vacation Archives – Emma Reed

8 reasons why our florida holiday was amazing

8 Reasons Why Our Florida Holiday Was Absolutely Amazing!

Posted on July 5, 2019March 24, 2026 by Emma Reed

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In March this year, we visited Florida for the very first time. If you have read some of my other blogs you will know that this wasn’t a holiday that had been planned well in advance, in fact, we only knew six months prior because the idea came about due to my husband needing to go out there for work. As it was so far to travel to and because none of us had ever been to Florida before, we decided to make it a family holiday to remember. With not long to plan, we set about researching things to do in Florida, booking tickets and accommodation, a hire car and arranging everything we needed to travel to the US in order to enjoy our first-ever Florida holiday.

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6 Things To Think About Before You Book A Holiday

Posted on May 19, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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If you’re planning to take a holiday soon but have no idea where to start then don’t worry, you have come to the right place. With so many different things to consider before you can book your trip, it is vital you are preparing as much as you possibly can in advance. Whether that means booking your airport parking or arranging temporary accommodation for your pets, you more you plan in advance the better. With that in mind, here are 6 things to think about before you book a holiday:

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little girl in a swimming pool on holiday

Choosing Your Holiday Destination For This Summer

Posted on April 2, 2019January 24, 2026 by Emma Reed

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Going on holiday is the highlight of our year and it is always a great time for us to unwind and enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation. When the time comes to start booking your holiday for the summertime there is a world of choice and it can be hard for you to decide where you want to go for that relaxing break. Here are some of the things you can think about when choosing the right place for you this year.

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mum and child in the sea at sunset on holiday

Why We Are Taking Our Child Out Of School To Go On Holiday

Posted on January 27, 2019February 4, 2026 by Emma Reed

Ok, so as you know by now we are off to Florida in March. What I haven’t mentioned is the fact that we are going during term time and so we will be taking Jake out of school but there are good reasons for this. No, they may not be good enough for the school or Government to accept but for us, we need to do this.

You see, what they may not class as exceptional circumstances

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7 Reasons Why Our Florida Holiday Is Going To Be Amazing

Posted on November 28, 2018November 19, 2024 by Emma Reed

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I am so excited to be writing this post because by actually writing it down it makes it all so much more real… We are going to Florida! Since I was a child I have dreamt of walking barefoot down those beautiful white sandy beaches, paddling in the brilliant blue sea, exploring the varied coastline and of course, visiting Disney World!

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What Can I Expect When Flying with a Baby?

Posted on May 20, 2018November 6, 2024 by Emma Reed

This is probably the most common question I googled prior to our family holiday this year; ‘What can I expect when flying with a baby?’ I had no idea. I didn’t know if it would be a hassle manoeuvring my way through the airport, I didn’t know if the baby would sleep or scream, I didn’t know how the other passengers would react and so on.

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baby in luggage to show that the weight needs to be kept down

Top Tips For Keeping Your Luggage Weight Down When Travelling With Children

Posted on May 16, 2018November 15, 2024 by Emma Reed

So, we made it to our destination but it wasn’t without a little trouble with our luggage at check-in. We knew we were going to be over, it was inevitable in our eyes. I mean, we have 2 children, 1 being a baby and we were coming away for 2 weeks. We had only been allocated 15 kg per person and I know what I’m like for overpreparing and packing for every possible scenario. I just can’t help myself,

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