5 top tips to prepare for your summer holiday abroad

5 Top Tips to Prepare for Your Summer Holiday Abroad

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As you know, we have recently come back from our family holiday in Crete. It was only the second time we’d taken Jake abroad and the first time we had taken a baby as we waited until Jake was 2 years old. We didn’t really know what to expect but we did plan everything down to the smallest detail to ensure that the travel side went as smoothly as possible and that the resort was perfect for our needs. So, if you are thinking about taking the kiddies abroad, here are my 5 tips to prepare for your summer holiday. Continue reading “5 Top Tips to Prepare for Your Summer Holiday Abroad”

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