Category Archives: Worldwide

How to do Sri Lanka with kids

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Holidaysking

Sri Lanka is having its moment. Battered by the 2004 tsunami and years of civil war, which finally ceased in 2009, this teardrop island in the Indian Ocean is emerging as one of the globe’s hottest destinations. It is not … Continue reading →

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The Trunki Files hot list 2015

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Holidaysking

I know I know, you’re supposed to release your ‘hot lists’ for the year ahead in January. It’s now mid-February. I apologise. It’s all been rattling around in my head for months; what with the January return to work and a … Continue reading →

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The Trunki Files Guide to choosing your perfect Caribbean Island

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Holidaysking

Here at The Trunki Files, we’ve become rather fond of the Caribbean. Never really on our travel hitlist before we had offspring, we now find ourselves going back again and again. In the winter months, it has just about the … Continue reading →

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6 things to do on a Singapore Stopover

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Kirsty

by Kirsty Horner Singapore is a great hub for travel throughout the Asia-Pacific region (and if you’re flying East, Singapore Airlines really is a cut above the rest); but its reputation as a sterile shopping stopover probably puts families off … Continue reading →

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Dare to be different (just beware the donkeys): Marrakech destination guide

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Holidaysking

‘Casper, where are we going on holiday?’ ‘Coco!’ came the enthusiast reply. Marrakech, the jewel in Morocco’s crown, might not be the most obvious place to take a toddler, but whether it be getting hopelessly lost in the labyrinthine medina, … Continue reading →

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Easy Caribbean winter sun: Barbados destination guide

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Holidaysking

Barbados. You just have to say the word and you’ve said it all. Long-established as a ‘paradise’ destination, the charms of this Caribbean Island are obvious. But how does it stack up as a winter sun destination with kids in … Continue reading →

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Down under (and left a bit): The Trunki Files’ guide to Western Australia

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Holidaysking

Linda Hull’s been busy again. Here she shares her experiences of travelling round Western Australia with a 5 month old baby. As we always say here at the Files, go whilst they’re portable… — When I was pregnant with our … Continue reading →

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Destination guide: Mauritius

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Holidaysking

Mauritius is a long way away from the UK and the thought of a 12-hour flight with babies and young kids is enough to send most parents running. But the island has a lot going for it for a special … Continue reading →

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Destination guide: Yucatan, Mexico

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Holidaysking

Why we booked it We wanted to go away for some guaranteed heat/sun during peak season – leaving between Christmas and the New Year – and prices for the Caribbean islands (Antigua, Barbados etc.) were looking astronomical. We’d always wanted … Continue reading →

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