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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Guest Posts · October 19, 2020

Still Single? 3 Great Tips to Find the Right Person in Challenging Times | AD

*This is a collaborative guest post

No matter who you are, 2020 has been rough. Some people are directly dealing with personal tragedy. Others are suffering from major financial fallout. The rest are trying to simply cope with a new normal that feels nothing at all like normal.

Then there are those people who are still looking for Mr. or Mrs. Right. Being single can be stressful at any time, and that burden is only magnified now in a year when so many of us have been forced to spend so much time at home — potentially alone.

There’s definitely no easy way to start a relationship in an era like this. There are, however, a few things to keep in mind and tips that might be able to help you. In particular, the following three tips for finding the right person should help make things a bit easier.

1. Embrace the Virtual Dating World

Corporate meetings, tailgate parties and weddings have gone online this year — and Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other popular video conferencing options have made it easy. Sure, this may work great for certain things, but can it really serve a useful purpose in creating chemistry? Probably not in full. 

But, luckily, the dating world has already gone digital in many ways. From Tinder and OKCupid to Bumble and Hinge, most people have tried at least one of these dating apps. So, look on the bright side: Imagine if this happened in the 1990s — when none of this technology was in place. At least we’re not still living in the stone age.

If digital is all you have, try to make it work. You can definitely meet new people. You can chat, and now is the time to try some video dates. Maybe it’s just a bottle of wine and conversation. Perhaps you could try dinner. Or, as things advance, maybe even co-watch a movie from afar. It won’t be the same, but it’s at least something; after all, many people have forged strong, real, lasting bonds with less.

2. Take Things Slow

Some romances are tumultuous, rapid affairs. You meet someone special, and in a matter of weeks, things have already rapidly progressed. Now you’re spending every day together.

Such a scenario is pretty unlikely right now, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing, though. Indeed, some of the best relationships are built slowly over time. When this is the expectation, you can truly get to know one another in a more personal, intimate manner. In other words, you can learn a lot about someone when you know the possibility of meeting up every few days likely isn’t in the cards.

Still, some in-person together time is usually necessary, so try to find ways to meet up in a safe, public space to which you both agree. After all, it’ll be difficult to know if you have any chemistry with this potential partner without doing so. 

At the same time, try to enjoy some long phone or video calls or extended text messaging to really get to know someone. If you end up getting bored and it feels like more effort than you want to put in, it probably wasn’t worth it anyway.

3. Bolster Your Self-Confidence

If you know in-person encounters will be fewer and farther between, then you’ll want any on your calendar to count. This means not wasting your time on anyone who seems like a long shot to click with you. It also means you want to be in your best state of mind any time you’re getting to know someone early on.

What’s the best mentality to have? Confidence. Nothing else will allow you to present the best version of yourself. While there are a variety of strategies and tips to bolster your self-confidence, clothing is one great option. And it isn’t only about what everyone can see.

For women who want to spice things up a bit, try wearing the perfect lingerie or garter set. Now, this isn’t necessarily about what you might be thinking. It could be as the relationship advances! But even early on, wearing something sleek, sexy and flattering will give you that extra oomph that can help create the right mood and proper state of mind.

Dating in the World of COVID-19

These days, everything is kind of a bummer. Still, you can always find new, creative ways to get back into the dating game. If you do it right — and adopt the right mentality — you may very well find your “person.” Either way, what do you have to lose?

Embrace the digital world, use this time as an opportunity to take things slow, and find creative ways to make encounters count by conjuring up all your confidence beforehand.

You know what they say about New York: If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. Well, take that to heart this year when it comes to dating. It may seem impossible right now, but if you can pull it off in this environment, chances are you’re actually finding something real.

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