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.
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!
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Holidays & Accomodation, Reviews · November 27, 2018

The Hallmark Hotel Cambridge with a BuyaGift Ultimate Time Together Smartbox

Disclosure: We were invited on this break for the purpose of this review however all opinions are my own.

For my birthday a couple of months ago the lovely people at BuyaGift sent me an Ultimate Time Together Smartbox to include in my Birthday Gift Guide. Their Smartbox range is a fantastic gift as each box has a choice of experiences tailored to the theme of the box – from time together to gourmet dining, relaxation or adventures.

The Ultimate Time Together Smartbox had a choice of 990 experiences for two to choose from which included a great range of hotel breaks, theatre trips, spa days, dining experiences and adrenalin fuelled activities. Dave and I spent time looking through the experiences and decided on a one night break with dinner for two at the Hallmark Hotel Cambridge.

The experience was simple to book – by ringing the hotel and taking the voucher with us on check in. They had a lot of availability and were even happy to rearrange the stay for us when we had to cancel due to sickness. But, we finally visited last weekend and had a really relaxing break.

The Hallmark Hotel Cambridge is just outside of Cambridge and the surrounding area is undergoing huge work at the moment. This meant that the views were pretty non-existent and traffic was terrible but this didn’t effect our stay at all. We had a lovely warm welcome and were given the option of a room on the ground or first floor. We chose the ground floor and the room was available immediately.

Hallmark Hotel Cambridge with a BuyaGift Ultimate Time Together Smartbox

Our room was a standard double room. It was a good size with a desk, TV, plenty of storage space and tea and coffee making facilities. It also had a good size bathroom – although the actual bath was a little small – with complimentary toiletries and plenty of towels.

Hallmark Hotel Cambridge with a BuyaGift Ultimate Time Together Smartbox
Hallmark Hotel Cambridge with a BuyaGift Ultimate Time Together Smartbox

The hotel has a lovely leisure complex of pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and a gym as well as spa treatments being available. Dave and I forgot our swim gear though so didn’t get to enjoy any of the leisure facilities and instead just took time to relax in our room.

As part of our package we had dinner in the hotel’s restaurant which was three courses from the main menu with just a small supplement to pay for certain dishes. The menu was lovely and varied with a lot more choice than we usually get when booking a hotel and dining package.

Hallmark Hotel Cambridge with a BuyaGift Ultimate Time Together Smartbox

For our starters I went for the chicken liver parfait which was served with a lovely chutney and a good amount of bread. Dave chose the fishcake which was really well presented and a great size for a starter.

Hallmark Hotel Cambridge with a BuyaGift Ultimate Time Together Smartbox
Hallmark Hotel Cambridge with a BuyaGift Ultimate Time Together Smartbox

For our mains I went for a piri piri chicken burger which was nice but a little dry – it could have done with some sauce or a coating to keep the moisture in the chicken. But it was a really nice dish aside from that.Dave chose the beef stew and dumplings which was a really homely meal and perfect for this time of year.

Hallmark Hotel Cambridge with a BuyaGift Ultimate Time Together Smartbox
Hallmark Hotel Cambridge with a BuyaGift Ultimate Time Together Smartbox

For our desserts Dave had a salted caramel sundae which was fine – a nice way to finish a meal. I had the apple and cherry crumble which wasn’t very crumbly, quite stodgy and without much cherry flavour. But, I love a crumble and having it served with custard was perfect.

Hallmark Hotel Cambridge with a BuyaGift Ultimate Time Together Smartbox

As you can tell the food at the Hallmark Hotel Cambridge was fine for an inclusive meal package. There was more choice than we were expecting and the service was great – with our food arriving soon after ordering. Breakfast the following day was really nice – with cooked options, cereals, fruit, yogurt and pastries served buffet style.

Hallmark Hotel Cambridge with a BuyaGift Ultimate Time Together Smartbox

We had a really lovely stay at the Hallmark Hotel Cambridge and it’s definitely somewhere we would stay again if we were visiting Cambridge but it has also inspired me to try other Hallmark Hotels around the country.

The BuyaGift Smartbox is such a great idea for a gift and we actually bought a Smartbox for our friends’ anniversary soon after receiving this one too. It means that the recipient can pick any experience that jumps out at them and rather than knowing exactly what they’d like you can leave the decision in their hands. Plus, it’s so much more thoughtful than a traditional gift voucher.

Hallmark Hotel Cambridge with a BuyaGift Ultimate Time Together Smartbox

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