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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Days Out, Days Out and Attractions/Events, Mauritius, Reviews, Travel · September 17, 2019

Seeing Dolphins in Mauritius with Adrien’s Dream

One excursion we really wanted to do as a family when we booked to go to Mauritius was see dolphins in the wild. Dolphins spend time off the coast of Mauritius at various times of the year so we researched boat trips to see them for ourselves. We were recommended Adrien’s Dream and and booked their Sunrise Crystal Dream excursion for one of our first days in Mauritius.

The excursion started at Flic en Flac beach on the west coast of Mauritius at 7:15am. This meant leaving our hotel at 5:30am to make sure we arrived on time – but it was well worth the early wake up call!

We parked easily beside the beach and met our guide who pointed us in the direction of our tour group and we were soon on board a speed boat, starting our excursion. There were 12 of us on the boat, six at the front and six at the back. We were a mix of nationalities but all spoke English so that was the primary language for the day.

We set sail and were given a safety briefing whilst we cruised towards the area where the wild dolphins liked to play. On the way we had a little surprise and saw a pair of humpback whales – a mother and calf – who swam fairly close to our boat.

Seeing Dolphins in Mauritius with Adrien's Dream

Soon after we spotted a pod of 20-30 dolphins and followed them with members of our group snorkelling as they swam by. It was beautiful to see and the children were in awe of them. It was a great way to start our day.

Seeing Dolphins in Mauritius with Adrien's Dream

We had a couple of snorkelling stops as well as pancakes and drinks on board the boat. The day felt quite fast paced – sailing, snorkelling, sailing, swimming and with just a little down time to enjoy being on the boat in between.

Seeing Dolphins in Mauritius with Adrien's Dream
Seeing Dolphins in Mauritius with Adrien's Dream

One of the most photographed sights in Mauritius is the Crystal Rock, or Le Morne, which was absolutely beautiful. We sailed around it before dropping anchor at Ile aux Benitiers where we had a few hours to relax in the sun, explore the island and swim in the sea. Benitiers Island was like a little piece of paradise but as it’s quite a popular tourist boat route it was very busy.

Seeing Dolphins in Mauritius with Adrien's Dream
Seeing Dolphins in Mauritius with Adrien's Dream
Seeing Dolphins in Mauritius with Adrien's Dream

We had a table set up for our group under shade and the tour guides cooked us a really lovely barbecue of different fish dishes, sausages, chicken pieces and salads followed by grilled bananas. It was a really nice lunch.

Seeing Dolphins in Mauritius with Adrien's Dream
Seeing Dolphins in Mauritius with Adrien's Dream

After we’d eaten the tour guides grouped together to give an impromptu music show before we sailed back out to Crystal Rock for a dip in the sea. This would have been lovely earlier in the day but there was a really strong current which made swimming quite difficult for most!

Seeing Dolphins in Mauritius with Adrien's Dream

We sailed back to Flic en Flac and enjoyed the last of the day’s sun and the wind in our hair. Both the children fell asleep and it was just a really lovely experience at the start of our holiday.

We booked the Sunrise Crystal Dream excursion direct with Adrien’s Dream and it cost us 45EUR per adult and 31EUR per child, 152EUR for the four of us which was an absolute bargain considering all food and drinks were included and it was a full day excursion. You can find out more here and see their full range of whale watching, dolphin watching and catamaran cruises.

Seeing Dolphins in Mauritius with Adrien's Dream
Seeing Dolphins in Mauritius with Adrien's Dream

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  1. Newcastle FamilyLife says

    September 17, 2019 at 10:56 am

    oh wow I bet this is a day you will remember forever, I have never seen so many dolphins in the wild before – I have only ever seen one or two x

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