Safety when travelling abroad

Carly

When you travel abroad you may need to be more aware of your safety than in this country. Some countries unfortunately have high rates of crime and often tourists are targeted as they don’t know the areas or what to look out for.

When travelling abroad, try and book as much of your travel in advance as possible. Even booking taxis from a reputable company could put your mind at ease that not only should you be safe but that you will not be ripped off if you have already agreed a price. When venturing out of your complex you can always ask the reception staff of areas in which you should or shouldn’t visit and if there are any local scams that you should be aware of. Often just doing a bit of research on the internet before you go will give you a good indication of what to look out for.

 

Places to stay in Paris

Carly

Paris is a very popular destination for tourists due to the landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the beautiful French cafés and restaurants not to mention the hours of great shopping and places of interest to visit.

When booking a holiday in Paris you have a wide variety of places to stay at. There are some hostels or hotels that are relatively cheap to stay in if you are just looking for a place to get your head down, but if you are after something a little bit more special then why not book in to one of Paris’s top ten hotels.

The Maison Souquet Hotel in Paris is one of the favourites amongst tourists visiting the City of love.

With the average id week stay costing about £250-£300 a night, it is certainly not cheap but worth every penny. The Maison Souquet Hotel won the Travellers’ Choice Award 2016 after being voted for by hundreds of people. Decorated in beautiful artwork and showcase the finer side of Paris, there really is nowhere quite like it.

 

Save money on travel

Carly

If you are looking to travel and want to save a bit of money then I have a few handy tips for you that could give you a bit more spending money that you had planned.

You may not believe how much money you can save by travelling at different times of the year or even different times of the day. Most travel companies such as airlines, bus operators and even the accommodation provider will often slash prices on certain days or months.

When I was recently looking to go abroad from the UK to Spain, I was amazed to find out that I could save a massive £40 per person on my flights by going 3 days earlier. This meant in total I would save £160 which would be a nice bit of extra money to take with us.

Many holiday websites will show prices available if you booked your holiday a few days or a week either side of your selected dates. My advice is to check these in detail and if at all possible, book with the lowest price you can.

 

 

Safari tents

Carly

Camping holidays can be a great way to get away for a week or two without the expense of a hotel. Many people are put off camping holidays as they do not like the idea of living without certain luxuries but not all camping holidays have to be basic.

There are many companies that offer camping holidays where the accommodation is of a high quality. If you want to stay in a tent then you can often chose between a basic tent which has the majority of goods like cooker, fridge, freezer etc and beds or a safari tent which is set up to give you the extra comfort. Often safari tents are extremely spacious, have high head room and have beds that are just like what you have at home. No longer does staying in a tent have to be simple and uncomfortable.

With most safari tents you also get a great outdoor area to BBQ in and lounge about in the sun. The inside of the tent is designed so that each room has adequate space and there is a large communal area to eat and spend time together.

Accommodation for families with young children or babies

Carly

If you have a young family and are looking to book accommodation for a holiday or overnight stay, then you will need to consider the sleeping arrangements. If your child is still in a cot then you will need to make sure that there is going to be one available to you within the accommodation (this may be charged for) or that you take a travel cot with you. Another point to consider is if there is room to have a travel cot up in your room as this can cause a major issue and often parents have found themselves with nowhere to sleep or having to pay to upgrade their room to a bigger suite.

Most accommodation providers are more than happy to try and help you with your arrangements and will try and provide a cot if not the bedding too.

There is also a website that you can go on that has a list of child / baby friendly accommodation all over the UK, with reviews left by other parents on their experiences when staying in said place.