2 years ago I was getting ready to go to Dubai with the family during October half term week, and have been wistfully day dreaming about going again! So what better time to reflect on the holiday and remember the things that stood out for us. Plan for queues at the airport This may seem
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My Top 5 Holiday Gripes
As a family who travels a lot on airplanes, even if mainly to go see the family, we have a bit of experience and there are some things that really annoy us. Well annoy me anyway as the hubby is a pretty chilled out guy. Waking up Early Yes I know we are off on
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6 Must Do Things in Dubai with Children
We have just got back from Dubai and we are still buzzing! It was an amazing experience but to be honest we packed so much into this trip that I doubt we will go again. And frankly it is not a cheap place to visit, especially if you want to do all the attractions. There
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Term Time School Fines
So my bank balance is £60 lighter due to being fined for taking Munchkin out of school during term time. Hubby still has to pay, he’s currently chosen to ignore his letter, (oh yes we got seperate letters, that’s how serious it all is!), but he will pay before the deadline. You see if you
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Competition time with ukbreakaways
So who’s dreaming of a summer holiday?! I know I am! Yes I know I have recently returned from a holiday abroad but I was just saying to my hubby we need to do something with the girls during the summer. And there are plenty of lovely places within the UK that we can visit.
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Our holiday to Alanya Turkey
So we finally got a family holiday, which didn’t involve going to Pakistan. It involved Alanya Turkey! And we desperately needed it. And I want to go back!!! Beautiful weather, friendly people, and most importantly…..NO COOKING AND CLEANING FOR A WHOLE WEEK. Now I have taken around 500 photos but I won’t bore you all
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Time for an Easter holiday – taking a toddler!
We are off on our holidays! In less than 5 days we will be in Turkey in sha Allah! FINALLY I get a holiday which isn’t Pakistan! Pakistan to me isn’t really a holiday. It is pretty much home from home. And as we only go for 3 weeks, we rarely get to go out