought I would share this idea for an easy self-guided day out on a budget (less than £1 in fact) with Your Holiday Plannerreaders. Trying to pack in too much can be exhausting, so this day out is designed to be taken … Read More

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5 Top Tips for Paris with young children

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Ching Lee

I don’t know about you, but a visit to Paris is always good for the soul. But like any city, visiting with children, requires a little more thought. So I was delighted when mother of two, Kath Ginn, agreed to share her 5 top tips for a Paris break with young children with Your … Read More

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Travel Tip: Book early (NOW!) for Eurostar’s direct service to Avignon

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Ching Lee

Travelling to Europe by train can be a wonderfully relaxing way to get to your holiday destination. As a general rule, the best time to plan and book train fares is when they are released, normally 4 months in advance for Eurostar trains and 3 months in advance for trains within Europe.

HOWEVER, if you’re

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Northern Lights in the Finnish Lapland

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Ching Lee

Here’s some wonderful, recent footage of the Northern Lights, by Flatlight Films, that I thought I would share with you.

As I mentioned in 5 top tips in planning a Northern Lights holiday, we are in the period known as Solar Maximum. Good news, because that means the next two winters will be one … Read More

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