Ways to defeat jet lag
Image (c) Steve Craft/Corbis Until a few years ago I’d never suffered jet lag as most of the long flights I had taken were north-south. That all changed with my first trip to the good old US of A,…
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Tips for your first holiday with a new partner
Photo credit: spinster cardigan from here on via photopin (license) There are a few exciting milestones that are common among many relationships. Saying those three little words, moving in together, buying a pet… They vary from couple to couple, but…
Your First Ski Trip And How To Make Sure It’s Not A Disaster
A lot of people are intimidated by the idea of a skiing holiday. There’s no doubt that it can be dangerous. It requires skill and learning new ways to control your body. But it’s also exhilarating. It’s one of the…
The Best Adventure Holidays For Grown Ups in 2016
If you’re looking for a holiday that has more to it than the typical city or beach break, it can be difficult to know where to begin planning. But whether you are travelling alone, as a couple, or with the…
Avoiding those excessive excess baggage charges
The scene: An airport check-in desk The characters: A passenger (you), an airline member of staff The props: One large suitcase, one large carry-on bag, one credit card the passenger really does not want to use The synopsis: It’s…
Alpine touring at Vallter 2000 in Spain – the ultimate skiing experience?
When I was growing up, it was all very simple. ‘Skiing’ meant downhill skiing in the Alps – or for some brave people, Scotland. Artificial slopes were rare and skiing was a luxury that most people in the UK had…
The basics: What is a frequent flyer scheme and why should I care?
Part One in the series “How to travel the world in luxury at budget rates using loyalty schemes.” What is a frequent flyer scheme? …and shouldn’t that be ‘flier’? I initially thought so too but have decided to go with…
Take Your Winter Vacation To The Limit—Heli Skiing Is The Ultimate Experience!
Now that winter’s on its way, you might be looking at popular destinations to ski, snowboard, and relax in a picturesque resort. But if you’re a long time skier, you might by now be thinking, “If I’ve been on one…
The ultimate playlist for family road trips
Photo credit: mrbula via photopin cc Following on rather neatly from our last article which contained 32 tips to help you actually enjoy a family road trip as opposed to simply survive it, in this post we’re sharing 32 of…
How much further? 32 tips for surviving – and actually enjoying – family road trips
Photo credit: the apostrophe via photopin cc The route will take you through some of the most spectacular countryside you’ll ever see. The weather is perfect and you’ve packed everything you need for the family road trip experience of a…
How to make the most of your city break – and save money too
This article was written by Grown-up Travel Guide contributor Stephanie Bartup Photo credit: jaime.silva via photopin cc Heading back home after a 4-day trip to Moscow, I considered all of the things I’d learnt from this fascinating city. How to navigate…
Cancun, Mexico: Paradise Found
This article was written by Grown-up Travel Guide contributor Nikolia Rudenko One of our favourite themes at Grown-up Travel Guide is that of ‘pimping your holiday’. When you make your own arrangements you can turn those precious couple of weeks…