This post contains affiliate links. We paid for our own accommodation in Lisbon. For 14 years my job at lastminute.com was knowing exactly where hotels sit, why some sell and others don’t, and which side…
Checked September 2026 First, an honest note: on our Oslo trip we didn’t stay in a hotel. Friends put us up on their farm half an hour outside the city. So this isn’t a “where…
I spent fourteen years on the other side of hotel bookings, as an account manager working with hotels on how they appear and sell online. The thing I learned that matters most to families isn’t…
I’ve lived in Barcelona since 2010, and for fourteen years from 2011 I worked as an account manager for a major online travel agency, looking after hotel portfolios across Spain, the Barcelona coast included. Which…
Osaka is the easiest of Japan’s big three cities to get wrong, because it looks like one city and behaves like two. Get the area right and you have the best-value base in Japan, with…
In Tokyo, you are not choosing a neighbourhood. You are choosing a train line. That sounds like a technicality and it isn’t. Tokyo is too big to walk across, so where you sleep decides how…
I’m not going to tell you I’ve slept in every family hotel in Kyoto. I’ve stayed in one, and I’ll tell you exactly what it cost and what it was like. What I can do…
We slept in three different hotels on this trip: one in downtown Chicago, one out by O’Hare, and one an hour and a half north in Wisconsin. Only one of them I’d book again —…
Key takeaways Where we stayedMontanyĂ Hotel & Lodge – Montseny, a nature base with kids, about an hour from Barcelona. Check prices & availability These are affiliate links: we may earn a small commission if…
If you’re travelling to Ibiza with children, choosing the right hotel can make all the difference. While Ibiza is famous for its beautiful beaches, many family resorts also feature fantastic swimming pools, splash zones, and…
Why Stay in a Luxury Hotel in Ibiza? Ibiza has evolved far beyond its party reputation. Today, it’s home to some of the finest luxury hotels in the Mediterranean, ranging from peaceful countryside retreats and…
Why Choose an All-Inclusive Hotel in Ibiza? Although Ibiza is famous for its beach clubs and nightlife, it’s also one of Spain’s best destinations for a relaxing family holiday. We stayed at Leonardo Royal Suites…
Most “best family hotels in Ibiza” lists are assembled from booking-site filters. I know, because I used to check them for a living — I’ve worked in the hotel industry for fourteen years, and I…
Choosing where to stay in Ibiza is probably the most important decision you’ll make when planning your holiday. Before our trip, we spent hours comparing hotels, reading reviews, and trying to decide which part of…
We wanted five things from an Ibiza hotel: a room the four of us could actually sleep in, the beach within walking distance, food good enough that half board wasn’t a compromise, somewhere away from…
The Costa Daurada, or “Golden Coast,” is one of Spain’s most popular family holiday destinations. Stretching along the Mediterranean south of Barcelona, this beautiful coastline is famous for its long sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, charming…
We paid for every PortAventura-area stay ourselves, including this one: a triple room on half board with Damian (13), while Marc was at a basketball tournament. Sometimes family trips happen for reasons beyond sightseeing. Our…
There are places you visit once and forget. And then there is Costa Brava. A coastline where turquoise coves hide between pine-covered cliffs, where tiny fishing villages still smell of salt and grilled seafood, and…
There are places on the Costa Brava that feel beautiful… and then there are places that feel like a postcard you’ve stepped into. Calella de Palafrugell is the second one. Just under 2 hours from…
The short version Which Towns on the Costa del Sol Are the Best? The best town on the Costa del Sol depends on one thing: whether you have a car. Here’s how I’d rank them,…