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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Travel · March 2, 2018

Visiting Jamaica with Kids | AD

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As a child I didn’t travel at all – I went abroad for the first time when I was nineteen. But, Dave and I are determined to show LP and Little Man as much of the world as possible. We want them to experience different climates, learn history and different cultures, try new food and feel white sand between their toes.

We like to have a rough plan of the next year’s adventures, have an idea of where we’d like to travel and to tick at least one new place off the map each year. This year we are off to Walt Disney World in Florida but next year we have been married for ten years and would like to go somewhere with the children to celebrate. Somewhere hot, with things to see and do, beaches, sunshine and coconut palms. The Caribbean is currently high on our list and we’ve been looking at resorts, villas and even a beach house in Jamaica. From the pictures I have seen, Jamaica would be such a picture postcard holiday destination – and it’s giving me itchy feet to go and visit!

Visiting Jamaica with Kids

Having researched Jamaica more it looks like such a family friendly place to holiday so here are a few reasons we think LP and Little Man would love to visit Jamaica with us:

We love an all inclusive resort and Jamaica has so many of them in stunning locations and with high end facilities, amazing food and great entertainment for the children. Any of the resorts would be a fantastic base for a family break, would have facilities that appeal to every member of the family and would be a great, easy option.

But, if we were looking for a more flexible choice, one where we can have a routine similar to the one we have at home, then they have a lot of accomodation options outside of typical hotel resorts too. There are villas, beach houses and apartments depending on which part of the country you visit. The children could have their own room, we could have our own room and living space and we’d be able to cook the food we wanted, enjoying barbecues outside and maybe even our own private pool.

Visiting Jamaica with Kids

Jamaica has some of the best beaches in the world and from what I’ve read they are mostly either owned by holiday resorts or the government. This means that they are all clean and well looked after and if you stay in a resort you’ll have your own section of beach to use with other guests. Government beaches have just a small fee to pay to use and usually have facilities like toilets, perfect for family travel.

The children love water parks and adventure playgrounds and although Jamaica is pretty much one big natural playground they do have attractions that the children would love. Things like the Kool Runnings Adventure Park, Mystic Mountain Rainforest Adventures and the Aquasol Theme Park. There are places to go quad biking, horse riding and river tubing – it could be a vacation packed full of adventure.

But there are plenty of more natural things to see and do – ahhh Ras Natango Gallery and Garden gives amazing views of Montego Bay or there’s Castleton Botanical Gardens – both showing such a different landscape to the one we’re used to in the UK! Dunn’s River Falls seems to be a must for anyone visiting Jamaica – with waterfalls to play in and beautiful coastline. There’s also the Morant Point Lighthouse giving great views of the coast – and I know how much LP and Little Man love a lighthouse.

Visiting Jamaica with Kids

There are places where the children can see animals too – Hope Zoo where the children can see Jamaica’s wildlife and Dolphin Cove where they could see dolphins and sting rays – and even swim with them if they wanted to.

There’s so much history for children to get immersed in too – from ancient plantations that are still running now through to the Columbus Park Museum – marking the very spot where Christopher Columbus dropped anchor in Jamaica in 1494. More recent history can be seen at the Bob Marley Museum – in the musician’s former home.

Jamaica is fantastic for snorkelling and scuba diving too and I know the children would love to snorkel in the clear sea, seeing tropical fish in their natural habitat. But, Dave would be off scuba diving, seeing some of the hundred dive sites that Jamaica has to offer – and maybe even seeing a shipwreck up close.

Visiting Jamaica with Kids

Having scoured the internet for attractions and things to do in Jamaica, it’s clear that it’s a country that the whole family will love. There are beaches perfect for both relaxing and playing, clear waters for swimming or having fun and so much to see and do that I am sure no child would get bored.

There are zip lines through the jungle, amazing water parks, on and off road tours and so much wildlife. But, I think the children would be happiest on the beach, playing in the sand and paddling in the sea.

It’s somewhere the children could not just see the beach and ocean but where they could experience jungle and mountains, real natural terrain like scenes from the movies. It’s somewhere full of culture, full of history and somewhere we could really have quality time as a family.

Jamaica is so tropical and such a popular destination in the caribbean so it’s easy to see why it’s high on our list to visit next year. I’ll keep you posted on our travel plans – and if you’ve been to Jamaica before I would love to hear your thoughts and top things to see and do.

Visiting Jamaica with Kids
Visiting Jamaica with Kids | AD

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  1. Mel says

    March 2, 2018 at 4:56 pm

    Oh gosh it looks so good! Jamaica is one of those places where I would love to go someday. I had no idea there were so many things suitable for children. Zip lines through the jungle, water parks and beautiful beaches sound just like what I want right now!

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  2. Kel says

    March 20, 2018 at 2:24 pm

    We went to Jamaica earlier this year and honestly the place is PARADISE!
    We went without the kids (lucky!) but wouldn’t hesitate to go back with them!

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