Today we have a fantastic Guest Post from Jo Mackay, founder of Italian Villa rental company Bookings For You. Jo has kindly gathered together 12 beautiful villas which all suit different types of holidays. Have a read and find the perfect break for your family and friends.
Read MoreTravel with kids can be brilliant too! There’s nothing better than seeing your little one’s eyes widen with wonder as they take off on a plane for the first time, or the joy that brightens their faces as they splash about in pools, build sandcastles and search for pretty shells on beaches.
Read MoreThere’s something quite special about Mevagissey. It doesn’t get the unbearable hoardes of visitors of some more famous Cornish towns. Thankfully here you will find a proper working Cornish fishing village. Still filled with locals, artisans and no chain stores or cafes, just independent businesses.
Read MoreIf you're on the look out for some beautiful unique Gifts and preferably Cornish, I may have done all of your hard work for you!
Last week I met with June one of the artists who has founded The Robert's Gallery in Mevagissey, Cornwall. I always like to support small businesses while we're away and this one is quite unusual.
The Roberts Gallery is a gallery shop on Mevagissey, High Street. It's run by a co-operative of 7 artists. They all work one day a week in the shop in-between creating their unique pieces of craftsmanship.
Read MoreOrganizing the whole family to go somewhere, even if it’s just a short trip, can be a real hassle, especially if the kids are still quite small.
Read MoreLuxury Italian Villa Holidays - Try Award Winning 'Bookings For You'
This week we're chatting to Jo Mackay of Italian Villa rental firm Bookings For You. Jo built her business from a love of her own family holidays in Italy to become a holiday specialist with beautiful villas available throughout the country and has now expanded into France.
If you would like your holiday organised by someone who realises how special those precious weeks off are and considers it of upmost importance that your time is memorable, read on!
Read MoreWhen it comes to going on vacation, families will often find themselves at odds. The kids will want to do something which is packed with adventure, preferably with rides and excitement to go along with it.
Read MoreThe USA is such a diverse, vast country that choosing where you should visit next can be a huge undertaking. With so many different areas to explore, narrowing down the overwhelming number of options can be a task so complex that just undertaking it is enough to make you feel like you need a vacation!
Given the amount of choice, you may find it beneficial to make such a decision on a simpler basis. Take, for example, the states that have the prefix “new”. There’s nothing particular to unite these states except for a quirk of naming-- but that nevertheless is enough to give you a decent head-start on narrowing down your options.
Read MoreWhen it comes to travelling with kids, you have to take so many more factors into account. You need to keep their minds occupied at all times, immersing them in fun experiences from dawn till dusk. You also have to be a lot more prepared, packing carefully, choosing where to stay with comfort and ease at the forefront of your mind, and ensuring that you take plenty of supplies out with you on each day out. So when planning your next trip, why not consider Connecticut, the Nutmeg State? It’s home to a brilliant experience for both you and your little ones! Here’s everything you need to know about vacationing there.
Read MoreTravel can be a truly fantastic thing for young children who are still learning about the world. You should definitely look to take them on trips to cities around the globe if you want to expand their horizons and allow them to see how life is in other parts of the world. There are some cities that are better than others for culture and interesting sights. Here are the 5 cities that are must see places for you and your children.
Read MoreFlorida is one of those bucket list places that many have plans to reach, and not just for the Disneyworld feature in Orlando. While Disneyworld is a nice touch for the state, there is so much more to Florida than the home of the original Mickey Mouse. Fort Lauderdale is a place renowned for its many beautiful beaches, events and areas steeped in history.
Read MoreWe have two milestone events in the Prada household this year, one big birthday and one big wedding anniversary! With that in mind we would really like to go away somewhere special and not the usual package holiday!
I've always wanted to go to California, so I've been dreaming of where we can go and what balance we can strike with the adults having a memorable trip but also keeping the little ones occupied. I've been checking out San Diego vacation homes, where the best beaches are, wine tasting at the vineyards! And obviously a few child-friendly places.
Read MoreTurin Epicurean Capital is a 3 day event in Turin, Italy. The year 2018 marks the 5th edition of the festival and it will take place from 20-22nd June. I organize the event to help promote Turin and shed some light on our beautiful royal city that is still pretty much under the radar despite most famous Italian brands and products being born right here.
Read MoreLast week to lift our moods in dreary January I put together a list of 18 Trips to Take in Italy 2018!
Hopefully you have all now read Part 1, where you learnt about the first 9 destinations to add to your 2018 Italian Travel Wish List!
I wanted to help you explore areas you may not have heard of and this week is no different.
So here are the final 9 destinations! I hope you enjoy them and get inspired!
Read MoreTo lift everyone's spirits after Blue Monday, what could be better than a bit of dreamy Italian holiday inspiration?!
I've put together a list of 18 Trips to Take in Italy 2018 to help you explore areas you may not have heard of. Where I know experts in these destinations I've asked them to tell us why their town/ city is wonderful.
Read MoreMany years ago not long after Mr Prada and I were married, we went on an Italian road trip. What is most surprising is that we were still married at the end of the trip as we always argue in the car! This is of course his fault rather than mine! Being in a car with an Italian, especially when they are suddenly back in their homeland means all sorts of insane driving practices seep out! How we got to Mantova is beyond me but it is one of our most memorable trips.
Read MoreBormio is one of those places you want to keep a secret! Papa' Prada has been coming here since he was six years old and we have been here together regularly for over ten years, more recently with our two children.
Read MoreChiacchiere means 'chatter' and they are called this possibly due to the crunchy sound they make when you eat them! Some people also call them 'angel wings' as they put a twist in them as they are made, creating the appearance of two wings.
Read MoreVenice Carnival is a bucket list event in my eyes. It's so much fun, the City of Venice is at its most vibrant, it's a really unique thing to do.
Read MoreWhat springs to mind when we think of Italians? Pizza makers, romantic latin lovers, big families, bad drivers? Every nation has a stereotype.
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