Walking with beers and cans of Coke to our own secluded beach; we stay in a beautiful rental villa on Praslin in the Seychelles. Now we know why the name of our villa is so appropriate: the sunset is magnificent on this side of the island. Praslin was once known as a hideout for pirates. When you visit, you will quickly see why they liked to hide here. With white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and a wonderful climate, everyone wants to be here: pirates as well as law abiding tourists. Read more…
Villa Koket is a self catering accommodation and we are having an amazing time here. The owners are a local family, running a complex of 8 newly built modern apartments located on the northern coast of Mahe in a quiet surrounding in the village of Northeast Point. Read more…
Looking for a creative and off-the-beaten track in the Netherlands, we end up at Kallumaan in the Noordoostpolder. It feels familair to Angela, who is born in Flevoland as the daughter of one of the first families to settle there. Kallumaan is a surprising, beautiful place to stay, located in the idyllic village of Kraggenburg. Read more…
A holiday home near the sea is of course great. However, for our horse-loving daughters, our trip to the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands is very special. For in addition to a comfortable accommodation, we also have access to a care pony. Already upon arrival at “In de Zeeuwse schuur”, the girls spot pony Bonny. Read more…
We had some doubts whether we would include this destination in our portfolio. It is not typically a luxury accommodation, but at the same time it is so charming, and we are having such a good time that we cannot withhold it from you. Michiel and Katja's holiday home Zilt aan Zee where we stay for a week, is located on the largest island in the Netherlands called Texel. Read more…
In this hectic life, the holiday is often the time for one to take things easy: give more attention to each other and yourself, and more attention to the things one does. Mindfulness is the buzzword nowadays. Today, however, we are in a tent. The location we chose is situated on the gorgeous Domaine de Saint-Christophe not far from Metz, in the north-east of France. Read more…
When we arrive a bit later than expected in the evening, we immediately experience the great service at River Valley Lodge. Read more…
A long-desired wish from our daughters is going to materialize as we head to New Zealand and hire a motorhome. Searching the internet, we find a lot of commercial rental operators, but especially in Summer they are often fully booked or with extremely high rates. That’s when we find Mighway, labelled as the ‘Airbnb’ of the recreational vehicles. Read more…
Perched just up the hill, the Swallows Nest house is situated beautifully. Read more…
We love Berlin! It's a great, hip city with a fascinating history. Although we have been here a few times, it’s the first time that we are accompanied by our children. And while we love city trips, you do want to offer the kids a marvelous time as well. So, we found Louisa's Place and we can’t be more pleased. Read more…
Just outside the small village of Rockanje, not far from the port city of Rotterdam, we found an old dune farm that until recently doubled as a forester home before it was transformed into a unique and comfortable holiday home for 7 people. The house is managed by Buitenleven Vakanties, … Read more…
“The cradle of the automobile”: Stuttgart, and that isn’t for no reason. Therefore, the concept of the V8 Hotel fits in perfectly. And even with two girls that aren’t particularly fond of cars, staying here is a real adventure. Read more...
When travelling from the Grand Tetons to Jackson Hole, we enjoy a few days at Lakeside Lodge in Pinedale. Read more...
This village pub with 7 en-suite bedrooms is the perfect place to meet the true English countryside life. Read more...
“Mum and Dad, is this really the right way?” Before arriving to this wonderfull chalet, we need to walk a little. And our kids get excited having to cross a railway on this walk. Read more...
After a day of shining weather and a nice ride through narrow roads along rolling fields, it drizzles a little when we arrive at our destination: The Old Coast Guard. But already as we park the car the overcloud gives way to the sun again. Read more...
“Dad, are we really going to sleep in this circus tent?” The tent which our six-year-old believes to be a circus tent, is in fact a real Mongolian Yurt, even though it is not pitched on the endless prairies of the Far East, but on perpetually windy Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands. Read more...
The minute we drove through the electric gates into La Malvasia we felt instantly at home. Read more...
You may think a cruise ship experience is just a summertime thing. Not at all! We spent a wonderful November weekend on the ss Rotterdam which is now permanently moored in the city of Rotterdam. Read more...
A little off the beaten track and yet only a one-hour drive from Alicante airport, you’ll find the rural retreat Cuatre Finques. It’s situated in a tranquil lush green valley on the outskirts of Jalon, with great views of the surrounding mountains. Read more...
