AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @p AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @pottersresortsfivelakes with @slwilson84. It was an action packed three nights with a full activity and entertainment programme, great food, lovely drinks and beautiful surroundings. 

The staff go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home and they ensure that everyone has the best time possible. I don’t think I stopped smiling all weekend.

The best thing about Potters holidays is that everything is included in the price you pay. Four meals a day, all your drinks - including wine, Prosecco, most spirits and soft drinks - great accommodation and so many activities. 

I’ll write a full review soon but for now here’s a little Reel of our weekend
I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
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We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
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So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

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Reviews, Toys, Games and Crafts · June 24, 2019

A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range

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Little Man loves anything to do with space and soaks up information about the solar system and space exploration. His favourite topic at the moment is the moon landing – knowing that next month it’s been 50 years since man stepped onto the moon for the first time. To celebrate that anniversary Playmobil sent us their Mission to Mars range so that we could have our own space adventure at home.

A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range

The Mission to Mars range includes the Mars Station, Mars Rocket with Launchpad, Mars Research Vehicle, Mars Rover and an Astronaut and Robot Duo Pack. It’s really all a little astronaut needs to complete their own mission to Mars.

A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range

Little Man loved that he could build the Playmobil toys himself – and they needed minimal adult involvement. He only really needed help putting stickers on and the smaller stickers he was even brave enough to do himself.

A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range
A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range
A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range

Whilst he was building it gave us a chance to talk about the space adventures he would have. Little Man would love to go in a spaceship like Atlantis and he’d take his sister with him. He thought Mars might be a bit hot so instead he’d like to fly all the way around the moon and come home again. I always get the impression that Little Man would love to go into space as long as he knew that it wasn’t forever – he loves his home comforts and would miss Mummy and daddy far too much as well.

A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range
A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range
A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range

Once built the Playmobil sets could be played with immediately. The Mission to Mars Station is the perfect centrepiece for any trip into space. It gives the astronauts everything they need to explore Mars. It’s equipped with rock collecting kits and a laboratory for dissecting samples. The roof can be removed to give full access to the command centre – and it even lights up!

A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range

The Playmobil Mars space station includes two astronauts, a fold-out ramp, a firing cannon, two docking stations and even sound effects. Little Man loves acting out space adventures with this set and he agreed that if he went into space he’d be happy to stay somewhere like the Playmobil Space Station, making friends with other astronauts and doing science experiments.

A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range
A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range

So that the astronauts can explore Mars they need transport and the Mars Research Vehicle and Mars Rover are great options. They really help to expand game play and let Little Man act out space scenes further afield. They were simple to put together and each set includes moveable parts and lights which really helped Little Man to get immersed in the story he was creating. The sets with lights and sounds need batteries required but these are easy to put in.

A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range

The sets include rocks, exploration tools and missiles as well as astronaut characters plus, extra astronauts and robots can be purchased separately to expand a Mission to Mars Playmobil collection even further.

A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range
A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range

Little Man loved his trip to Mars. The Playmobil space sets really allowed him to use his imagination and act out so many space stories, something I am sure he’ll be doing for years to come.

A Journey into Space with the Mission to Mars Playmobil Range

The Playmobil 9487 Mars Station has an RRP of £64.99, Playmobil 9488 Mars Rocket with Launchpad £49.99, Mars Research Vehicle £34.99, Mars Rover £8.99 and the Astronaut and Robot Duo Pack £4.99.

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  1. The Reading Residence says

    June 25, 2019 at 7:07 pm

    Oh, I’ve not seen these, they look great. My two love their Playmobil and we’ve birthdays coming up, so thanks!

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