Packing for a theme park holiday From tots to teens, there is something for everyone to enjoy in a theme park holiday. It can be hard to know what exactly to pack for a holiday set in a theme park, but we’ve broken down some of the essentials to add to your packing list. Water proof If there are going…
Tenerife Siam Park This park has often been called one of the best water parks in the world, and it’s easy to see why. The park has a huge variety of pools, aquatic rides and a wave pool with some of the world’s largest artificial waves. Siam Beach with its vast white sands and clear turquoise waters make for a…
Photo credit – Visit Offaly Birr Castle, Gardens & Science Centre Rich in history and education, Birr Castle and all that comes with it is also an ideal spot to guarantee entertainment for little ones. Kids can run amuck among the 120 acres of lush gardens and greenery and satisfy adventure needs in the Treetop Adventure Playground. The interactive Science…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock Adventure awaits As Westport is Ireland’s adventure capital, there is no shortage of companies offering wild Atlantic experiences for your family to enjoy. Wavesweeper Sea Adventures is a family-run adventure company that will ensure you make the most of your time on the Mayo coastline with activities such as snorkelling, kayaking and coasteering. The Adventure Islands…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock King John’s Castle With its convenient Limerick city location, there’s no excuse not to take a trip through medieval times and visit King John’s Castle. The 13th century castle boasts an amazing visitor centre with activities and exhibitions for every age group, including touch screen technology, computer animations and eerie projections to truly take you back…
Choosing the perfect holiday location can be difficult. There’s simply so much to choose from, and too many options can make things difficult. There are so many factors to consider that will help narrow down your options; here are some of the best ones to consider. Climate The weather is a very important factor to consider when choosing your destination,…
Photo Credit – Shutterstock Courtown Adventure & Leisure Centre If an active family day out is what you’re yearning for, Courtown Adventure & Leisure Centre is the way to go. Adventure activities include a high ropes course, climbing wall, archery, laser tag, orienteering and more. There is also a swimming pool with fully qualified instructors and lifeguards on hand. For little ones who may…
Getaways with Kids editor Ann recently travelled to Malta with her partner Brian for four days and wrote about some of the top things to do when visiting the island. Flights Ryanair flies from both Dublin and Cork to Malta for around €130.00 pp during high season. Ryanair.ie Hotel We stayed in the four–star Hotel Santana, located in St. Paul’s Bay, for some of our trip…
By Nicole Harney The popularity of camping in Ireland has grown massively in recent years. And why wouldn’t it? We live in a beautiful country with so much to see and do, and camping is a relatively inexpensive way to do it (after the initial set up costs of tent, sleeping bags and other equipment). The average cost for a family…
By Ann Cronin Why Salou? Salou and the Costa Daurada area have become a family favourite in terms of Spanish holiday destinations. There are flights from Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports to Reus in Salou. Where should we stay? Jammed with hotels, resorts, apartments and Air B&Bs, there is no shortage of accommodation in Salou. Only you can tell what is the…