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Lisbon with kids: all you need to know to plan a perfect stay (based on our own travels!)
Top 10 things to do in Lisbon with kids: Lisbon family friendly attractions, must see sites to visit with kids, children friendly activities and tours
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Fantastic family road trips we loved (and how you can plan them too!)
Epic family road trip ideas: best road tips with kids in Europe and the US we loved! Updated October 2023. Family road trips are my favorite type of family vacation. I love being in the car while the landscape flows around me and the car is filled by chats of the kids in the back and the mud from the radio. I love the sense of purpose of being on the road to a destination, the freedom to stop when you wish and the excitement of reading on the maps and road signs new, promising and exotic names. Our kids share this love. As much as they like to hop…
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What to see in Sintra Portugal: essential guide
Essential guide to what to see in Sintra, Portugal and the many reasons this small town is one of the most popular day trips from Lisbon.
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How to visit Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais in one day: day trip from Lisbon
How to visit Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais in one day: travel guide to the perfect day trip from Lisbon, Portugal
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2 days in Lisbon with children and grandparents: our exact itinerary
2 days in Lisbon. Detailed itinerary to see the best of Lisbon in 2 days: what to see, where to eat, how to make the most of a weekend in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Awesome things to do in Portugal with kids
Our round up of the best things to do in Portugal with kids. Cultural attractions, food and activities to include in your Portugal itinerary for the perfect Portugal family trip. Portugal often comes up in conversation as a destination for family friendly holidays in all-inclusive resorts. Indeed, for a sea and sun holiday, Portugal is a great choice and we have fond memories of our family break in the gorgeous family resort Martinhal Cascais. However, I feel the real charm of Portugal resides away for its sandy oceanfront. During our spring trip to Portugal with kids, we got lost in ancient streets, relaxed in local markets and discovered a family friendly…
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Martinhal Cascais review: why you’d love this family resort near Lisbon
This Martinhal Cascais review is based on our experience in the family hotel and resort in April 2017. We spent there one night with our two kids, aged 5 and 6 and tried the Martinhal facilities such as the pool, the spa and the restaurants. During our last trip to Portugal, we spent two nights in Lisbon and one in the coastal town of Cascais. We had debated long and hard whether we should divide out time between these two locations or just stay in Lisbon. My husband thought moving would be too much hassle, I was tempted by the lure of a coastal Portuguese town in spring and eventually I found the…
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Martinhal Chiado review: great family friendly hotel in the heart of Lisbon
This is a review of Martinhal Chiado family suites, a gorgeous family hotel in the heart of Lisbon. We spent a wonderful Easter break here and this is what we loved the most about this convenient and welcoming hotel. A family city trip to Lisbon had been high on my travel agenda for some time. I visited Lisbon for the first time over 20 years ago and the city had left me with beautiful memories of diffused light, old world splendour and friendly vibes. I knew the city would prove a hit with both Philip and the kids but there was one element that stopped me from booking a trip there…
