Hotel Meal Plans: What’s Actually Included (And What’s Not)
You are on the booking page with two rates side by side. One says Half Board. The other says All Inclusive. There are a few hundred euros between them for the week, and you have…
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Hotel vs Resort vs Boutique vs Luxury: The Real Difference
For 14 years I sat on the other side of hotel bookings, as a hotel account manager at lastminute.com, negotiating with resorts, city hotels and small boutique properties across Spain. At the same time I…
Hotel Star Ratings Explained: Why 3-Star Can Beat 4-Star
What Do Hotel Star Ratings Actually Mean? Hereâs the Truth You Need to Know Before Booking If youâve ever booked a 4-star hotel expecting luxury and ended up disappointedâor stayed in a charming 3-star that…
Top 10 Travel Essentials for Families with Kids
Planning a trip with kids can be both exciting and overwhelming. At TravelFamilyBlog.com, we know how important it is to make every journey smoother, more comfortable, and fun for the whole family. Thatâs why weâve…
Basketball Family Travel: 8 Youth Tournaments in Spain & Europe
Our two sons, Damian and Marc, play basketball, and for the last few years our family holidays have followed the tournament calendar. Since 2024 they’ve played eight youth tournaments: in La Roda, PuigcerdĂ (twice), Lloret…
Family Travel Trends in 2025
As families continue to seek unique and meaningful ways to bond, 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for family travel. With shifting preferences, advances in technology, and growing environmental awareness, this yearâs…
Mastering the Art of Composition: Elevating the Visual Impact of Your Photos and Videos
Photography or videography is not just about capturing moments; it is also about creating compelling images or videos that captivate viewers. One of the key elements that can make or break a shot is composition.…
Updated Family Traveling Rules
Airline passengers have been dealt a nasty surprise about apparent changes to rules on carrying prescription medicines. The British Medical Association (BMA) has issued a warning after it said it had been made aware of…
8 Mistakes Tourists Make in Barcelona (Local, 16 Years)
I’ve lived in Barcelona since 2010. Most of what I know about visiting the city, I learned by watching people get it wrong â from the queue at the Sagrada FamĂlia, from the next table…
Turin with Kids: 15 Things We Did on 4 Family Trips
My sister’s family lives in Turin, so for a few years our Christmas holidays had a fixed address: her flat, a direct flight from Barcelona, and a week of panettone and cold, bright mornings. We…
Sagrada FamĂlia: Best Time to Visit (and Under-11s Free)
Quick answer If you want to visit Sagrada Familia, book in advance, if you are coming in high season, at least 1 month prior to your trip. What it costs Ticket Adult Under 30 /…
How to find the best experiences on your travels.
How to find the best experiences on your travels. Nowadays, a modern traveler is a complex creature, who looks for different experiences at a time. When we visit new places and cultures, we no longer…
10 Best Tips to Save on Accommodations in 2025
Introduction: Save Money Without Compromising Comfort Traveling today is all about smart choices. Whether youâre planning a solo trip, a coupleâs getaway, or a family vacation, finding the best value accommodation can make or break…
5 tips for travelling in a car with a toddler. Blois – central France
This weekend I thought to write about our experience of travelling in a car with a toddler for 9 hours. We went to Blois a lovely city in France, 900km from Barcelona. I propose you…
Sledding With Kids: 12 Safety Tips From a Barcelona Family
We live in Barcelona, so sledding isn’t something we grew up with â it’s something we drive two hours for, a few times each winter, and have slowly got better at. Most of what follows…
London With a Baby: What Worked on Our First Trip With a 5-Month-Old
In 2013, when Damian was five months old, Dumitru and I took him to London. It was our first trip abroad as a family, and our first without grandparents nearby to hand the baby to.…