summer holidays

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Tripadvisor Travel Index Reveals Brits Will Hang on to Summer Holidays this Year Despite Feeling the Pinch

As temperatures become more balmy this week and the school summer break is just a couple of months away, many will be eager to book a holiday – if they haven’t done so already – but where are the hotspots to head to this summer?

Tripadvisor today released its Summer Travel Index, using a combination of search and sentiment data to reveal what is on the minds of British travellers...

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Family Travel made easy

With the travel season well and truly upon us, it’s time to start thinking of those essentials you need when the summer holidays arrive.

We have pulled together an array of the necessities from games to keep them occupied, the iconic Doona car seat which transforms into a stroller in seconds, as well as sunshades and the cutest swimwear range.

Family Travel must haves 1. Polarn...
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INTERNET MATTERS TEAMS UP WITH ELECTRONIC ARTS TO HELP PARENTS ENSURE VIDEO GAMING IS SAFE, RESPONSIBLE AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY THIS SUMMER

  • Launched today, the ‘Play Together/Play Smart’ campaign gives parents a greater understanding of how to get closer to the games their children play, while also encouraging safe and responsible video gaming through demystifying setting controls.
  • It is the first joint initiative between Internet Matters and Electronic Arts as they announce a partnership to help
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Faster, higher, stronger: have some Olympic-themed fun to keep your children on track with learning

After a year that’s taken its toll on parents’ and children’s physical and mental health, we’re all longing for a bit of rest and relaxation. But the six-week school break can leave children’s learning brains a little too relaxed. So with the Tokyo Olympics in full flow, keep the kids’ brains sharp with these Games-themed activities from former primary school teacher Abby Milnes of education...

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Go batty at The Donkey Sanctuary this summer 

The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth will host East Devon’s new travelling creative space – the Creative Cabin on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 August, offering visitors free hands-on activities and the chance to learn all about one of the UK's rarest bats - the grey long-eared-bat.

Activities at the 'Completely Batty' event include making flying bat models and bat masks, as well as putting...

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Top 10 British camping destinations this summer

Thanks to the hot weather we are experiencing at the moment, now is the perfect time to focus our attention on the beautiful British coastal destinations we are so lucky to have. And who doesn’t love a good old fashioned camping trip in the summer? Nowadays, with so many wonderful glamping options available too, there really is something for everyone.

With this in mind, Holidu, the...

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What is the appropriate age to allow children to stay at home alone?

With the school summer holidays fast approaching, parents often ask us about the appropriate age to allow children to stay home or out alone.

Every child is different so there’s no one rule for all, but between work, appointments and other family commitments, it’s inevitable that there will come a point when parents have to make decisions about when is the right time to leave their...

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Create lasting summer holiday memories on the River Thames with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

School’s out and the sun is shining, so make summer holiday memories on the water with a wide range of London’s family-friendly activities, made accessible with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers ( www.uberboatbythamesclippers.com ), London’s leading River Bus service.

As the most comfortable way to travel through London, take to the river and rediscover the city these school holidays....

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Free summer activities pack to entertain families over the summer

The charity Family Action has produced a free, downloadable activities pack ‘Creating Happy Memories’ that is full of lots of fun ideas to help families have a great summer at very little or no cost.

With all the uncertainty about whether people can travel abroad for their holidays, many families will be holidaying in the UK or having a staycation at home. Parents may be worrying...

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HMRC can help towards the cost of children’s summer holiday activities

Today, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families in the South West that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the summer.

Tax-Free Childcare – a childcare top-up for working parents – can be used to help pay for accredited holiday clubs, childminders or sports activities – giving parents and carers that extra peace of...

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