Want to find out how to plan a budget friendly family road trip around Jamaica?
Our last chat with Natty was so popular she has kindly agreed to come back and share her tips for planning a road trip in Jamaica.
Laidback vibe, beautiful beaches, sunshine and a few cocktails :)
We'll be covering Natty's budget for the trip, ease of getting around by car, safety, accommodation and tips on booking, and the highlights of the trip.
If you can't make it, pop your name in the comments, and I'll link you to the recording.
I can't wait. See you there, and thanks again, Natty.
PLANNING A FAMILY ADVENTURE IN THE MALDIVES
Wow, the Maldives is proving to be a popular topic, so I cannot wait to chat with Natty and find out all the details from her recent family holiday to the Maldives. Look at those photos!
We'll be finding out where the family stayed, how they made the bookings, a guide on budget, AND we'll be answering your questions. Pop questions below this post or ask them live on the day.
Natty is a budget travel lover, and I know we can learn a lot from her Maldives travel tips. This chat is going to be a good'un!
Malawi holiday with kids
AFRICAN SAFARI ADVENTURES WITH KIDS - KAREN FROM THE Mini Travellers - Family Travel
Earlier today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Karen, award-winning family travel blog writer of the
https://minitravellers.co.uk/
Karen has travelled extensively with her three kids, including some incredible African adventures - a safari holiday in Malawi, Tanzania, and a once-in-a-lifetime trip to see the Silverback Gorillas in Rwanda.
We've focused our chat on the family's 3-week adventure in Malawi, a magical holiday that included lake swimming, safari, relaxation, mountains, and cultural immersion, connecting with local communities.
Read more about Malawi here:
https://minitravellers.co.uk/why-malawi-not-south-africa-should-be-on-your-bucket-list/
We talk about safety, additional expenses, types of accommodation, how to plan the trip and some fantastic tips, including why a pot noodle can save your day! :)
Read more top tips on cost considerations on a family safari here:
https://minitravellers.co.uk/5-unexpected-costs-of-an-african-safari/
We'll also be chatting about Karen's children's books in her Extraordinary Travellers series.
https://minitravellers.co.uk/extraordinary-travellers/
#AfricanSafara #AdventureTravelWithKids #MalawiAdventures
AFRICAN SAFARI ADVENTURES WITH YOUR FAMILY - KAREN FROM THE Mini Travellers - Family Travel
Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Karen, award-winning family travel blog writer of the Mini Travellers.
https://minitravellers.co.uk/
Karen has travelled extensively with her three kids, including some incredible African adventures - a safari holiday in Malawi, Tanzania, and a once-in-a-lifetime trip to see the Silverback Gorillas in Rwanda.
Our chat focuses on the family's 3-week adventure in Malawi - a trip that included safari, lake swimming, cultural immersion and relaxation.
We cover cost considerations, safety, why the family LOVED this trip, and some unusual top tips, including why a pot noodle can save your day :)
You can view the full Malawi blog here:
https://minitravellers.co.uk/?s=malawi
And view the safari cost consideration tips here:
https://minitravellers.co.uk/5-unexpected-costs-of-an-african-safari/
We'll also be chatting about Karen's new children's books in her Extraordinary Travellers series.
https://minitravellers.co.uk/extraordinary-travellers/
A £50 FAMILY HOME SWAP VOUCHER FOR YOU (All of you!)
Our family, home swap platform, is set up specifically for travelling with kids and our home listings share your recommended places to visit.
We'd love to extend this to our NEW Instagram account.
To secure a £50 voucher that can be used on a family home swap for one year, all you need to do is:
1. Follow https://www.instagram.com/familyhomeswaps/
2. In a story or post on Instagram, tag Family Home Swaps and use the #ourfamilyloves and share your favourite local place or places (the more, the better) - make sure you include the name of the recommendation and the city/town where it is located.
3. When your home listing is live, your voucher will be added to your account.
#ourfamilyloves
OUR WINNER - A ZIP LINE WITH A VIEW!
Our winning family from our PGL Family Adventures competition chose to visit the adventure centre at Osmington Bay which overlooks the beach (Check out the view from the zip line!).
I'll be sharing the full review with you, but I wanted to post this short video as it looks like this family loves PGL as much as I do.
PGL Family Adventures
https://bit.ly/PGLFamilyAdventures
HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR SUMMER FAMILY ADVENTURE?
From July 19th, we move into a more relaxed life - leaving behind the "stay at home" and embracing getting back out.
Are you ready to have some FUN with your kids on a PGL Family Adventures?
#pglfamilyadventures #familyholidays #familytravel #BeAKidAgain
HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR SUMMER FAMILY ADVENTURE?
From July 19th, we move into a more relaxed life - leaving behind the "stay at home" and embracing getting back out.
Are you ready to have some FUN with your kids!?
Here are some highlights from our holiday last Summer, and yep, I bet you'll scream on the giant swing too! :)
We've booked our fifth mini-adventure; this time we are visiting Barton Hall so that we can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool.
Click the link below to view the latest family discounts.
https://lnkd.in/e7SXupx
PGL Travel #pglfamilyadventures #familyholidays #familytravel #BeAKidAgain @PGLfamilyadventures
WIN! A PGL FAMILY ADVENTURE WEEKEND
Alf and I LOVE our PGL Family Adventures. 💕
Here are some of the highlights from our mini-break last Summer.
Would you like to experience the fun at a PGL family adventure?
Click the link below to enter: 👇👇👇
https://bit.ly/WINPGLFamilyAdventure
The competition closes on Saturday, July 3rd 2021
A new country called home
A NEW COUNTRY CALLED HOME
Have you ever considered finding a new country to call home?
Kate, her husband, and her son left Sydney, Australia, in 2017 to travel the round-the-world.
Kate opted for a slower travel style, living in Seville, Spain, for 3-months, where her son attended school.
In fact, they loved Spain so much they still haven't made it back to Australia, setting up home in Mallorca, in a small little mountainside village that stole their hearts.
They decided to change their lives completely, selling their business and properties in Australia, committing to living on the island permanently.
Kate and her husband purchased 20 acres of mountainside land and 500 olive trees. They now spend their time working on their land and have a farm-wide permaculture strategy in progress and a house renovation, and they couldn’t be happier.
If you're sick of the 9-5 grind and have been contemplating a new life elsewhere, come and join us.
A CHAT WITH STUART MCDONALD, CO-FOUNDER OF TRAVELFISH
TRAVELFISH | STUART MCDONALD
Did you watch my chat with the lovely Stuart McDonald, Co-Founder of Travelfish?
If you missed it, watch it here.
If you're not familiar with Travelfish, prepare to fall in love with the ultimate guide to South East Asia. It's an incredible planning resource for the independent traveller and includes comprehensive itineraries, accommodation and eatery recommendations.
Take a look here:
www.travelfish.org
Travelfish uncovers destinations missed by the popular travel guides - perfect for families in the Our Tribe Travels community. But the main thing I love is their ethos. EVERY homestay, eatery, or attraction is visited in person, AND Stuart and his team NEVER accept free accommodation, discounts or gifts. Every recommendation is shared from their unannounced visits, meaning it's an accurate representation of what the reader can expect to find.
These are the places that Stuart recommends for families in our chat.
The Kampung in Amed
https://www.thekampung.com/
L’Petite Kepa in ALor
http://www.alor-diving-kepa.com/
Yesterday was Valentines' Day, and we are sharing the love, AND IT'S BIG! ❤
2020 is behind us, but 2021 is still a challenging year for many of us.
We wanted to add a few rays of sunshine into the mix to give something back to our lovely members.
So if you are sick of the sight of your four walls and need something to look forward to, then you are in the right place.
We are offering families the opportunity to home swap for £5! Yes, you did read that correctly. £5.
Not only that, but the £5 offer is valid for holidays taken until February 18th, 2022. We hope that as many families as possible can enjoy a change of scenery and have a much-needed break exploring another part of their country (or the world, depending on travel restrictions).
What do I need to do to bank my £5 family home swap?
-Register for FREE on our Family Home Swaps website
www.familyhomeswaps.com
-Successfully add two parents to the family home swaps F.B. group.
-Email '[email protected] with 'LOVE' in the title and tell us the name you registered under and the names of the two friends that you added to the F.B. group.
We will automatically add a code to your account to book a home swap for £5. ❤ (valid for holidays until Feb 18th, 2022)
P.S. We'd love you to add your profile and home listing ASAP, but there's no rush as we'll allocate your voucher on the sign-up alone.
In turn, we are grateful to you for inviting your friends (who are also eligible for the £5 offer if they follow the same process). The more families who join us, the more opportunities there will be for all of us.
Thank you for being on this journey with us. We are excited about what the future brings. 🙏
For members who bagged one of our 2020 discounts, they are still safe and redeemable for family home swaps until the end of 2022. We have recently upgraded our operating system to assign all discounts/deals to your family home swap account.
#familyhomeswaps #homeswaps #familyholidays #holidayplanni
SHARING THE LOVE | 250 X FAMILIES
On Feb 14th, we will be sharing the love in our family home swaps community with a fantastic offer for 250 families.
If planning a family adventure is the pick me up you need to rescue from a year of looking at your own four walls, we've got you.
Are travel budgets tight? We've got this covered too.
Members who have registered on our website will get 48 hours advanced notice of how to take part, so if you don't want to miss it, register today.
www.familyhomeswaps.com
It's Free to sign up, and you'll receive an email telling you more on Friday, Feb 12th. 🙂
#ShareTheLove #Bargain #SpecialOffer #FamilyHoliday #homeswaps #familyhomeswaps #homeexchange
Is anyone else desperate to book a holiday, but you're nervous about committing to a booking?
We feel the same and want to give you some tips for finding a fabulous family home swap holiday without the stress.
'Favourite' the properties on our website that you like the look of so that they are easy to locate at a future date.
If you find a location you'd like to know more about, send the member a private message via the chat function. Why not line up some potential swap dates? You can firm them up once you know the travel guidelines.
Is there somewhere you would like to visit that's not on our website? Let us know, and we'll do our best to invite families from the Our Tribe Travels group to join us.
We also recommend that given the uncertainty of travel, domestic home swaps are the best option.
On February 14th, we will be sharing some exciting news about our SHARE THE LOVE campaign.
Keep your eyes peeled in the Family Home Swaps Fb group.
#familyhomeswaps #homeswaps #homeexchange #familyholidays #familynetwork #domesticbreaks #holidayplanning #trustedcommunity #travelfamilies #ourtribetravels #familyadventures #travelfamily #exploretheworld #travelparents #kidsholidays
OTT ADVENT CALENDAR | DAY 3 | MEET GERRI
LOVE this campsite. So many families, private beach and amenities. We will be back @eleweazefarm
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#ourtribetravels #camping #beach #belltent #funtimes #holidays #getoutdoors #campingadventure
FAMILY HOME SWAPS
FAMILY HOME SWAPS
I'm very excited to be sharing this with you.
Our Family Home Swaps platform is taking shape, so here's a rapid overview of the new platform.
It's FREE to join; there's no membership fee, simply pay when you find a suitable swap. A 3-week exchange will cost you a total of £75!
Our global platform means that we reach locations worldwide, but in the current climate, we also envisage families home swapping domestically.
www.familyhomeswaps.com
As this platform is designed specifically for families, it means the kid-friendly amenities (high chair, bikes, toys, cot, etc.) will be there when you arrive.
We officially launch in September, but families are already adding their listing and connecting with other families in our Home Swap FB group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/familyhomeswaps/
When you've uploaded your home listing, I will help you to find your ideal home swap, using our weekly promotions.
Come and join us and explore the world on a budget.
www.familyhomeswaps.com
Tag any families that will love this and a share is massively appreciated x
For me, 2020 is the year for staying local, but seeing the rain outside the window makes me crave the sunshine 🌞
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It’s a strange feeling knowing that travel is so uncertain. I’ve always loved having trips in the diary, something to look forward to. Maybe now is the time to live in the moment.
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#ourtribetravels #familyadventures #bringmesunshine #dreaming #holidaylocal #lockdown2020 #localcamping