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.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

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!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

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.

Good luck!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Health, Beauty & Fitness, Reviews · May 12, 2019

A Wonderful Spa Day at Solent Hotel and Spa

Disclosure: We were invited on this day out for the purpose of this post however all opinions are my own.

Earlier this week I was invited to the Solent Hotel to enjoy a spa day with a group of other lovely bloggers. It was such a nice way to extend the bank holiday weekend and something I had been looking forward to for weeks – especially as we stayed at the spa hotel with the children just a few months ago and got to experience what a family friendly place it is. I knew it was going to be a pretty lovely day.

The Solent Hotel in Fareham is such a lovely retreat, easily accesible and with plenty of free parking on site. It has fantastic spa facilities, a really fresh and welcoming vibe to it as well as the Lodge at Solent right next door which even allows dogs to stay for holidays too. The Solent Hotel really is a destination for any break away – whether a family trip, a break with friends or a little couples weekend away.

Our spa day began with a smoothie and fresh fruit whilst we met the other bloggers and caught up with the ones we already knew. We toured the facilities, admiring the swimming pool, treatment rooms, fitness centre and relaxation room before heading to get changed and make the most of our day.

Spa days at the Solent Hotel can be anything from simply using the pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi to a day full of treatments, food, drink and relaxation. The spa can cater for exactly the break that you want and during our day we got to experience a little bit of everything.

All spa guests are given robes, slippers and towels plus there are fresh towels to hand whenever you need them. We were also given a wristband to access the lockers and there were complimentary drinks and snacks available throughout the day that we could just help ourselves to. This isn’t something I’ve had in a spa before and it was such a little touch that really went a long way. It was lovely to be able to use the coffee machine or have a cup of tea and a sweet treat whilst lounging by the pool.

Throughout the morning we each had treatments. We met our therapist in the relaxation room and were taken to quite, dimly lit treatment rooms. I went for a facial, something I have never had before, and it was one of the most relaxation thirty minutes of my life. My skin felt amazing afterwards and it was the nicest time out I have had in ages. I’ll definitely be getting a facial again in the future. The Solent Hotel also has a double treatment room with a private outdoor hot tub which would be a wonderful addition to a romantic break away.

The Solent Hotel spa treatments on offer are a really good variety and great quality too. They all use Caudalie products and we were lucky enough to have a Caudalie skin care demonstration during our spa day and learnt a lot more about the brand and their new suncare range too. It was really informative and for someone that usually only uses wipes as far as skin care was concerned it taught me so much about what I should be doing each day and the sorts of products I should be using. Caudalie are really fantastic quality products, they’re great value and they’re available to buy from the Solent Hotel spa too.

After our morning of relaxation and our treatments we had a lovely lunch in the spa lounge, still in our fluffy robes. There’s something so lovely about spending the day in a robe on a spa day and not even having to get dressed to eat. We got to pick two courses from a wonderful three course menu and I chose the club sandwich and Greek yogurt for dessert. It was just the right balance of healthy but really tasty and it was just the sort of meal you want on a spa day – nothing too heavy or rich.

Once we’d finished our lunch and had our Caudelie demonstration we finished the day with yet more time to relax. With a dip in the pool, a sauna and steam room to enjoy and plenty of loungers to rest a while it really was a wonderful place to spend a day and to have some time out from work and the stresses of day to day life.

The Solent Hotel have so many spa days and spa breaks available and it’s now something I’m looking to add to my calendar regularly. Having a little bit of me time and switching off from housework and all that life admin even just for a few hours does everyone the world of good. You can find the full range of Solent spa days and breaks here and they have a lot of special offers too.

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