Kids in the City: Bristol

Pack your bags with sunscreen, floppy hats and enough summer kit to clothe an army! Once you have booked one of Travelodge’s cheap hotels in Bristol, you’re well on your way for a fun-filled family city break.

Bristol Packet Boat Rides

When the sun is shining make the most of the weather and take the clan on a Bristol Packet Boat Ride. Not only for boys who love boats, the journeys are narrated with Bristol facts making the trip an enjoyable day for all.

Rather than a full day excursion to Bath, families with younger children would benefit from taking the shorter Floating Harbour tour.

Seats sell quickly; booking your trip when you decide to look at Bristol hotels is highly advisable.

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Most fashionable places in the UK

Home to some of the world’s top style experts and shopping destinations, the UK is full of fashionable haunts, and London is undeniably Britain’s fashion capital – whether you’re looking for independent boutiques or high street favourites.

For exclusive designer wear, take a stroll down the famous King’s Road. Brimming with luxury stores, this area of London is also renowned for its fantastic eateries, giving you plenty of opportunity to refuel whilst you shop.

If you’re visiting the capital in February, a trip to London Fashion Week is a must. Based in the historic Somerset House, the event is attended by models, celebrities, journalists, bloggers and designers alike, and showcases the very best of British design. Although tickets to catwalk shows are usually hard to come by, a limited number can be purchased or won through competitions. Alternatively, throughout the rest of year, the fashion exhibits at the V&A museum offer a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the industry’s history.

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Why Choose Family Catered Ski Chalets?

We’ve all seen the photographs of idyllic, wooden chalets nestled in a snowy landscape, but ski chalet accommodation is certainly more than just a pretty face. When travelling with the family a ski chalet becomes a real home from home – only, without the drawbacks!

When you choose family catered ski chalets you’ll enjoy breakfast, afternoon tea and a home cooked three course meal prepared and served to you six days a week. You also feel the benefit of a housekeeping service with fresh towels and bed linens provided.

As well as a rest from the shopping, cooking and cleaning, family ski holidays offer the opportunity to spend some real quality time with your loved ones. Cosy, warm and welcoming, ski chalets are the perfect environment to spend time bonding with your nearest and dearest who, let’s face it, none of us get enough quality time with.

Neilson ski chalets provide you with everything that you need to enjoy your down time together, including an iPod docking station for relaxing background music, a TV and DVD player for snuggling down in front of movies, and board games for when you fancy some retro style entertainment.

Of course, there’s plenty of opportunity for skiing and snowboarding, as Neilson has family catered chalets in some of Europe’s best ski resorts. Many chalets are located just steps from the lifts and the ski school meeting point, so you can get from chalet to slope quickly and easily.

As well as ski and snowboard tuition, and slopes to suit all abilities, many ski resorts offer a range of other activities, such as ice skating or snow mobiling, for you and the family to enjoy together.

Though it may be tempting to hole up in your chalet all week reading, relaxing, eating and being with your loved ones, be sure not to forget the reason for your trip and pull on those ski boots once in a while!