Two days in Quebec City with kids

Two days in Quebec City with kids

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Jess, aged 15, writes: We have just returned from a trip to Eastern Canada, where we spent two days in Quebec City. The city is simply gorgeous; steeped with history, lots to do, and stunning views. Despite being very busy, our … Continued

A magical time at The Alchemist, Manchester

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We have gone to a lot of cool places to eat – particularly in London (see Jess’s piece on Five Cool Places to Eat in London here), and more recently on our trip to Toronto. Now we have another place … Continued

A visit to majestic Casa Loma – a castle in Toronto

A visit to majestic Casa Loma – a castle in Toronto

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I have always loved castles and history, but I was not expecting to see a castle in the middle of Toronto! However, Casa Loma (the “house on the hill”) was a joy to visit, an amazing place which had so … Continued

Soft serve filled cakes at Eva’s Original Chimneys, Toronto

Soft serve filled cakes at Eva’s Original Chimneys, Toronto

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Jess, aged 15, writes: During our short stay in Toronto, our family had an amazing time visiting Eva’s Original Chimneys. This shop makes chimney cakes, rolls them in various toppings, and then fills them with different treats. The result was … Continued

Four days in Toronto with kids

Four days in Toronto with kids

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Jess, aged 15, writes: We have just returned from a break in Toronto, Canada, where we spent four days discovering the city. We did everything from bus tours to cycling, and really loved our time in the city. There was … Continued

Going up the Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Kaprun, Austria

Going up the Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Kaprun, Austria

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Jess, aged 15, writes: During a lovely lakeside stay in Zell am See, Austria, I was lucky enough to visit the Kitzsteinhorn glacier with my grandpa. In the winter, the Kitzsteinhorn is generally used for skiing, but in summer the mountain … Continued

Thrills at La Ronde theme park in Montreal (by Robert)

Thrills at La Ronde theme park in Montreal (by Robert)

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Robert, who’s 12, writes: When we were on holiday in Montreal, I went to a Six Flags theme park called La Ronde. This was so I could go on all of the awesome rides and roller coasters, whilst dad came … Continued

Three days in Montreal with kids

Three days in Montreal with kids

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Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec, in Canada, and this year it celebrates its 375th birthday! We didn’t really know what to expect when we visited, but we all loved this beautiful, cosmopolitan city, full of things … Continued

A day in stunning Niagara Falls

A day in stunning Niagara Falls

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If you go to Toronto, you really need to visit Niagara Falls, and of course we did. It certainly didn’t disappoint and is something none of us will ever forget. The Falls – which are made up of the American … Continued

Puffins in Pembrokeshire

Puffins in Pembrokeshire

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Our holiday to Pembrokeshire was wonderful for many reasons – for the natural beauty of the countryside, for the fact that we actually got to relax, because everyone we met was lovely and because of all the brilliant things we … Continued

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